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Best Nextcloud Notes Apps

194+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated May 2026

Nextcloud Notes is the household name in nextcloud notes, but it's far from the only option. We track 194+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Nextcloud Notes

Nextcloud Notes#1

Nextcloud Notes by Nextcloud GmbH

Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
2.2😞(93 ratings)
Free
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This app allows you to create, edit, and organize notes on your mobile device. It syncs seamlessly with a Nextcloud server, ensuring your notes are accessible across all your devices and the web interface. Supports plain text and markdown formatting for versatile note-taking.

What We Love

  • ✅ Successfully syncs with Nextcloud instances
  • ⚡ Improving performance and reliability over time
  • 📝 Simple, lightweight note-taking interface
  • 🔒 Privacy-focused with self-hosted option

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent data loss and note deletion issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable synchronization with server
  • 🔐 Login and authentication failures
Nextcloud#2

Nextcloud by Nextcloud GmbH

Private cloud storage
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(6.5K ratings)
Free
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Access, manage, and share your files and photos from your private cloud storage. Upload media to free up phone space, work on documents offline, and utilize AI assistance. Secure your data with password or FaceID protection and end-to-end encryption.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and stable
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 Great alternative to big cloud providers
  • 👍 Useful for home/business use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Unreliable file syncing and uploads
Nextcloud Talk#3

Nextcloud Talk by Nextcloud GmbH

Chat and meet on your terms
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.6(324 ratings)
Free
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Communicate privately with secure audio/video calls, web conferences, and chat. This app offers end-to-end encryption and is mediated by your own server for maximum privacy. It supports HD calls, screen sharing, and push notifications.

More Nextcloud Notes apps to explore

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Passwords for Nextcloud
Passwords for Nextcloud
Passwords for Nextcloud
by Johannes Schliephake
Free

Manage your passwords securely with this client for the Nextcloud Passwords app. View, create, edit, and delete entries with end-to-end encryption and encrypted offline storage. Seamlessly log in to other apps using the integrated Password AutoFill provider.

View, create, edit, and delete password entriesEnd-to-end and client-side encryptionEncrypted offline storage
📊 Productivity
(20)
free with in-app purchases
5
Standard Notes
Standard Notes
Standard Notes
End-to-end encrypted notes
Free

Securely capture and sync your thoughts across all devices with end-to-end encryption. This app offers a simple, lasting place for all your notes, from personal thoughts to sensitive information, with robust privacy features.

End-to-end encryptionCross-device syncingOffline access
📊 Productivity
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
6
NextStats
NextStats
NextStats
Stats client for Nextcloud
Free

Monitor multiple Nextcloud instances at a glance with system status and detailed statistics. Supports versions 15 and up, with both IP and SSL connections. Future updates will include 2FA support.

Monitor multiple Nextcloud instancesSystem status at a glanceDetailed statistics
🔧 Utilities
(6)
free with in-app purchases
7
Nextcloud Calendar
Nextcloud Calendar
Nextcloud Calendar
Calendar for Nextcloud
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
Simplenote
Simplenote
Simplenote
Simple notes, todos and memos
Free

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and jot down thoughts effortlessly. Organize your notes with tags and pins, and find them instantly with search. Your content syncs across all devices for free, ensuring it's always accessible.

Simple note-taking experienceCross-device syncingCollaboration and sharing
📊 Productivity
(4.3K)
free
9
Nextcloud Cookbook
Nextcloud Cookbook
Nextcloud Cookbook
by Hexane Tech, Inc.
Free

Manage your recipes with this mobile client. Organize by category, search by name, and create or edit your own recipes. Includes a timer and dark mode for a better user experience.

View recipes by categorySearch recipes by nameCreate recipes
🍔 Food & Drink
(20)
free
10
BrewMemo – Markdown Notes
BrewMemo – Markdown Notes
BrewMemo – Markdown Notes
Privacy & Nextcloud Sync
Free

A privacy-focused note-taking app that offers secure, encrypted storage and synchronization via Nextcloud, iCloud, or WebDAV. Write notes offline and maintain full control over your data with this GDPR-compliant, open-source solution.

Markdown and rich text editorEnd-to-end encryption (E2EE)Nextcloud, iCloud, and WebDAV sync
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
11
Pantry for Nextcloud
Pantry for Nextcloud
Pantry for Nextcloud
Home lists, photos & notes
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Your second brain on the go
Free

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that utilizes local Markdown files. This app acts as your personal second brain, accessible on your mobile device for seamless note-taking and idea connection.

Local Markdown file storageCustomizable toolbarGraph view for connections
📊 Productivity
(2.4K)
free
13
TeraBox: 1TB Cloud & AI Space
TeraBox: 1TB Cloud & AI Space
TeraBox: 1TB Cloud & AI Space
Data Backup & Smart AI Tools
Free

This app offers 1024GB of free cloud storage for automatic file backup and synchronization across devices. It also integrates a suite of AI tools for smart searching, image creation, transcription, video playback with subtitles, and document management.

1024GB Free Cloud StorageAutomatic Data BackupAI-Powered Search & Browsing
📊 Productivity
(19K)
freemium
14
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
Note taking, canvas & work app
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
(431K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Deckloud: Nextcloud Deck
Deckloud: Nextcloud Deck
Deckloud: Nextcloud Deck
Nextcloud Deck for iPhone
Free
📊 Productivity
(2)
16
Nextnews
Nextnews
Nextnews
Feed reader for Nextcloud News
Free

This app synchronizes with your Nextcloud News instance, allowing you to subscribe to RSS feeds, manage folders, and organize articles. Read content in a full-screen view and mark items as read or starred with simple swipes.

Sync with Nextcloud NewsSubscribe to RSS feedsManage folders (create, rename, delete)
📡 News
(36)
free with in-app purchases
17
Nextscan - Scans for Nextcloud
Nextscan - Scans for Nextcloud
Nextscan - Scans for Nextcloud
Document Scanner for Nextcloud
Free

This app transforms your mobile device into a document scanner, creating multi-page PDFs from receipts, notes, and paperwork. It directly syncs scanned documents to your private Nextcloud server, ensuring your data remains under your control without relying on third-party cloud services.

Direct Nextcloud integrationAuto edge detectionMulti-page scanning
📊 Productivity
(0)
free with in-app purchases
18
Next Deck
Next Deck
Next Deck
Verwalte Boards von Nextcloud
$3.99
$5.99 | 33% OFF

Manage your Nextcloud Deck boards, columns, and cards with this fast, intuitive client. Organize tasks using drag-and-drop, labels, due dates, and assignees. Supports markdown descriptions, comments, attachments, and search for efficient project management.

Drag and drop card managementColor-coded labels for organizationDue date indicators
📊 Productivity
(4)
paid
19
Outline: Notes and More
Outline: Notes and More
Outline: Notes and More
Personal Knowledge Base
Free

Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.

Rich text editor with images, links, and tablesHierarchical organization and taggingApple Pencil handwriting and drawing support
📊 Productivity
(68)
free with in-app purchases
20
Notes, Notepad & Memo - UpWord
Notes, Notepad & Memo - UpWord
Notes, Notepad & Memo - UpWord
Simple notes - by upword
Free

This app helps you organize your life with notes, lists, and reminders. It features intuitive swipe gestures for task management, one-tap reminders, and folder organization. Sync your notes across devices and export them in various formats.

Swipe gesture for list managementOne-tap and repeating remindersOrganize with folders and shortcuts
📊 Productivity
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases