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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 need it on Mac and the web and you want something simpler.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| n+otes (the app you have) | Free download | Apple | - |
| Coconote | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| Apple Notes | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | you want it free |
| Craft | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| CollaNote | Free | Apple | you want it free |
| Amplenote | Free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Evernote | Very limited free plan | Everywhere | you need it on Android, Windows and Mac |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you want it free |
| Mem | Free plan | iPhone, Mac, Windows, Web | you need it on Windows, Mac and the web |
1
Coconote
Free
Records lectures and turns them into notes, study guides, quizzes and flashcards.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhone
3
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
4
CollaNote
Free
Handwriting note app for iPad with a wide range of drawing tools.
Pick it if you want it free.
FreeiPhone
5
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 Mac and you want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
6
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, Windows and Mac.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
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 the web and you want something simpler.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
8
Mem
Free plan; Plus about $9/month
Notes that an AI assistant can search and use as context for your questions.
Pick it if you need it on Windows, Mac and the web and you want AI built in.
Free planiPhoneMacWindowsWeb
We matched these apps to n+otes 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.