Comparison

Evernote vs Noto

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Evernote

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
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Evernote is your second brain — the place to keep everything that matters and find it again the moment you need it. "…an invaluable tool for organizing a messy digital life." — The New York Times Capture a thought, a to-do, a photo, or a whole project, then let Evernote help you organize it, make sense of it, transcribe a meeting or tidy up a rough draft, and bring it back exactly when it counts. From the first spark of an idea to the finished plan, it all lives in one calm, searchable place — at work, at home, and everywhere in between. CAPTURE ANYTHING Jot a quick note, build a checklist, save a photo, an email or a PDF, or clip an article from the web before it disappears. Type it out, write by hand, snap a picture, or record a voice memo — whatever's fastest in the moment. Your ideas land in one place, ready when you are, so nothing gets lost on a sticky note or buried in your inbox. STAY ORGANIZED, EFFORTLESSLY Sort notes into notebooks and add tags, or just start writing and let structure follow. Group related notes together, pin the ones you reach for most, and keep work, school, and life neatly apart — without spending your day tidying up. Evernote keeps things in order so you can stay focused on the thinking. FIND WHAT YOU NEED, FAST Search across everything you've saved — including the text inside your images and PDFs. Ask in plain language and Semantic Search surfaces the right note, even when you can't remember the exact words or where you put it. The more you save, the more useful it becomes. MEET YOUR AI ASSISTANT Your AI Assistant clears away the busywork so you can stay in the thinking, working quietly alongside you. Record a conversation and Evernote AI transcribes and summarizes it for you; AI Transcription turns audio, images, and video into text; and AI Edit cleans up a rough draft, shortens it, or changes the tone while keeping it in your own voice. PLAN YOUR DAY Add due dates, reminders, and to-dos right inside your notes, so the next step is always clear and nothing slips through the cracks. Check things off as you go and keep momentum without switching apps. WORK EVERYWHERE Your notes sync automatically across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and the web — start on one device and pick up right where you left off on another. Evernote works offline too, so you're never locked out of your own ideas, even when you're far from a signal. FOR WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE - Plan projects, prep meetings, and keep every detail in one place. - Take lecture notes, organize research, and study smarter for exams. - Save recipes, plan trips, track goals, and remember the little things that matter. - Keep a journal, draft your next big idea, and capture inspiration whenever it strikes. "Its magic lies in its flexibility." — PCMag However you think, and whatever you're working on, Evernote helps you remember everything and get it done. Capture today's idea — and find it the moment you need it.

About

Noto

A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

Highlights
  • Powerful text editing tools
  • Unlimited attachments (Pro)
  • Dark mode
  • iCloud sync
  • Gesture organization
  • Multiple export formats
  • Desktop-class organization
Features
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Features: - Powerful text editing tools - Bold / Italic / Underline / Strikethrough / Highlight - Number list / Bullet list / Check list - Unlimited attachments (Pro): - Image / Video / Scan / Drawing / File - Table / Block quote / Code / Math Equation - Dark mode - iCloud sync - Organize with gesture - Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF, & JPG - Lock notes (Pro) - Desktop class organization - Drag to reorder your list and paragraph - Drag to organize your notes - Rapid multi select Noto is free to use, including iCloud Sync support. Unlock Noto Pro to enable all features including * Attachments * Note lock * Export * Support future Noto development Terms and Conditions: https://noto.ink/terms Privacy Policy: https://noto.ink/privacy

Screenshots

Evernote4 screens
Noto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Evernote at 78K against Noto's 1.3K. Evernote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). Noto's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 51%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Evernote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month and Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noto holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote has 78K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 68% of Noto's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evernote ships an update weekly, Noto every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Evernote versus Noto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvernoteNoto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78K ratings)4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78K — better1.3K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size329 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvernote CorporationSoysauce Lab

Customer experience

Evernote

All ratings77,757 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews4,323 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative41.7%

Noto

All ratings1,292 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral14.6%
Negative16.9%

User reviews

Evernote

From 78K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Noto

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
  • 🎨 Customizable folders and colors
  • 📁 Excellent organization and hierarchy
  • 💻 Works well across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
  • 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
  • 📁 Difficulty moving/organizing folders and notes
  • 🖌️ Lack of font/text customization options
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality

Bugs and requests

Evernote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Noto

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Folders and notes disappearing after updates
  • Crashes when trying to access certain folders
  • Widgets not displaying note content properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add tags or keywords for better organization
  • Improve table editing and formatting
  • Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
  • Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
  • Integrate calendar and reminder features
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  • Allow custom backgrounds and themes

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Evernote

Subscriptions9
  • Evernote Plus$13.951 Month
  • Evernote Plus2 variants$15.001 Month
  • Evernote Premium2 variants$17.491 Month
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  • Evernote Personal$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Monthly Personal Plan7 Days trial$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal Monthly$17.491 Month
  • Evernote Personal Monthly$22.001 Month
  • Evernote Premium$169.001 Year
3 purchases

Noto

Subscriptions2
  • Noto Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Noto Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Noto Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Evernote free?
Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noto free?
Noto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Evernote or Noto?
Noto is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Noto averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Evernote or Noto have ads?
Neither Evernote nor Noto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evernote or Noto?
Evernote ships an update weekly, and Noto every 4 weeks. Most recently, Evernote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Noto on September 19, 2026.

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