2
Apple Notes
Free with every Apple device
Built into every iPhone and Mac. Fast, free and surprisingly capable.
Pick it if you need it on Mac and the web, you want something simpler and you get distracted easily.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| CollaNote (the app you have) | Free | Apple | - |
| Freenotes® | Free | iPhone, Android | you need it on Android |
| Apple Notes | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | you need it on Mac and the web |
| Microsoft OneNote | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Coconote | Free | Apple | you want a close match |
| Craft | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you need it on Android and the web |
| Simplenote | Free | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| n+otes | Free download | Apple | you want a close match |
1
Freenotes®
Free
iPad notebook for handwriting, planners and stickers.
Pick it if you need it on Android.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
3
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, Windows and Mac.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
4
Coconote
Free
Records lectures and turns them into notes, study guides, quizzes and flashcards.
FreeiPhone
5
Craft
Free plan; paid plans
Notes and documents that look designed, with easy sharing.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac and you want something simpler.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
6
Google Keep
Free with a Google account
Sticky-note style notes and checklists with reminders.
Pick it if you need it on Android and the web, you want something simpler and you get distracted easily.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
7
Simplenote
Free
Plain, fast notes and lists that sync everywhere, completely free.
Pick it if you need it on Android, Windows and Mac, you want something simpler and you are just starting out.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
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n+otes
Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Simple note-taking app.
Free planiPhone
We matched these apps to CollaNote 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.