Best Standard Notes Apps

4.7😊(3.8K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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.

What We Love

🚀 Fast and reliable sync
🔒 Excellent privacy and security
👍 Simple and intuitive interface
📚 Great for organizing notes
💻 Cross-platform availability

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
🔑 Frustrating login/authentication issues
💰 Expensive premium subscription
📱 Limited features in free version
🖍️ Lack of formatting options

Simplenote by Automattic

Simple notes, todos and memos

Strong Contender

4.7😊(4.3K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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
🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint protection
⏱️ Fast and responsive
🆓 Free to use

Room to Improve

🔖 Limited formatting options (no bold, italic, etc.)
🗂️ Lack of folder organization
🔄 Occasional syncing issues
🖼️ Unable to add images or attachments
🔍 Search could be improved for long notes

Less Notes by Zakary Kinnaird

Less then 1 MB

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Notepad - Simple Notes & Memo

4.8(5 ratings)

Free

A minimalist note-taking app designed for creatives who appreciate simplicity and aesthetics. It offers a distraction-free space to capture thoughts and ideas, with a focus on timeless design and local storage for privacy.

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Open Fast to Jot Notes & Lists

Search functionalityDark modeLock screen widget

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.

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Notes, To-Dos & Image Widgets

Note taking and to-do app

Capture multimedia notes (speech, photos, videos, PDFs)Organize notes with notebooks and tagsCreate to-dos and set reminders

A privacy-focused note-taking and to-do application that allows you to capture multimedia notes, organize them with notebooks and tags, and sync across devices. It offers end-to-end encryption and an offline-first approach for secure and accessible information management.

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Dead Note - notepad notes

Secure,private, for paranoiacs

Password-based encryptionData corruption on invalid passwordPrivate note storage

This app provides a secure and private way to store notes, using your password as the encryption key. Losing your password means losing access to your data, so it's designed for users who prioritize extreme data security.

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Handwriting notes & PDF markup

ScribblePad: Notes & PDF

Natural handwriting with Apple PencilPDF annotation and markupOrganize notes with subjects and notebooks

A private, free note-taking and PDF annotation app for Apple devices. It offers natural handwriting, organization tools, and optional cloud backup to your own storage. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no accounts or tracking.

Take note of almost anything

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.

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Simple, cross platform, notes

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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

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Notebook - Notes and Lists

Notes App

Quick note-takingChecklists and to-do listsColorful backgrounds

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize tasks with colorful backgrounds and customizable features. Add photos, audio, and set reminders to never miss important items. Sync notes to the cloud for easy backup and sharing.

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Keep Notes : note-taking

by SWAINFO SOLUTIONS

Handwritten notesTyped notesPDF annotation

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile digital notebook. Create notes using handwriting, typing, or audio recordings. Organize tasks, annotate PDFs, and sync across devices for seamless access.

This app allows you to create temporary notes that automatically delete after a set time. Choose from various expiry durations or opt for no expiry. Notes can be easily managed and synced across devices.

Create notes up to 1000 charactersSet custom expiry timesSwipe to delete notes

Notes that grow with you

Folder-based note organizationMarkdown supportLocal data storage

This app allows you to organize your thoughts and tasks using a folder-based system. Your notes are stored locally, giving you full control over your data without relying on a private cloud.

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Notes : Note Reminder

Stylish interface designEasy to useNote reminder feature

Capture your thoughts and to-do lists with this app. Set reminders to ensure you never forget important tasks, with customizable alarm sounds and easy note editing and sharing.

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Your Notes. Your Canvas.

Intuitive note-taking interfaceMultimedia content organizationAudio annotation with timestamps

This app offers a rich note-taking experience with multimedia organization and audio annotation. It synchronizes across devices and prioritizes user privacy with iCloud Drive and folder locking.

Create and manage beautiful notes with ease. This application offers a straightforward interface for editing and deleting your entries, providing a simple yet effective note-taking experience.

Create beautiful notesEdit notes easilyDelete notes with ease

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Plain Note: Notes Widget

Notepad for Sticky Ideas

Organize notes with tagsCustomizable tag icons and colorsCharacter and line counting

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.