Comparison

Evernote vs Better Notes + Lists and Todos

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

Better Notes + Lists and Todos

This app offers a streamlined approach to note-taking and list management. Organize your thoughts and tasks using hashtags, which automatically link related content. It also extracts actionable information like phone numbers and links, and allows for photo attachments.

Highlights
  • Hashtag organization
  • Linked notes via hashtags
  • Automatic data extraction (phone, email, links)
  • Checklist creation
  • Photo attachments
  • Tap to interact with extracted data
Features
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** As FEATURED by Apple in “New Apps We Love” ** This is a different kind of notes app. Simpler. Smarter. Better. You can type #hashtags into your notes to organize them. #hashtags link all the tagged notes together—tap on any to see them all. We'll find any phone numbers, email addresses, or links in your notes, too, and you can tap on those to call, email, or go to the web. A dash and then a space makes a list—you can tap the dash later to cross things off. Attach #photos of things you’d like to remember—receipts, screenshots of directions, shoes in a shoe store. Whatever makes sense for you. Tap little photos to make ‘em bigger. Swipe down on big photos to make ‘em smaller. We hope this app helps you capture the thoughts that are important to you—thank you so much for giving it a try.

Screenshots

Evernote4 screens
Better Notes + Lists and Todos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Better Notes + Lists and Todos at none against Evernote's 11. Better Notes + Lists and Todos also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%). Evernote's advantage is ratings volume (78K vs 143) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Better Notes + Lists and Todos asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Evernote against 4.5 for Better Notes + Lists and Todos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote has 78K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 83% of Better Notes + Lists and Todos's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Evernote ships an update weekly, Better Notes + Lists and Todos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Evernote versus Better Notes + Lists and Todos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEvernoteBetter Notes + Lists and Todos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (78K ratings)4.5 (143 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews82.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78K — better143
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvernote CorporationBetter Notes, LLC

Customer experience

Evernote

All ratings77,999 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews4,389 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative42.4%

Better Notes + Lists and Todos

All ratings143 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral10.4%
Negative6.7%

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

Better Notes + Lists and Todos

From 143 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Extremely fast and quick note-taking
  • 👍 Simple, minimalist, intuitive interface
  • 🏷️ Hashtag organization system
  • 📱 No unnecessary features or clutter
  • 💾 Lightweight app with minimal storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Random note deletion issues
  • ❌ No undo/redo functionality
  • 🔒 No passcode/security protection
  • 📱 Poor iPad optimization
  • ☁️ No cloud sync across devices

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

Better Notes + Lists and Todos

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Notes delete randomly or unexpectedly
  • App crashes when deleting notes
  • App crashes when resizing sticky notes
  • Reminder notifications trigger for deleted notes
  • Checkboxes don't stay checked after closing app
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  • Pinned notes don't stay pinned
  • Archive count shows incorrect number
  • PDF export crashes the app
  • Hashtags don't fully support Chinese characters
  • Feature tour notes cannot be deleted
  • Notification doesn't open to the specific note
  • Notes lost after iCloud backup issues

Requested features

20 requests
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
  • iPad version with full optimization
  • Passcode/fingerprint security lock
  • Undo and redo functionality
  • Text formatting options (bold, italic, underline)
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  • Mac/desktop companion app
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Widget for quick note creation
  • Note color customization
  • Organize hashtags into albums/folders
  • Dark mode option
  • Markdown support
  • Web app or browser extension
  • Ability to archive notes properly
  • Improved reminder functionality
  • Swipe-to-delete gesture
  • Notification opens specific note
  • Checkbox persistence after closing app
  • Drag and drop to reorder lines/paragraphs
  • Multiple hashtag filtering

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
None

Better Notes + Lists and Todos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Evernote free?
Evernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Better Notes + Lists and Todos free?
Better Notes + Lists and Todos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Evernote or Better Notes + Lists and Todos?
Better Notes + Lists and Todos is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Better Notes + Lists and Todos averages 4.5 from 143 ratings.
Do Evernote or Better Notes + Lists and Todos have ads?
Neither Evernote nor Better Notes + Lists and Todos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Evernote or Better Notes + Lists and Todos?
Evernote ships an update weekly, and Better Notes + Lists and Todos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Evernote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Better Notes + Lists and Todos on October 22, 2026.

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