Best Notepad Live Apps

195+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the notepad live category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 195+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Notepad Live Apps (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Notepad LiveNotepad LiveFree5.0★ (7)YesYesMay 2026
2Notepad - handy quickly memoNotepad - handy quickly memoFree4.5★ (43K)YesNoSep 2026
3Sticky Notes & Color WidgetSticky Notes & Color WidgetFree4.6★ (6.6K)YesYesSep 2026
4Notes: notepad and listsNotes: notepad and listsFree4.8★ (654)YesYesSep 2026
5a Notepad - Take & Share Notesa Notepad - Take & Share NotesFree4.4★ (38)NoNoJul 2026
6Notepad: Easy Notes & MemosNotepad: Easy Notes & MemosFree4.8★ (28K)YesYesSep 2026
7LiveStatus - App for couplesLiveStatus - App for couplesFree4.6★ (4.8K)NoYesSep 2026
8Widget Notes Home Lock ScreenWidget Notes Home Lock ScreenFree4.7★ (109)YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Notepad Live

Notepad Live#1

Notepad Live by heyylol, LLC

Lock Screen Notes
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
5.0(7 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Display and manage your notes directly on your Lock Screen using Live Activities. Easily update notes by tapping the Live Activity, and swipe to clear them. Customize your notes with colors and unlimited lists through an optional subscription.

Notepad - handy quickly memo#2

Notepad - handy quickly memo by Katoh Atsushi

popular simple note-pad list
Strong Contender
💼 Business
4.5😊(43K ratings)
FreeAds
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 📝 Great for quick notes
  • 💻 Works well with Apple Pencil
  • 🤖 Useful voice-to-text feature
  • 🗂️ Unlimited note storage

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🗂️ No folder or organization options
  • 🔋 Drains battery life
Sticky Notes & Color Widget#3

Sticky Notes & Color Widget by Hive 5 Studio DOO

Simple Note Checklist Reminder
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.6😐(6.6K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable notes
  • 🚀 Convenient home screen widgets
  • 👍 Helps with organization and memory
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable to use

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💤 Poor widget functionality
  • 📢 Excessive ads in free version

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FAQ about Notepad Live

What are the best notepad live apps for iPhone?
Notepad Live tops our notepad live apps ranking as of May 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top notepad live apps we rank are free to download, including Notepad Live and Notepad - handy quickly memo.
Notepad Live shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 195+ notepad live apps on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can add notes to your Lock Screen using Live Activities. Tap the Live Activity button within the app to display your notes. You can then interact with this Live Activity directly from your Lock Screen.
Yes, while a Live Activity is active on your Lock Screen, you can simply tap it to open the app and update your notes. This allows for quick edits without needing to fully unlock your device.