# Evernote vs Google Keep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Keep at none against Evernote's 11. Evernote's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evernote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month. Google Keep asks for nothing beyond the download.

Google Keep holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78K and 29K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 42% of Google Keep's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evernote | Google Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-keep-notes-and-lists/id1029207872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 29K |
| Positive reviews | **51.1% of reviews** | 42.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #75 |
| Size | 329 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evernote Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/281796111) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Evernote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

**Highlights:** Capture ideas as searchable notes, Create to-do lists with reminders, Organize with notebooks and tags, Scan and digitize paper documents, Sync across all devices, Integrate with Google Calendar, Web clipping for articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evernote Plus | $13.95 | per month |
| Evernote Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Monthly Personal Plan | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal Monthly | $22.00 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High quality notes app
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Useful features and integrations
- 👍 Powerful search and organization
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable on mobile
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Declining quality and customer support
- 👎 Aggressive upselling and limitations on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Search functionality not working as expected
- Inability to access notes after subscription changes

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app performance and stability
- Enhanced security features like encryption and two-factor authentication
- More flexible and affordable subscription options
- Better customer support and communication
- Expanded formatting and customization options


### Google Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-keep-notes-and-lists/id1029207872)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture, edit, and share notes and lists across all your devices. Organize with labels and colors, and set time or location-based reminders. Collaborate with others in real-time for shared tasks.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, lists, photos, and audio, Organize with labels and colors, Set time and location-based reminders, Collaborate on notes and lists, Transcribe voice memos, Extract text from images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lean and efficient
- 👍 Minimalistic and easy to use
- 🤝 Good for collaboration
- 💡 Useful for note-taking and lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔄 Sync issues and data loss
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag
- 📱 Limited functionality on mobile
- 🔒 Lack of security features

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly duplicating or disappearing
- Checkboxes not working as expected
- Keyboard issues and text input problems
- Refresh failures and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add support for widgets
- Improve text formatting options
- Introduce folder/category organization
- Enable password protection for notes
- Enhance search and sorting capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evernote free?

Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Google Keep free?

Google Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Evernote or Google Keep?

Google Keep is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Google Keep averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Evernote or Google Keep have ads?

Neither Evernote nor Google Keep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evernote or Google Keep?

Evernote ships an update weekly, and Google Keep weekly. Most recently, Evernote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Google Keep on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Evernote or Google Keep?

Evernote currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Google Keep at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*