Best Writing Notes Apps

4.8😐(641K ratings)

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.

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

Paper: Writing App, Notes by Mihhail Lapushkin

Write a book novel poem script

Strong Contender

4.7😊(1.7K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

This app offers a clean and configurable writing environment for various creative projects. It supports Markdown and plain text, syncs with iCloud, and integrates with other tools. Users can publish drafts to popular blogging platforms and export documents in multiple formats.

What We Love

💗 Fantastic app
🎀 Great tool for writers
👍 Clean writing app
🤩 Awesome app
👍 Cute animations
🤩 Excellent app
👍 Sleek and elegant
🤩 Outstanding app
👍 Simple and easy to use
🤩 Amazing app

Room to Improve

🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
💰 Paywalled features
🐛 Lost files and documents
🐛 Cursor issues
🐛 Buggy and unstable

MyNotePad by Daniel Amitay

Customizable notes!

Worth Considering

Write, layout, and design

4.7😊(1.6K ratings)

Free

This app offers a streamlined note-taking experience with intuitive gestures. Customize your notes with different fonts and paper styles, and easily navigate between them. It's designed for simplicity and on-the-go use.

What We Love

🚀 Useful app
👍 Easy to customize
👍 Simple and easy to use
👍 Clean and minimalist design
👍 Great for note-taking
👍 Customizable font and color

Room to Improve

🐛 Note deletion issues
🔒 Lack of backup/sync options
🔒 No passcode/security feature
🐛 Keyboard issues with dark mode
🐛 Spell check problems

More Writing Notes apps to explore

Pages: Create Documents

Apple-designed templatesAdd images, video, audioTrack changes and comments

Create visually appealing documents with a wide range of templates and editing tools. Enhance your work with multimedia, track changes, and collaborate seamlessly. Offers advanced features for writing, design, and presentation.

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Notepad: Easy Notes & Memos

Simple Notebook & Writing Pad

Create to-do lists with checkboxesUnlimited text notesHandwritten notes with Apple Pencil

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.

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Notebook - Diary & Journal App

A diary that flips like a book

Realistic page-turning effectOne page per day organizationiCloud sync and backup

This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

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Notepad - handy quickly memo

popular simple note-pad list

Fast startupAirDrop transmissionSend Message

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.

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Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF

Note taking, Planner & Journal

AI-powered transcription and summarizationInfinite whiteboard canvasDigital notebooks with customizable templates

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.

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Notes, PDF Markup & Mind Maps

OrigNotes

Handwritten notes and drawingImage insertion and PDF annotationOrganize and search documents

Create, organize, and manage high-quality handwritten notes with ease. Supports handwriting, drawing, image insertion, and PDF annotation. Stay organized and productive for study, work, or daily ideas.

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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.

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Google Keep - Notes and lists

Notes and lists

Capture notes, lists, photos, and audioOrganize with labels and colorsSet time and location-based reminders

Capture, edit, and share notes and lists across all your devices. Organize with labels and colors, and set time or location-based reminders. Collaborate with others in real-time for shared tasks.

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Evernote: AI Notes & Notebook

Tasks, memo & lists organizer

Capture ideas as searchable notesCreate to-do lists with remindersOrganize with notebooks and tags

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.

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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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Notes: Color Notepad, Notebook

Notes for Daily Tasks

Quick note creationColor-coded notesNotebook organization

A fast and simple note-taking application for jotting down ideas, managing daily tasks, and organizing information. It allows for quick note creation, color-coding, and easy searching to keep important details accessible. Customize your notes with formatting options and share them in various formats.

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Notepad - MyNotes

The simple writing app

Note and folder managementUndo/Redo editingKeyboard toolbar for text manipulation

A straightforward writing application that allows for easy note-taking and sentence composition. It offers robust editing tools like undo/redo and a keyboard toolbar for efficient text manipulation. The app is designed for one-handed operation and includes features for organizing notes with folders and backups.

Message your own brain...

Chat-style note-takingThemed conversationsInstant search across chats

Capture thoughts, to-dos, and ideas in a unique chat-style interface. Organize notes into themed conversations with customizable visuals and instant search. It's a private and delightful way to keep your mind uncluttered.

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Quick Note: Sticky Notes Menu

Floating Memo, Todo & Widget

Instant note captureRich text formattingFolder organization

Capture ideas instantly with a fast, focused notepad that syncs across your devices. Enjoy rich text formatting, organized folders, and quick search. A Pro version offers unlimited notes and customization.

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Notes, To-Dos & Image Widgets

Notever - Writing Notes

Notes: Aesthetic Notes

Sticky notes, lists & photos