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Standard Notes

Standard Notes

End-to-end encrypted notes

3.7K ratings
428 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 13, 2017
  • May 23, 2026

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Standard Notes Ltd.
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About

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 users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Standard Notes. Based on 3.7K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and reliable sync
  • 🔒Excellent privacy and security
  • 👍Simple and intuitive interface
  • 📚Great for organizing notes
  • 💻Cross-platform availability

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔑Frustrating login/authentication issues
  • 💰Expensive premium subscription
  • 📱Limited features in free version
  • 🖍️Lack of formatting options
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What's New in Standard Notes

3.201.27

May 23, 2026

- Fixes Super sections drag and drop issues - Prevents unhandled error when attempting to import a blank note - Shows info on UI and hides Manage button for shared subs - Fixes Super search highlights styling - Switches back to note list when active note is deleted from a different device - Adds dynamic type support

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User reviews

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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.
JesusRamonesJesusRamones

Standard Notes app

Great end to end encrypted notes great way to keep your notes and to see the time and date when you have a note for future references.
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Very good vs Joplin

Because Gboard is completely unusable in joplin, now.
MF**erMF**er

Exactly how a note taking app should be.

It gets out of my way and lets me take notes on a secure and simple environment. Everything feels like it has a purpose and meaning behind its inclusion. Doesn’t try and bait you with grandiose productivity claims. Simple and secure and just lets me take notes. That’s it and that’s all I need.
AlfianosAlfianos

Great app but not after update - search no longer works

So glad I found this app. Secure and notes accessible on all devices. I cloud lost my notes in two devices.
FoodiewestsideFoodiewestside
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User experience

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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

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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.