2
Google Keep
Free with a Google account
Sticky-note style notes and checklists with reminders.
FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
At a glance
| App | Price | Platforms | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplenote (the app you have) | Free | Everywhere | - |
| Apple Notes | Free with every Apple device | iPhone, Mac, Web | you use Apple devices |
| Google Keep | Free with a Google account | iPhone, Android, Web | you want a close match |
| Microsoft OneNote | Free | Everywhere | you are a student |
| Amplenote | Free plan | Everywhere | you want more power-user features |
| Craft | Free plan | Everywhere | you want a close match |
| Evernote | Very limited free plan | Everywhere | you want a close match |
| Mem | Free plan | iPhone, Mac, Windows, Web | you want AI built in |
| Freenotes® | Free | iPhone, Android | you want a close match |
1
Apple Notes
Free with every Apple device
Built into every iPhone and Mac. Fast, free and surprisingly capable.
Pick it if you use Apple devices.
FreeiPhoneMacWeb
3
Microsoft OneNote
Free; more storage with Microsoft 365
Free digital notebooks with sections, pages and pen support.
Pick it if you are a student.
FreeiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
4
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 want more power-user features.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsLinuxWeb
5
Craft
Free plan; paid plans
Notes and documents that look designed, with easy sharing.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
6
Evernote
Very limited free plan; paid plans
The original everything-notebook, with web clipping and search in scans.
Free planiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
7
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 want AI built in.
Free planiPhoneMacWindowsWeb
8
Freenotes®
Free
iPad notebook for handwriting, planners and stickers.
FreeiPhoneAndroid
We matched these apps to Simplenote 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.