Standard Notes

Standard Notes

End-to-end encrypted notes

3.7K ratings
432 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2017
  • August 18, 2026

Features

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Securely capture and sync your thoughts across all devices with end-to-end encryption. This app offers a simple, lasting place for all your notes, from personal thoughts to sensitive information, with robust privacy features.

End-to-end encryption
Cross-device syncing
Offline access
Passcode and biometric lock
Tagging system
Open-source code
Optional productivity editors and themes
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What's New in Standard Notes

3.202.0

August 18, 2026

- Adds in-note search for plain text notes - Adds new search filter options: search titles only and tag filters - Fixes default language for newly created code blocks in Super notes - Fixes Super replace functionality not correctly hidden when toggling Prevent editing on a note - Fix keyboard shortcut handling from within iframe editors - Fixes Super PDF export layout and special character rendering issues - Fixes text alignment in Super linked items

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User reviews

Slow in lockdown mode

Takes a looong time to load on start. More than 10 seconds on wifi. Turning off lockdown mode helped, but that's a security risk.

pretty good

I’ve been using this for years and there are definitely positives. But… I wish so much for keyboard shortcuts to move between notes and lists and tags. (I’m on OSX and iPhone using either the standalone app or web app in Safari, depending on which one is working at the moment).

Positives: semi-securely syncs across devices, ability to tag and organize, robust default note types, but support for independent modules, searchable notes (but not available _inside_ some independent note types. I’m looking at you Markdown Alternative)

Issues: security (some temporary files can be found in ~/Library/Containers/com.standardnotes.standardnotes/Data are plain text notes!), feature bloat (the unfortunate cost of success), non-adjustable tiny font size (specifically OSX standalone), and inability to export a proper markdown file from their officially supported note type.

Overall still worthwhile, but cleaner apps are starting to flood the stage… which is frustrating since I just want to keep using StandardNotes.
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Buggy

Paid for 5 years, app is buggy on iOS. Unable to use “Super Note” from phone as curser gets stuck first position it is placed (web is ok for this). Only plain text notes can be used Reported bug over 2 months ago, support responded but no updates since then and no follow ups.

No undo?!?!?

It’s absolutely bonkers that this app doesn’t have an undo button. I just accidentally deleted a bunch of text from a note, and there’s no way to undo that. I’ll be switching to an app with that basic feature!

Can you share and co-edit in it?

I don’t know if you can. I wish it had it. And if it has it, I wish the user interface was more intuitive to where I could find it easily.

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Notes disappearing or getting deleted unexpectedly

Bug

Sync issues between devices

Bug

Keyboard and UI bugs on mobile

Bug

Compatibility problems with older iOS versions

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add support for images and attachments

Feature

Implement a more robust search function

Feature

Introduce a dark mode option

Feature

Allow for better note organization (folders, nested tags)

Feature

Add undo/redo functionality

Feature

FAQ

What does Standard Notes do?

Standard Notes is a private and secure notes app that uses end-to-end encryption to protect your information. It allows you to write and sync notes across all your devices, ensuring that only you can read your content.

What are the key features of Standard Notes?

Key features include end-to-end encryption, seamless syncing across all devices, offline access, passcode and biometric lock protection, and a tagging system for organization. The app is also open-source, allowing for community audits of its security.

Is Standard Notes free to use?

The core functionality of Standard Notes is free, offering unlimited notes and devices, offline access, and basic security features. Optional paid subscriptions provide access to advanced features like productivity editors, themes, and daily backups.

What devices is Standard Notes compatible with?

Standard Notes is available on a wide range of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browsers. It is designed for seamless syncing across all these devices.

What are common use cases for Standard Notes?

Users commonly use Standard Notes for personal notes, tasks and todos, storing passwords and keys, writing code, keeping a private journal, logging meeting notes, and as a cross-platform scratchpad for various information like recipes or fitness logs.