Simple Notes is an easy-to-use notes app that leaves out the extras, so writing, organizing, and finding notes stay simple.
Notes go into color-coded folders, and you can find them using the calendar or photo album. No account or setup is required, and the app works offline.
Core features are free. Keep everything in one place, from class notes and work memos to a diary or baby journal.
[Features]
■ Add Photos to Notes
- Attach images to any note
- Insert pictures from your photo library, or take a photo on the spot
■ Folder Organization
- Create folders to keep your notes organized
- Choose from 24 folder colors to tell categories apart at a glance
■ Calendar View
- View notes by date using the built-in calendar
- Tap any date to see notes for that date — perfect for locating past entries
■ Photo Album
- Browse all images added to notes in one place
- Tap a photo to jump to its note
■ Home Screen & Lock Screen Widgets
- Keep a note on your Home Screen like a sticky note — no need to open the app
- Lock Screen widgets let you see a note without unlocking your iPhone
- Choose which note to display and its text size
*Widgets are part of the Premium Service*
■ Sort Notes & Bullet Lists
- Sort by note date, date edited, date created, or title, ascending or descending
- Bullet lists make it easy to write shopping and packing lists
■ Passcode Lock
- Protect your notes with a passcode
- Supports Face ID and Touch ID for quick and secure access
■ Font Styles
- Choose from 12 font styles
- Choose a playful, elegant, or professional look for your notes
■ Themes and App Icons
- Pick from 23 theme colors and matching app icons
- Customize the look of the app and even the Home Screen icon
■ Full-Note Image & PDF
- Turn an entire note, even a long one with photos, into a single image to share
- Export notes as PDFs for work or school
■ Data Backup & Export
- Back up your notes to iCloud or export them to your computer
- Hand exported notes to AI apps for summaries, or save them to Notion or Google Drive
- Export formats: HTML (for Windows), RTFD (for Mac, keeps images), PDF, and TXT
*Data export and iCloud backup are part of the Premium Service; notes are also included in your iPhone’s device backup*
■ iCloud Sync
- Use iCloud to sync notes across your iPhone and iPad (Premium Service)
- Restore your notes on a new device if yours is lost or broken
■ Smart Search
- Use the built-in search to quickly find notes
- Add text tags like “#Important” to make key notes easier to locate
■ Character Count
- Check the character count as you write reports, essays, or fiction
- Each note can hold up to 100,000 characters
■ Text Display Settings
- Adjust text size, contrast, and line spacing
- Ideal if you prefer larger text or need better readability
- Dark Mode is supported for nighttime use
■ Remove Ads
- The Premium Service hides all ads
- Enjoy a clean, distraction-free screen for your notes
[Great For]
- Students: class and lecture notes with photos, one folder per course — export notes as PDF or text and hand them to AI apps for exam prep
- Parents: a baby journal with photos, growth records, and family memos in folders
- Work: meeting notes, ideas, and memos in one place — tap the mic on the iOS keyboard to dictate notes, handy for transcripts and meeting minutes
- Writers: novels, blog drafts, and reports — live character count and PDF sharing
[Good to Know]
- Works on iPhone and iPad (iOS/iPadOS 14 or later)
- Works offline — create and view notes even in Airplane Mode
- No handwriting inside notes or audio recording (write on exported images and PDFs)
[Help & Contact]
- For help, go to “Help / FAQ” in the app settings
- If you still have questions, tap “Contact Us” on the help screen
- For faster support, contact us through the app rather than leaving an App Store review
【Terms of Service】
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【Privacy Policy】
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I’m a journalist and I have tried every app in the store to find that one notepad that is easiest to use. I also needed a simple calendar that I could keep track of my daily earnings in the stock market. I used many apps but none would stick for one reason or another. But the features of this app made keeping track super simple. I could put my earnings in the title bar so they are visible without having to open the full days notes. For more details I can use screenshots of all of my trades and just attach them to the body of the note and they will be there whenever I need them for further breakdowns. I think everyone will probably agree it is the easiest to use and perfect for what you need it for.
Developer Response
Thank you, impendingfate, for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that our app has become your go-to for calendar notes and that you find it easy to use. If you have any more thoughts or suggestions, feel free to share them with us. Have a fantastic day!
Absolutely what I needed
lissaunique
I’ve had this app for a few days now and I love it! I’ve always used Evernote (for 9.99/month) and I do love Evernote, it’s just that my Evernote is so jam packed and I’m creating an oracle deck and it’s complimenting hardback book of short stores that will be published sooner than later. So this app has helped me organize keep myself from being overwhelmed while I work on this dual project. The deck has 42 cards and I am the artist of the images, as well as the writer of the stories. So I have one folder specifically for the 42 cards, one card per page. On each page I put the cards number, the cards image, and the cards meaning (in a couple of words). Then I have a second folder that is specifically for the short stories; each page has a short story, the title of the story and the number card that the story goes with. When these two folders are completed, I will create a folder for the map (that will come in the hardback book as an exciting extra) and keep the map set up and organized in its folder. Then finally, I will create a folder for the small/short fold-out booklet that comes in the deck’s box. I think that’s all that I have planned for now. Hopefully not much more will come up after these 4 folders are completed!You get 7 folders to create with the free version of this app and that’s enough for my project. This app is so incredibly simple and user friendly; it’s customizable and the layout is as seamless as they come! I was recommended this app by a fellow deck creator that I admire, and I’m thankful for that!For those of you who read tarot or buy tarot and oracle decks, be sure to keep an eye out for my upcoming deck, “Spectrum of Insights Oracle Deck”.. and the book, “An Interdimensional Journey’s Book of Fables.” It’s stories are mythological, or some say that they’re dystopian. Either way, after they are completed and released, I’m going to pitch the stories to Netflix for a potential limited series of the stories that are in the book. Thank you for reading and I know you’ll enjoy this app as much as I do! It’s amazing and I’m thankful for it. Not 1 issue that I see anywhere or even a potential issue. That’s amazing! Great job!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Clean interface with folders and passcode lock.
severlysnaped
Best Journaling app! Doesn’t require a monthly fee!!!Yay!!! Just a one time fee to remove ads. Has folders and colors you can organize your notes into. Simple and easy to use. You can back up your data to cloud. Great app for people with multiple notebooks and a need to stay organized. Also has a passcode lock feature. Perfect.
Please add the ability to pin a note at the top in a folder
TRexRunner
Simple Notes is a fantastic app! It is straightforward and easy to use, making it a breeze to stay organized. I would like to request the addition of one feature. Please add the ability to pin a note at the top of a folder. Thank you.
Developer Response
Thank you, TRexRunner, for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Simple Notes is helping you stay organized. We appreciate your suggestion for the ability to pin notes at the top of a folder. Your input is valuable to us. Have a great day!
Bug fixes and improvements.
Version 4.2.1
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