Apple Notes
Free notes app built into Apple devices, synced with iCloud.
About Apple Notes
In Apple Notes’s own words: “Learn how to use Notes on your Mac to jot down a quick thought or save something interesting (such as an image, web link, or checklist) for later.”
Apple Notes is free to use and runs on Mac.
People switching from OneNote and Google Keep often consider Apple Notes.
Apple Notes is an alternative to
Similar to Apple Notes
- NotionNotes, docs and databases in one workspace — more structured than Evernote.
- ObsidianMarkdown notes stored as plain files on your own device, with backlinks, a graph view and a large plugin ecosystem.
- Standard NotesAn end-to-end encrypted notes app focused on privacy and longevity.
- EvernoteLong-running note-taking app with web clipping and search.
- Google KeepQuick notes, lists and reminders synced with your Google account.
- JoplinAn open-source note app with a web clipper, Markdown notes and end-to-end encrypted sync.
- Microsoft OneNoteA free notebook-style note app with sections and pages, included with Microsoft 365.
- SimplenotePlain, fast, free notes synced across devices.
Listed for information; LaunchStall isn’t affiliated with Apple Notes. The quoted description comes from support.apple.com. Features and plans change — check the official site for current details.