# TopXNotes > Mobile note-taking and synchronization app with full font support. (iPhone/iPad app by Tropical Software, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topxnotes/id368084877 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tropical Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368084880) - Category: Productivity, Utilities - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 3 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2010-05-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topxnotes/id368084877/reviews.md ## What is TopXNotes? TopXNotes 1.6 for iOS features note creation and editing in landscape and portrait modes, emailing a note, backup/restore to the device, clickable hot links, and note synchronization (NoteSync) with TopXNotes for Mac. You also have full access to all fonts and font sizes Apple offers in iOS. Now you can also have your notes "on the go," create new notes, edit notes, delete some and keep them in sync with your Mac's notes. Also works with "cloud free" NoteSync built into TopXNotes Mac. Using our companion product, TopXNotes Mac, you can sync to multiple Apple touch devices from one Mac. TopXNotes Mac' NoteSync presently supports iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. You must have a WiFi network to use sync. Go to www.topxnotes.com for more on TopXNotes Mac. ## Key features - Note creation and editing - Landscape and portrait modes - Emailing notes - Backup and restore - Clickable hot links - Note synchronization - Full font and size access ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topxnotes/id368084877/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great app! Better than Notes *2016-04-07* Nice little app that lets you keep all sorts of notes organized & safely backed up locally. I just saw the pro version came out and I think that's even better with even more features Apple's stock app doesn't have. Recommended! ### 5/5 — I love the new syncing speed. *2014-08-11* Version 1.2.6: Syncing is much faster now in version 1.2.6. It usually takes me under two seconds to sync a few files. The Sync window on the Mac now displays the date and time of the last sync. When I sync the Mac displays the number of notes duplicated, restored, added, and synced for both the Mac and the iOS device. This gives me all the information at a glance so I can easily see if I forgot to put a note in the sync category. Version 1.2.3: Now I can set the font and size I like best and also zoom in on a note to see it at a larger size temporarily in case I'm walking at the time or have my glasses off. I use that feature a lot. What happened to the sync? I used to have to turn it on every time I launched the app. Now I can set it and forget it. Once I set it on it stays on. Thanks. You made a great app even better. ### 5/5 — Excellent App *2013-09-06* I love this App, it comes in very handy when i need to transfer content between my devices and Mac etc.. ### 2/5 — Unreliable & Complicated *2012-08-09* This App is way more complicated to set and sync than should be necessary. Syncing is especially “hit-or-miss”. The new “Notes” App. Available for free with iOS5 and Mountain Lion is much easier, quicker to sync, and reliable. ### 5/5 — iPad Sync *2012-04-25* Works just like sync to iPhone and/or iPod touch. See comprehensive Help built in to TopXNotes for Mac. ### 4/5 — Won *2012-04-02* Have enjoyed this app on my iPhone, but it has never synced to the iPad. Anybody know what I need to do? ### 1/5 — Just don't try to sync anything *2011-09-07* I bought this iPhone app, plus the mac version, in hopes of being able to maintain my notes in both places. I had five important notes on the Mac, tried to sync with my iPhone, and got the following message: 0 note(s) synced from iPhone and 5 note(s) deleted from Mac. Yup, nothing was moved over and all five notes were deleted from my Mac. Terrific! Gone! Now all I have to do is spend the rest of today trying to re-create the information I had on there (if I even can). Thanks Apple for yet another app that you didn't bother to check to see if it actually worked. ### 3/5 — Sync Problems *2011-09-06* Maybe I'm just not doing something right. I spent over an hour copying and reformatting my EverNote notes to TopXNotes on my Mac minus all the pictures. I synced the notes to my iPhone okay, but had trouble syncing my iPhone to my MacBook. Tech support suggested adding or modifying a note on my iPhone, but when I synced with my MacBook, it not only added the new note, but deleted all the notes already on my iPhone. I suggest that anyone that buys the Mac version on the Mac app store not to install it to more than one Mac and sync to the same phone. ### 4/5 — Love this new application. *2011-07-25* I agree with previous reviewers. I have Mac air version and I pad. Version. New iPad version even better. ### 5/5 — A useful update to a very functional notes app *2011-07-21* As a long time TopXNotes user on the Mac, I appreciate the ability to bring my notes to the iPhone & back easily, in a simple uncomplicated app. ## Frequently asked questions about TopXNotes ### What is TopXNotes? TopXNotes is a mobile application designed for creating, editing, and synchronizing notes. It allows users to manage their notes on the go and sync them with a desktop version. ### What devices does TopXNotes support? TopXNotes is available for iPhone and iPod touch. It also supports synchronization with TopXNotes for Mac on devices like iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. ### How much does TopXNotes cost? TopXNotes is a paid application priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned for this version. ### Does TopXNotes have ads? No, TopXNotes does not contain advertisements. It is a paid app with no ads. ### How often is TopXNotes updated? The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on May 1, 2024, indicating active development and updates. The app was initially released on May 10, 2010. ### Can I sync notes between my iPhone and Mac with TopXNotes? Yes, TopXNotes offers note synchronization (NoteSync) with TopXNotes for Mac. This feature requires a WiFi network and the companion desktop product. ### What is the age rating for TopXNotes? TopXNotes has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### What are the key features of TopXNotes? Key features include note creation and editing in both landscape and portrait modes, emailing notes, backup/restore, clickable hot links, and synchronization with TopXNotes for Mac. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.0 — 2024-05-01 Update for iOS 17. ### 1.6.0 — 2021-08-30 Updated for iOS 14. ### 1.5.0 — 2015-10-19 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Updated for Freemium Suite: TopXNotes Freemium Suite is now comprised of 3 applications: TopXNotes Lite TopXNotes TopXNotes Pro ### 1.2.6 — 2014-06-23 Major Note Synchronization Rewrite and Revision: Changes: - Add a TXT Record containing the UDID (universal identifier) of the iDevice, to the NSNetService instance (TopXNotes Sync service.) The UDID is used by TopXNotes Mac to identify the iDevice for Sync purposes. - Improved code that establishes the UDID for the iDevice and implemented new Apple recommended software UDID as Apple is removing the old UDID calls we were using in iOS 7. - Fixed problem of Sync failing because the notepad received "in one fell swoop" is too large and causes memory failure. Fix involved breaking the reception of the notepad into small blocks. - Fixed problem of Sync not re-enabling when TopXNotes becomes active again after an iOS 7 device has gone to sleep or TopXNotes has gone to the background. - Fixed "notepad not sorting" after Sync. - Tweaked so that works reliably with Tropical Store target which using CocoaAsyncSocket. - Implemented a marker after iOS-sent notepad file so that MacOS can detect the end of file. - Implemented GCDAsyncSocket (slightly modified) to replace existing hand coded TCP networking code. ### 1.2.3 — 2013-05-09 CHANGED FEATURES • WiFi NoteSync disabled (on Mac side) if OS X version is less than 10.5 because it requires 10.5 or later • Added checks for nil device UDIDs, noteIDs, dates. • Added create date to model/note to be used during NoteSync. • Added code to prevent net service from appearing more than once in Mac sync window list. • Improved handling of large files (many notes) and handling of nil note IDs and other unusual conditions. FIXED • Fix very rare "Broken Pipe &" errors when syncing. • Add code to fix bogus dates (12/31/00 6 PM). • TopXNotes now checks for compatible NoteSync services on Mac and iOS device and will not attempt sync between incompatible versions. 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