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Best Simple Notes Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Simplenote is the household name in simple notes, but it's far from the only option. We track 231+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Simple Notes

Simplenote#1

Simplenote by Automattic, Inc.

Simple notes, todos and memos
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(4.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 💻 Cross-platform availability
  • 🔍 Reliable search functionality
  • 🌐 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 📝 Simple, distraction-free interface

Room to Improve

  • 🔖 Limited formatting options (no bold, italic, etc.)
  • 🗂️ Lack of folder organization
  • 🔄 Occasional syncing issues
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists#2

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists by Kodeo Labs Ab

Simple, private, ad-free notes
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.9(22 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.

Simple Notes - Notepad Manager#3

Simple Notes - Notepad Manager by Komorebi Inc.

Most Useful Notes Organizer
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(753 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a clean and efficient way to organize your thoughts and ideas. Easily add images, organize notes into colored folders, and secure your entries with a passcode. Customize the look with various themes and fonts, and back up your data to iCloud.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 📁 Folder organization and color-coding
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 💡 Useful for school and work notes

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Lack of iCloud sync
  • 📐 Limited formatting options (no bold, italics, etc.)
  • 🎨 Default folder color cannot be changed

More Simple Notes apps to explore

4
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo
Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo
Daily Note Writer: Take & Keep
Free

This app provides a straightforward way to jot down thoughts, create lists, and save temporary information. It offers features like search, dark mode, and customizable widgets for quick access to your notes. Data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Search functionalityDark modeLock screen widget
💼 Business
(6.2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Simple Notes.
Simple Notes.
Simple Notes.
Simple & easy note taking app.
Free

This app offers a straightforward way to create, manage, and share text-based notes. It focuses on essential features like character counting and sorting, with seamless integration for sharing via messaging apps.

Create text notesCharacter count displaySort notes
📊 Productivity
(47)
free
6
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos
Simple Notebook & Writing Pad
Free

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.

Create to-do lists with checkboxesUnlimited text notesHandwritten notes with Apple Pencil
📊 Productivity
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Simple Notes - Note Taking App
Simple Notes - Note Taking App
Simple Notes - Note Taking App
Notepad, memo, quick notes
Free

Capture ideas, memos, and tasks effortlessly with this fast and minimal note-taking app. Organize notes into notebooks, sync across devices, and access reminders with home screen widgets. Secure backups and powerful search ensure your thoughts are always accessible.

Ultra-lightweight and fastOrganize with notebooksSync across devices
📊 Productivity
(217)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
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
(40K)
ad-supported
10
Sticky Notes & Color Widget
Sticky Notes & Color Widget
Sticky Notes & Color Widget
Simple Note Checklist Reminder
Free

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.

Creating memosCreating checklistsCreating reminders
🔧 Utilities
(6.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool
Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool
Simple Notepad・Simple and Cool
Simple and cool notepad app
Free

This app offers a straightforward and aesthetically pleasing way to jot down notes. It's designed for users who prefer simplicity over complex features, providing an intuitive and stress-free note-taking experience.

Simple note-takingBeautiful designEasy to use interface
📊 Productivity
(120)
ad-supported
12
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook
Note pad, to-do list, planner
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
(76K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
Plain Note: Notes Widget
Plain Note: Notes Widget
Plain Note: Notes Widget
Simple Notepad & Memo
Free

This app allows you to create and organize notes with customizable tags and icons. It offers lock screen and home screen widgets for quick access and supports character/line counting. Personalize your experience with themes, app icons, and fonts.

Organize notes with tagsCustomizable tag icons and colorsCharacter and line counting
📊 Productivity
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Simple Notepad -BestNote-
Simple Notepad -BestNote-
Simple Notepad -BestNote-
Notes with password and photos
Free

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a three-tab system for memos, remarks, and history. Attach photos to your notes and secure them with a password. Organize your thoughts with folder division for efficient management.

Three-tab note structure (Memo, Remarks, History)Attach images to notesPassword security lock
📊 Productivity
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Note!
Note!
Note!
The ultimate simple notes app!
Free

This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking, focusing on speed and simplicity. It allows for quick plain text entries, organized by modification date, with options for text resizing and passcode protection for privacy.

Quick plain text notesSorted by latest modifiedPinch to zoom text size
📊 Productivity
(981)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Notes
Notes
Notes
Take note of almost anything
Free

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.

Add attachments (PDFs, images, links)Scan paper documentsCreate checklists
📊 Productivity
(540K)
free
19
Simple Notes: Ultimate Edition
Simple Notes: Ultimate Edition
Simple Notes: Ultimate Edition
Smart & Fast Note Taking
$2.99
$4.99 | 40% OFF

A powerful yet simple note-taking application offering cross-device syncing, customizable themes, and robust security features. It allows users to set reminders, highlight text, and even save notes as images.

Cross-device syncing (Dropbox/iCloud)Zoomable font sizesSearchable highlighted text
📊 Productivity
(33)
paid
20
Notebook – Notes, Notepad
Notebook – Notes, Notepad
Notebook – Notes, Notepad
AI, Notepad, Planner
Free

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile digital notebook. Create rich notes with text, files, audio, and video. Organize content visually, collaborate in real-time, and access everything across your devices.

Rich note creation with text, files, audio, and videoChecklist creation for task managementBookmark collection and offline reading
📊 Productivity
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases

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