2
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.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mem (the app you have) | Free plan | iPhone, Mac, Windows, Web | - |
| Craft | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android |
| Evernote | Very limited free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android |
| Amplenote | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android and Linux |
| Microsoft OneNote | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
| Simplenote | Free | Everywhere | you want it free |
| Apple Notes | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | you want it free |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you want it free |
| Freenotes® | Free | iPhone, Android | you want it free |
1
Craft
Free plan; paid plans
Notes and documents that look designed, with easy sharing.
Pick it if you need it on Android and you want something simpler.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3
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 and Linux and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
4
Microsoft OneNote
Free; more storage with Microsoft 365
Free digital notebooks with sections, pages and pen support.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Android and you are a student.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
5
Simplenote
Free
Plain, fast notes and lists that sync everywhere, completely free.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Android and Linux and you want something simpler.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
6
Apple Notes
Free with every Apple device
Built into every iPhone and Mac. Fast, free and surprisingly capable.
Pick it if you want it free, you want something simpler and you get distracted easily.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
7
Google Keep
Free with a Google account
Sticky-note style notes and checklists with reminders.
Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Android and you want something simpler.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
8
Freenotes®
Free
iPad notebook for handwriting, planners and stickers.
Pick it if you want it free and you need it on Android.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
We matched these apps to Mem 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.