Best Notes Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the notes category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Notes Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1BestNotes MobileBestNotes MobileFree3.0★ (2)NoNoNov 2026
2Simple Notepad -BestNote-Simple Notepad -BestNote-Free4.6★ (2.8K)YesYesNov 2026
3EasyNotes: Notes, Memo & ListsEasyNotes: Notes, Memo & ListsFree4.6★ (4.1K)YesYesOct 2026
4Google Keep - Notes and listsGoogle Keep - Notes and listsFree4.6★ (29K)NoNoNov 2026
5Chappters - NotesChappters - NotesFree3.5★ (2)NoYesMay 2026
6Notex – the best notesNotex – the best notesFree4.1★ (66)YesYesNov 2026
7SuperNote Notes Recorder+PhotoSuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo$19.994.9★ (4.5K)NoNoNov 2026
8LitNote - Literally best noteLitNote - Literally best noteFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Notes

3.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This mobile application serves as a companion to a comprehensive Electronic Health Record and Customer Relationship Management system for healthcare professionals. It facilitates on-the-go access to patient data and management tools, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Simple Notepad -BestNote-#2

Simple Notepad -BestNote- by EasterEggs

Notes with password and photos
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(2.8K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable colors and themes
  • 🗂️ Folder organization
  • 🔒 Secure with password protection
  • 📝 Good for note-taking and journaling

Room to Improve

  • 🙄 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 📱 Not optimized for iPad
  • 🖋️ No handwriting support
  • 💾 No backup/sync options
EasyNotes: Notes, Memo & Lists#3

EasyNotes: Notes, Memo & Lists by Gulooloo Tech

Sticky Notes, Color Notepad
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(4.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable notes
  • 📷 Ability to add photos
  • 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
  • 💻 Syncs across devices
  • 🌟 Visually appealing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Export to PDF not working
  • 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
  • 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
  • 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
  • 🐛 Sync issues
  • 🐛 Picky about Apple Pencil input

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FAQ about Notes

What are the best notes apps for iPhone?
BestNotes Mobile tops our notes apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top notes apps we rank are free to download, including BestNotes Mobile and Simple Notepad -BestNote-.
BestNotes Mobile has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ notes apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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