Best Free Notebooks Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to free notebooks or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Free Notebooks Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NotesNotesFree4.8★ (641K)NoNoSep 2026
2Notebook - Diary & Journal AppNotebook - Diary & Journal AppFree4.7★ (14K)YesYesSep 2026
3Notes, notepad, notebookNotes, notepad, notebookFree4.8★ (426)NoNoSep 2026
4Note Book AppNote Book AppFree3.0★ (2)NoNoSep 2026
5n+otesn+otesFree4.7★ (45K)YesYesSep 2026
6Notepad: Easy Notes & MemosNotepad: Easy Notes & MemosFree4.8★ (28K)YesYesSep 2026
7Notebooks - Your Digital NotesNotebooks - Your Digital NotesFree1.6★ (10)YesNoSep 2026
8Colored NoteColored NoteFree4.7★ (5K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Free Notebooks

Notes#1

Notes by Apple

Take note of almost anything
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(641K ratings)
Free
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Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

What We Love

  • 📝 Versatile note-taking app
  • 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
  • 🌐 Seamless sync across devices
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 📂 Organized with folders and tags
  • 💻 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
  • 🔋 High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
  • 📝 Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
  • 🔒 Password reset issues with locked notes
  • 🗑️ Accidental deletion of notes
Notebook - Diary & Journal App#2

Notebook - Diary & Journal App by Koji Ito

A diary that flips like a book
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 💡 Convenient for journaling and note-taking
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 👍 Organized by date

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🚫 Unable to insert photos or attachments
  • 🚫 Limited formatting options
  • 🚫 No cloud sync or backup
  • 🚫 Not compatible with iPad

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FAQ about Free Notebooks

What are the best free notebooks apps for iPhone?
Notes tops our free notebooks apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 641K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Notes has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ free notebooks apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to jot down quick thoughts, save longer notes with checklists, images, web links, scanned documents, handwritten notes, or sketches. You can also record and transcribe audio, secure sensitive data, and organize your notes with folders and tags.
You can organize your notes by placing them in folders and subfolders. Additionally, you can add tags directly within your notes for categorization. The app also supports Smart Folders that automatically organize notes based on filters like date created or presence of checklists.