2
Google Keep
Free with a Google account
Sticky-note style notes and checklists with reminders.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Notes (the app you have) | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | - |
| Simplenote | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Linux |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on Android |
| Craft | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android and Windows |
| Microsoft OneNote | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Android and Windows |
| Coconote | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| CollaNote | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Amplenote | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Linux |
| Evernote | Very limited free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android and Windows |
1
Simplenote
Free
Plain, fast notes and lists that sync everywhere, completely free.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Linux.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
3
Craft
Free plan; paid plans
Notes and documents that look designed, with easy sharing.
Pick it if you need it on Android and Windows.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
4
Microsoft OneNote
Free; more storage with Microsoft 365
Free digital notebooks with sections, pages and pen support.
Pick it if you need it on Android and Windows and you are a student.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
5
Coconote
Free
Records lectures and turns them into notes, study guides, quizzes and flashcards.
FreeiPhone
6
CollaNote
Free
Handwriting note app for iPad with a wide range of drawing tools.
FreeiPhone
7
Amplenote
Free plan; Pro about $6/month billed yearly
Notes, tasks and calendar scheduling together, for people who plan as they write.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Linux and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
8
Evernote
Very limited free plan; paid plans
The original everything-notebook, with web clipping and search in scans.
Pick it if you need it on Android and Windows.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
We matched these apps to Apple Notes by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.