Best Note Taking Free Apps

Capture thoughts and ideasDigital sketchbookOrganize and search notes

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.

(1.1M)

Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking

Docs PDF Memo Planner Pencil

AI Summaries and Chat with PDFsAI Homework and Study HelperHandwritten Note Organization

This AI-powered digital notepad transforms your device into an intelligent workspace. It offers handwriting recognition, PDF annotation, and AI assistance for summarizing documents, answering questions, and aiding in study. Organize notes, sketch ideas, and sync across devices for a seamless paperless experience.

(55K)

Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos

Simple Notebook & Writing Pad

Create to-do lists with checkboxesUnlimited text notesHandwritten notes with Apple Pencil

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Supports handwriting, text notes, and secure cloud syncing. Personalize your experience with custom themes and icons.

(27K)

Summary - AI Note Taker

Transcribe audio to text

One-tap audio recordingAccurate transcription with speaker labelsAI-powered summaries and key points

This app records, transcribes, and summarizes audio conversations, making meetings and lectures more productive. It uses AI to generate accurate transcripts with speaker labels and provides instant answers to questions about the content. Users can easily export and share notes.

(43K)

Take note of almost anything

Notes

Add attachments (PDFs, images, links)Scan paper documentsCreate checklists

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.

Voice Recorder & Transcriber

Smart voice dictationLive audio transcriptionAdvanced AI summarizer

This app transforms your phone into an intelligent AI note taker and voice recorder. It accurately transcribes meetings, lectures, and interviews into text, summaries, and actionable notes. Organize your digital notebook and access recordings anytime.

(4.6K)

Google Keep - Notes and lists

Notes and lists

Capture notes, lists, photos, and audioOrganize with labels and colorsSet time and location-based reminders

Capture, edit, and share notes and lists across all your devices. Organize with labels and colors, and set time or location-based reminders. Collaborate with others in real-time for shared tasks.

EasyNotes - Note Taking Apps

(29K)

free

Sticky Notes, Color Note Pad

Rich text notes with formattingCustomizable note backgroundsStylish sticky note widgets

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.

(3.5K)

Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup

Highlight. Write. Learn.

Handwritten notes with Apple PencilPDF and document annotationOrganize notes with tags

This app revolutionizes paperless note-taking on iPad, allowing for handwritten notes, document annotation, and knowledge organization. It offers a fluid writing experience, PDF markup, powerful tagging, and audio recording synced with notes.

Plan, organize, track projects

(23K)

freemium

Notion: Notes, Tasks, AI

AI-powered note-taking and summarizationTask and project managementCollaborative workspace

This AI-powered workspace helps you write notes, manage tasks, organize projects, and collaborate with others. It offers features like AI meeting notes and interactive maps to streamline your workflow for personal, student, or professional use.

(89K)

Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook

Note pad, to-do list, planner

Capture ideas as searchable notesCreate to-do lists with remindersOrganize with notebooks and tags

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.

(76K)

Simple notes, todos and memos

Simplenote

Simple note-taking experienceCross-device syncingCollaboration and sharing

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.

Noteshelf 3: AI Digital Notes

(4.3K)

free

Note Taking & PDF Annotation

Handwritten note creationPDF annotation and markupAudio recording with notes

Create handwritten notes, annotate PDFs, and record audio with this app. It offers extensive customization for notebooks, a variety of writing tools, and AI-powered features for summarization and translation. Organize your thoughts and documents seamlessly.

(5.8K)

Notepad - handy quickly memo

popular simple note-pad list

Fast startupAirDrop transmissionSend Message

This free memo app offers quick startup for immediate note-taking. Easily share your thoughts via various methods like AirDrop, messages, email, or social media. It's ideal for jotting down quick ideas and small notes.

Quick, easy note, private lock

Quick note-takingPrivate note lockAd-free experience (subscription)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature. Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.

(44K)

Sticky Notes & Color Widget

Simple Note Checklist Reminder

Creating memosCreating checklistsCreating reminders

Capture quick memos, ideas, and to-dos with customizable sticky notes. Organize them by color or pictures, and create them by typing or voice. Add notes as widgets to your homescreen for easy access and sync them with iCloud.

🔧 Utilities

(6.6K)

Handwriting Note & PDF Markup

Element Note

Unique handwriting brushesSmooth drawing enginePDF annotation

This app offers a distraction-free digital notebook experience with advanced handwriting, PDF annotation, and sketching capabilities. It features unique brushes, a powerful rendering engine, and smart organization tools. Sync your notes across devices and collaborate with others seamlessly.

(2.5K)