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Best Notes Plus Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good notes plus apps. We benchmark 246+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Notes Plus Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Notes+ : Notes for PencilNotes+ : Notes for PencilFree4.7★ (3K)NoYesAug 2026
2NotesNotesFree4.8★ (620K)NoNoAug 2026
3Notes+Notes+Free3.9★ (16)NoYesMay 2026
4SuperNote Notes Recorder+PhotoSuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo$19.994.9★ (4.5K)NoNoAug 2026
5Fenix notes+Fenix notes+Free3.3★ (8)NoNoMay 2026
6Sticky Notes Widget+Sticky Notes Widget+Free4.1★ (255)YesYesMay 2026
7CollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupCollaNote: Notes & PDF MarkupFree4.7★ (13K)NoYesAug 2026
8Freenotes®: AI Notes TakingFreenotes®: AI Notes TakingFree4.7★ (56K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Notes Plus

Notes+ : Notes for Pencil#1

Notes+ : Notes for Pencil by SINGFISH PTE. LTD.

Note Taking & Note Taking Apps
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7😊(3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your digital note-taking with realistic writing tools, diverse templates, and AI-powered features. Import files, organize with versatile tools, and boost productivity with multi-tasking capabilities. Secure your notes and access smart AI assistants for summaries, quizzes, and transcriptions.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Amazing features
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of templates and tools
  • 💰 Completely free

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🖋️ Pen/writing issues for some users
Notes#2

Notes by Apple

Take note of almost anything
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(620K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
  • 🔋 High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
Notes+#3

Notes+ by Heavenbrook Software Inc.

Notes, File Manager
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.9(16 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows users to create and manage various types of notes, including text, handwriting, and tables. It also functions as a file manager with features like folder organization, cloud storage integration, and file transfer capabilities.

More Notes Plus apps to explore

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SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo
SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo
SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo
Notes, Voice Recorder, Photos
$19.99

Capture notes, voice recordings, and photos all in one place. Organize your thoughts with color-coding and categories, set reminders, and easily share your information. Perfect for students, professionals, and daily life organization.

Typed notes with integrated recordings and photosColor-coded and topic-related note templatesHigh-quality audio recording
📊 Productivity
(4.5K)
free
5
Fenix notes+
Fenix notes+
Fenix notes+
by Phoenix Rising Ltd.
Free

This is a user-friendly note-taking application that allows for quick organization and easy deletion of entries. Customize your notes with various colors and fonts for better categorization and a more enjoyable experience.

Quick note searchingCategorize with colors and fontsDelete notes by pressing and holding
📊 Productivity
(8)
free
6
Sticky Notes Widget+
Sticky Notes Widget+
Sticky Notes Widget+
Color Stickies Notepad Pro
Free

Organize your life with customizable sticky notes displayed directly on your home screen. Quickly create and access important tasks, lists, and information with various widget sizes and color options.

Create personalized sticky notesDisplay notes on home screen widgetsMultiple widget sizes (small, big, rectangle)
🔧 Utilities
(255)
free with in-app purchases
7
CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup
CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup
CollaNote: Notes & PDF Markup
25+ Pens to Take Better Notes
Free

This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with advanced tools for digital planning, PDF markup, and flashcard creation. It features a wide array of pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI-powered assistance for enhanced productivity and creativity. Organize, secure, and share your notes seamlessly across devices.

25+ pens and brushesPDF, PPT, DOC markupFlashcard creation
📊 Productivity
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking
Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking
Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking
Docs PDF Memo Planner Pencil
Free

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.

AI Summaries and Chat with PDFsAI Homework and Study HelperHandwritten Note Organization
📊 Productivity
(56K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Notes+ - Inkpad Notepad
Notes+ - Inkpad Notepad
Notes+ - Inkpad Notepad
Easy Notes, Color Note Pad
Free

Capture ideas with a versatile note-taking app that combines handwriting, typing, sketching, and audio recording. Organize your life with planners, to-do lists, and reminders, all while personalizing your notes with custom styles and images.

Digital handwriting and typingPlanners and to-do listsReminders and scheduling
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
10
Sticky Notes+Reminders Events
Sticky Notes+Reminders Events
Sticky Notes+Reminders Events
Easy Reminder,Events
Free

Organize your life with a digital notebook for notes, tasks, and events. Set reminders, add images to notes, and view your schedule on a calendar. Work smarter by keeping track of your commitments.

Save, update, and delete notes with descriptions and imagesCreate and manage events with reminders and location detailsOrganize tasks with priority and reminder dates
🔧 Utilities
(8)
ad-supported
11
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Tasks, memo & lists organizer
Free

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.

Capture ideas as searchable notesCreate to-do lists with remindersOrganize with notebooks and tags
📊 Productivity
(77K)
free with in-app purchases
12
n+otes
n+otes
n+otes
Quick, easy note, private lock
Free

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

Quick note-takingPrivate note lockAd-free experience (subscription)
📊 Productivity
(44K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Better Notes + Lists and Todos
Better Notes + Lists and Todos
Better Notes + Lists and Todos
Organize with hashtags
Free

This app offers a streamlined approach to note-taking and list management. Organize your thoughts and tasks using hashtags, which automatically link related content. It also extracts actionable information like phone numbers and links, and allows for photo attachments.

Hashtag organizationLinked notes via hashtagsAutomatic data extraction (phone, email, links)
📊 Productivity
(142)
free
14
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
(438K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
Memo Notes (Password+Pictures)
Memo Notes (Password+Pictures)
Memo Notes (Password+Pictures)
5 in 1 Notepad - Password Lock
Free

This utility app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with support for text, audio, photo, and video notes. It includes features like passcode protection, reminder timers, and extensive customization options for fonts, sizes, and colors.

Text Notes with LockAudio Recording & PlaybackPhoto Notes with Descriptions
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free with in-app purchases
17
VoxMind AI Notes
VoxMind AI Notes
VoxMind AI Notes
Record, Summarize & Write
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
Note Genie Plus
Note Genie Plus
Note Genie Plus
Note Taker & Audio translation
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
19
Notes+ for Watch
Notes+ for Watch
Notes+ for Watch
Notes For Watch
$0.99

This app allows for quick and easy note-taking directly from your Apple Watch. Notes sync across all your devices, and you can customize the appearance and use voice input for convenience. Organize your thoughts efficiently with tags.

Quick note-taking on Apple WatchSyncs across Apple devicesCustomizable fonts, colors, and themes
💼 Business
(0)
paid
20
Notepad - handy quickly memo
Notepad - handy quickly memo
Notepad - handy quickly memo
popular simple note-pad list
Free

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.

Fast startupAirDrop transmissionSend Message
💼 Business
(43K)
ad-supported

FAQ about Notes Plus

What are the best notes plus apps for iPhone?
Notes+ : Notes for Pencil tops our notes plus apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top notes plus apps we rank are free to download, including Notes+ : Notes for Pencil and Notes.
Notes+ : Notes for Pencil has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ notes plus apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Notes+ revolutionizes digital note-taking with a realistic writing experience, a wide selection of templates, and advanced features. It allows you to import files, organize notes with versatile tools, and utilize AI assistants for tasks like summarization and quiz generation.
Key features include a realistic writing experience, the ability to import and convert files from various sources, a wide array of magical pens, versatile tools like margin extensions and oversized notes, multi-tasking capabilities such as picture-in-picture and grid view, and AI tools for summarization, quiz generation, and transcription.