Best Take Notes Digital Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our take notes digital list covers 244+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Take Notes Digital Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1NotesNotesFree4.8β˜… (620K)NoNoSep 2026
2Notes: Note taking & writingNotes: Note taking & writingFreeβ€”NoYesAug 2026
3Digital Notebook - Note TakingDigital Notebook - Note TakingFree4.5β˜… (248)YesYesAug 2026
4StarNote: Handwritten NotesStarNote: Handwritten NotesFree4.6β˜… (88)NoYesSep 2026
5Noteflow: AI Notes TakingNoteflow: AI Notes TakingFree4.6β˜… (592)NoYesAug 2026
6Noteshelf 3: AI Digital NotesNoteshelf 3: AI Digital NotesFree4.6β˜… (6.5K)NoYesSep 2026
7Notes+ : Notes for PencilNotes+ : Notes for PencilFree4.7β˜… (3.1K)NoYesSep 2026
8OrigNotesOrigNotesFree4.7β˜… (313)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Take Notes Digital

Notes#1

Notes by Apple

Take note of almost anything
Editor's Choice
πŸ“Š 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

  • πŸ“ Versatile note-taking app
  • πŸ”’ Secure with password/biometric lock
  • 🌐 Seamless sync across devices
  • πŸš€ Quick and responsive
  • πŸ“‚ Organized with folders and tags
  • πŸ’» Integrates well with Apple ecosystem

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Frequent crashes and glitches
  • πŸ” Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
  • πŸ”‹ High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
  • πŸ“ Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
  • πŸ”’ Password reset issues with locked notes
  • πŸ—‘οΈ Accidental deletion of notes
Notes: Note taking & writing#2

Notes: Note taking & writing by Lutech-DN

Good quick notes & planner
Strong Contender
πŸ“Š Productivity
0.0(0 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and sketch designs with a versatile digital notebook. Customize your notes with various paper templates, stickers, fonts, and colors. Effortlessly organize and share your work as PDFs.

Digital Notebook - Note Taking#3

Digital Notebook - Note Taking by Appsprings, TOO

Freeform PDF annotation w/ Pen
Worth Considering
πŸ“Š Productivity
4.5(248 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a versatile platform for note-taking, drawing, and document annotation. It includes an AI assistant for brainstorming and research, along with tools for creating class notes, diaries, and sketches. Users can also import and organize their documents for easy access.

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FAQ about Take Notes Digital

What are the best take notes digital apps for iPhone?
Notes tops our take notes digital apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 620K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes β€” 20 of the top take notes digital apps we rank are free to download, including Notes and Notes: Note taking & writing.
Notes has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 244+ take notes digital apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to jot down quick thoughts, save longer notes with checklists, images, web links, scanned documents, handwritten notes, or sketches. You can also record and transcribe audio, secure sensitive data, and organize your notes with folders and tags.
You can organize your notes by placing them in folders and subfolders. Additionally, you can add tags directly within your notes for categorization. The app also supports Smart Folders that automatically organize notes based on filters like date created or presence of checklists.