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Best Note-Taking Apps for iPhone and iPad in 2026

8 of the 9 note-taking apps ranked on listme.name match: they officially support iOS. The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.

8 products ranked Updated October 2026 How we rank

The ranking

  1. 1

    Obsidian

    Keeps notes as plain Markdown files on your disk, with the deepest plugin ecosystem in this list. Sync and publishing cost extra, and the app is not open source, unlike Joplin and Logseq.

    Best for Local-first notes and personal knowledge bases

    WindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    93.5of 100
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  2. 2

    Notion

    The strongest hosted workspace here, with pages, databases and team sharing in one place. Notes live on Notion's servers, and paid plans charge per member, unlike the local tools above.

    Best for Team workspaces with notes, databases and tasks

    WebmacOSWindowsiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades

    90.5of 100
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  3. 3

    Microsoft OneNote

    A free notebook that runs on Windows, Apple devices, Android and the web, with pen and drawing support. Its canvas pages suit sketches more than plain typed notes.

    Best for Free mixed-media notebooks across Windows and Apple

    WindowsmacOSiOS, iPadOSAndroidWebFree

    88.5of 100
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  4. 4

    Joplin

    The open-source choice here, AGPL-licensed, covering desktop, mobile and terminal with end-to-end encrypted sync. Its interface is plainer than the commercial apps, and sharing runs through Joplin Cloud.

    Best for Open-source notes with end-to-end encrypted sync

    WindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source

    87.0of 100
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  5. 5

    Apple Notes

    Free and built into Apple devices, with iCloud sync, scanning and audio transcription. It runs only on Apple platforms and has fewer organizing tools than Obsidian or Logseq.

    Best for Quick notes across Apple devices with iCloud

    macOSiOS, iPadOSFree

    85.5of 100
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  6. 6

    Bear

    A focused Markdown editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad, with tags and inline sketches. The free tier stays local, and iCloud sync needs PRO, unlike Apple Notes where iCloud is part of the built-in app.

    Best for Markdown writing on Mac, iPhone and iPad

    macOSiOS, iPadOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    82.5of 100
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  7. 7

    Evernote

    Clipping, document scanning and search are strong, and the apps cover most platforms. The free plan is capped at 50 notes and one synced device, which limits it more than the free options here.

    Best for Clipping and scanning in a notebook app

    iOSAndroidWebWindowsmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades

    80.5of 100
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  8. 8

    Google Keep

    Fast capture of notes, lists and voice memos, free with a Google Account. It organizes with labels rather than folders and is built for short notes, so it ranks below the apps with deeper organization.

    Best for Quick notes, lists and reminders on any device

    WebAndroidiOS, iPadOSFree

    79.0of 100
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At a glance

ProductScorePricePlatformsNotes storedShared editing
Obsidian93.5Free plan, paid upgradesWindowsmacOSLinuxiOSAndroidLocal Markdown filesYes
Notion90.5Free plan, paid upgradesWebmacOSWindowsiOSAndroidNotion's serversYes
Microsoft OneNote88.5FreeWindowsmacOSiOS, iPadOSAndroidWebMicrosoft cloudYes
Joplin87.0Free and open sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxAndroidiOSCommand lineLocal, optional syncYes
Apple Notes85.5FreemacOSiOS, iPadOSApple devices, optional iCloudYes
Bear82.5Free plan, paid upgradesmacOSiOS, iPadOSApple devices, iCloud with PRONo
Evernote80.5Free plan, paid upgradesiOSAndroidWebWindowsmacOSEvernote cloudYes
Google Keep79.0FreeWebAndroidiOS, iPadOSGoogle account cloudYes