11 great note-taking apps for Android

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-13 00:26

Everyone has heard of notes like Google Keep and Evernote. But there are also lesser-known notebooks on Google Play that you might like.

Lifehacker has already compiled a selection of the most popular programs for taking notes on Android. Now let's take a look at the rest of the applications from this category that are worthy of your attention.

1. FairNote

• Types of notes: text notes and checklists.
• Cataloging: tags.
• Synchronization between devices: no, only backup notes to Dropbox or Google Drive.
• Web or computer access: no.
• Reminders: yes.

FairNote developers place an emphasis on the safety of notes. You can encrypt selected recordings and protect them with a password. The paid version of the program allows you to encrypt all files at once with one click and use a fingerprint scanner instead of a password.

2. Omni Notes

• Types of notes: text notes with attachments, images and checklists.
• Cataloging: Categories and Tags.
• Synchronization between devices: no, only backup notes to local memory.
• Web or computer access: no.
• Reminders: yes.

A key feature of Omni Notes is its advanced attachment support. You can attach videos, snapshots, audio recordings, hyperlinks, and even your own drawings to your notes. In addition, it is worth noting the possibility of combining several notes into one. The program is completely free.

3. SomNote

• Types of notes: text notes with attachments and sketches.
• Cataloging: folders.
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: yes.
• Reminders: no.

Lovers of classic folders and files might like this memo. You can protect your notes from strangers by putting a PIN on the application. Among other things, SomNote allows you to attach snapshots and sketches to your notes. With a paid subscription, you get rid of ads, get a variety of themes, 30 GB in the cloud and the ability to protect only selected folders.

4. Monospace

• Types of notes: text notes.
• Cataloging: folders and hashtags.
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: no.
• Reminders: no.

A simple and elegant text editor with nothing superfluous. Monospace has formatting tools, so the program is suitable for creating long posts with beautiful markup. For buyers of the paid version, the application will synchronize notes between devices.

5. Squid

• Types of notes: sketches.
• Cataloging: notebooks (categories).
• Synchronization between devices: no, only backup to Dropbox.
• Web or computer access: yes.
• Reminders: no.

Squid is specially designed for handwritten notes. You can use different templates like the staff, lined canvas and math worksheet, or just draw and write on a white background. The service also allows you to import and mark up PDF documents. More templates and PDF imports will only be available after a paid subscription.

6. Notebook

• Types of notes: text notes with attachments, checklists, audio recordings, images, sketches, PDF files.
• Cataloging: notebooks (folders) and groups.
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: yes.
• Reminders: no.

The developers of this note are positioning it as the killer of Evernote. And I must say, not without reason. Notebook is a powerful cross-platform service for creating and managing a large collection of notes. Lots of settings, easy navigation and intuitive document display modes make Notebook one of the best projects in the category. Moreover, the service is free.

7. ColorNote

• Types of notes: text notes, checklists.
• Cataloging: none.
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: no.
• Reminders: yes.

The simplest note-taking program. Of the additional functions, only the encryption of documents and the ability to put a master password on the application can be distinguished. ColorNote is completely free.

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8. Diigo

• Note types: text notes, images, PDFs, and bookmarks.
• Cataloging: Categories and Tags.
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: yes.
• Reminders: no.

Diigo is a hybrid of bookmark and notepad: in addition to notes, you can save and catalog links to web pages. The service will store a limited number of items for free. To disable the limit, you need to subscribe.

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9. GNotes

• Types of notes: text notes with attachments, sketches and checklists.
• Cataloging: notebooks (categories) and tags.
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: yes.
• Reminders: yes.

You can attach photos, videos, contacts, your own drawings, audio recordings, and other files to GNotes notes. Otherwise, it is a standard note-taking service. Automatic synchronization between devices only works in the paid version of GNotes.

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10. Simplenote

• Types of notes: text notes.
• Cataloging: tags.
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: yes.
• Reminders: no.

Convenient service with a pleasant-looking minimalistic interface. Access to the application can be restricted using a PIN code. Simplenote is conceived as a free tool for quickly creating simple text notes. There are no bells and whistles in it.

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11. Quip

• Types of notes: text notes with attachments.
• Cataloging: folders (categories).
• Synchronization between devices: yes.
• Web or computer access: yes.
• Reminders: yes.

The Quip service is designed with an eye to teamwork with documents. But you can use it as a personal notepad for free. Quip's file system resembles Windows. So, the service allows you to create, move and nest one into another folders for storing notes. With easy-to-use formatting tools, you can create posts with complex headings, hyperlinks, and nested lists.

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