Best Endnotes Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to endnotes or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 246+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Endnotes Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1EndNoteEndNoteFree2.6★ (165)NoNoAug 2026
2ZoteroZoteroFree4.6★ (420)NoNoAug 2026
3Essayist: Academic Writing AppEssayist: Academic Writing AppFree4.5★ (404)NoYesSep 2026
4OpenNotes: Notes & PDF MarkupOpenNotes: Notes & PDF MarkupFree4.6★ (9)NoNoAug 2026
5Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft OneNoteFree4.7★ (1.1M)NoYesSep 2026
6HujueHujueFree4.3★ (3)YesYesAug 2026
7Notes: Color Notepad, NotebookNotes: Color Notepad, NotebookFree3.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
8Saber: Handwritten NotesSaber: Handwritten NotesFree4.0★ (21)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Endnotes

EndNote#1

EndNote by Clarivate Analytics (US) LLC

Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
2.6😐(165 ratings)
Free
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Manage your research from anywhere with this popular tool. Organize, search, and share academic papers and bibliographies seamlessly across devices. Sync your library and annotate PDFs on the go.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Syncs well with desktop version
  • 📚 Convenient for reading and annotating papers
  • 💻 Good companion to desktop app
  • 🔍 Useful for managing references on the go

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔍 Clunky search and organization
  • 📁 Sync issues and lost annotations
Zotero#2

Zotero by Corporation for Digital Scholarship

Your research assistant
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😊(420 ratings)
Free
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This research tool helps you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share your academic and professional work. Save articles, books, and webpages, add notes and highlights, and generate bibliographies in thousands of styles. Collaborate with others and sync your library across devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and powerful
  • 🚀 Convenient and useful
  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🚀 Excellent reference management

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Syncing issues with WebDAV
  • 🐛 Metadata not automatically extracted from PDFs
Essayist: Academic Writing App#3

Essayist: Academic Writing App by Essayist Software Inc.

APA, MLA, Chicago & More
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.5😐(404 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app simplifies academic writing by automatically formatting essays in various styles like APA, MLA, and Chicago. It includes a universal reference manager, citation tools, and equation support, allowing for distraction-free writing and easy export to PDF or Word.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for academic writing
  • 🚀 Saves time on formatting
  • 👍 Accurate citations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

More Endnotes apps to explore

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OpenNotes: Notes & PDF Markup
OpenNotes: Notes & PDF Markup
OpenNotes: Notes & PDF Markup
Simple handwritten notes
Free

Create handwritten notes, import and annotate PDFs, and organize your thoughts with folders. This free, open-source app prioritizes privacy by keeping all your data local and on your device.

Handwritten notes with Apple PencilPDF import and annotationFolder-based organization
📊 Productivity
(9)
free
5
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft OneNote
Capture Notes, Ideas and Memos
Free

Capture thoughts, ideas, and plans in a digital notepad. Organize, search, and secure your notes, memos, and sketches. Sync across devices for access anywhere, anytime. Collaborate with others on shared notepads.

Capture thoughts and ideasDigital sketchbookOrganize and search notes
📊 Productivity
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
6
Hujue
Hujue
Hujue
by MONTANO DREW
Free

A minimalist note-taking app that uses cards and blocks for flexible organization. Capture ideas, journal entries, and to-dos with text, checklists, and images, then easily rearrange them. Features include tagging, timeline and dashboard views, and branching for connected thoughts.

Card and block-based note structureFlexible text, checklist, and image blocksDrag-and-drop reorganization
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
7
Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook
Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook
Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook
Notes for Daily Tasks
Free

A fast and simple note-taking application for jotting down ideas, managing daily tasks, and organizing information. It allows for quick note creation, color-coding, and easy searching to keep important details accessible. Customize your notes with formatting options and share them in various formats.

Quick note creationColor-coded notesNotebook organization
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
8
Saber: Handwritten Notes
Saber: Handwritten Notes
Saber: Handwritten Notes
The app built for handwriting
Free

Capture and organize your thoughts with a digital handwriting app designed for intuitive use. Features include dark mode inversion for eye comfort, advanced highlighter capabilities, and robust folder organization. Secure your notes with a dual-password system and enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

Intuitive handwriting interfaceDark mode inversion for eye comfortAdvanced multi-line equation highlighting
📊 Productivity
(21)
free
9
Qards - Note Cards
Qards - Note Cards
Qards - Note Cards
Everyday Note Cards
Free

Organize your thoughts and prepare for presentations with digital note cards. Create, edit, and arrange cards within decks, then swipe through them in full-screen. Your notes sync automatically across all your devices.

Create and edit decks of note cardsArrange note cards within decksFull-screen card swiping
📊 Productivity
(14)
free
10
ZiNote: Research Paper Reader
ZiNote: Research Paper Reader
ZiNote: Research Paper Reader
Swipe to discover new research
Free

Access and organize academic papers from top research databases. Get personalized daily feeds, AI summaries, and journal tracking. Save, share, and export citations for your research library.

Personalized daily research feedSwipe to discover papersAI summaries with offline translation
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
11
ScribblePad: Notes & PDF
ScribblePad: Notes & PDF
ScribblePad: Notes & PDF
Handwriting notes & PDF markup
Free

A private, free note-taking and PDF annotation app for Apple devices. It offers natural handwriting, organization tools, and optional cloud backup to your own storage. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no accounts or tracking.

Natural handwriting with Apple PencilPDF annotation and markupOrganize notes with subjects and notebooks
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
12
Sync Sticky Notes
Sync Sticky Notes
Sync Sticky Notes
Desktop Notes with Cloud Sync
Free

Create and customize floating sticky notes on your desktop that sync seamlessly with your phone. Organize notes with rich text formatting and checklists, and manage them all from a dedicated window. Enjoy bidirectional syncing with your native notes app for easy access across devices.

Floating desktop sticky notesCloud sync via native notes appRich text editing and checklists
📊 Productivity
(4)
free with in-app purchases
13
小绿鲸英文文献阅读器(平板)
小绿鲸英文文献阅读器(平板)
小绿鲸英文文献阅读器(平板)
by Jian Jing Technology (nanjing) Co.,Ltd
Free
📚 Education
(2)
14
ivySCI
ivySCI
ivySCI
A Smart Science Paper Helper
Free

This app helps researchers manage and read scientific papers efficiently. It automatically extracts metadata, offers AI-assisted reading and proofreading, and allows for easy note-taking and citation integration with word processors.

Automatic PDF metadata identificationAI-assisted reading and Q&ABuilt-in translation and dictionary
📊 Productivity
(9)
freemium
15
Metion: Markdown Notes
Metion: Markdown Notes
Metion: Markdown Notes
writing experience matters!
Free

This notebook tool prioritizes a superior writing experience using Markdown. It allows you to build knowledge bases, connect notes as networks, and offers a distraction-free Zen Mode. Data is stored freely in plain text files with built-in Git support for synchronization and version history.

Markdown supportKnowledge base creationNetworked notes
📊 Productivity
(46)
free with in-app purchases
16
Notebooks - Your Digital Notes
Notebooks - Your Digital Notes
Notebooks - Your Digital Notes
Digital notebook
Free

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a digital notebook. Create multiple notebooks, customize covers, and protect them with passwords. Easily search, attach images, and convert notes to PDF.

Multiple customizable notebooksPassword protectionPage titles and bookmarking
📊 Productivity
(10)
ad-supported
17
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Note taking, Planner & Journal
Free

Capture ideas, enhance productivity, and unlock insights with advanced AI features. This app offers tools for professionals, students, and creatives, including infinite whiteboards, AI-powered transcription and summarization, and customizable digital notebooks.

AI-powered transcription and summarizationInfinite whiteboard canvasDigital notebooks with customizable templates
📊 Productivity
(447K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Autonote: AI Voice & Summary
Autonote: AI Voice & Summary
Autonote: AI Voice & Summary
Meeting Recorder & Transcripts
Free

This app records audio, imports content from YouTube and web pages, and uses AI to transform it into organized notes. It offers features like background recording, speaker labels, and AI-powered summarization and question answering. Stay organized with notebooks, tags, and search.

Record audio in the backgroundImport YouTube videos and web articlesAI-powered transcription with speaker labels
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
19
MyItinerary by ScholarOne
MyItinerary by ScholarOne
MyItinerary by ScholarOne
by Silverchair Science + Communications, LLC
Free

Access your event schedule offline, build a personalized agenda, and receive important updates. Take notes, rate sessions, and explore interactive maps without needing Wi-Fi. Stay organized and informed throughout your meeting or event.

Offline access to event programPersonalized color-coded scheduleProgram change notifications
📚 Education
(278)
ad-supported
20
Nano Notes
Nano Notes
Nano Notes
by Vincent Tourraine
Free

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple note-taking tool. Access and review your notes conveniently on your Apple Watch.

Quick note creationApple Watch accessSimple interface
🔧 Utilities
(150)
free

FAQ about Endnotes

What are the best endnotes apps for iPhone?
EndNote tops our endnotes apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.6-star average from 165 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top endnotes apps we rank are free to download, including EndNote and Zotero.
EndNote has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ endnotes apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The EndNote app is a research management tool that allows users to collect, organize, search, share, and create bibliographies from their research materials. It provides flexible tools for managing academic papers and connecting with your EndNote library from any device.
Key features include syncing your research library across iOS, online, and desktop platforms, a built-in web browser for searching academic databases, a PDF viewer with annotation capabilities, importing various reference file formats, and options for sharing references and attachments with collaborators.