Best Take Notes Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Looking for free take notes apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Take Notes Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AI Note Taker - Talk To TextAI Note Taker - Talk To TextFree4.8★ (5)NoYesOct 2026
2Freenotes®: AI Notes TakingFreenotes®: AI Notes TakingFree4.7★ (65K)NoYesNov 2026
3NotesNotesFree4.8★ (668K)NoNoNov 2026
4Notepad: Easy Notes & MemosNotepad: Easy Notes & MemosFree4.8★ (29K)YesYesNov 2026
5Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFGoodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDFFree4.7★ (469K)NoYesNov 2026
6Notability: AI Notes & PDFNotability: AI Notes & PDFFree4.8★ (459K)NoYesNov 2026
7Google Keep - Notes and listsGoogle Keep - Notes and listsFree4.6★ (29K)NoNoNov 2026
8Notepad - Simple Notes & MemoNotepad - Simple Notes & MemoFree4.8★ (6.7K)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Take Notes

AI Note Taker - Talk To Text#1

AI Note Taker - Talk To Text by Chan Tai

Transcribe Audio Speech Voice
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8(5 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform spoken words into structured notes instantly with AI-powered transcription. Features real-time and file transcription, smart formatting, speaker identification, and meeting summaries. Organize, edit, and share your notes easily.

Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking#2
4.7😊(65K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your device into an AI-powered digital notepad for students and professionals. Seamlessly annotate PDFs, organize notes, and leverage AI for summaries, homework help, and concept clarification. Enjoy a natural handwriting experience with advanced features like shape recognition and flashcard creation.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Completely free app with no ads or in-app purchases
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📚 Comprehensive note-taking features (layers, templates, stickers, etc.)
  • 🎨 Highly customizable (colors, fonts, covers, etc.)
  • 🗂️ Excellent organization tools (folders, notebooks, etc.)
  • 💻 Seamless integration with iPad and Apple Pencil
  • 🔥 Regularly updated with new features and improvements

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with syncing and iCloud backup
  • 🖌️ Limited customization options for pen/pencil settings
  • 🔍 Lack of handwriting recognition and search
  • 🔗 No support for external links or clickable content
  • 🔀 Difficulty in rearranging or splitting notebooks
Notes#3

Notes by Apple Inc.

Take note of almost anything
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8😐(668K 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
  • 📂 Organized with folders and tags
  • 💻 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
  • 🔋 High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
  • 📝 Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
  • 🔒 Password reset issues with locked notes
  • 🗑️ Accidental deletion of notes

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FAQ about Take Notes

What are the best take notes apps for iPhone?
AI Note Taker - Talk To Text tops our take notes apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top take notes apps we rank are free to download, including AI Note Taker - Talk To Text and Freenotes®: AI Notes Taking.
AI Note Taker - Talk To Text has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ take notes apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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