Simplenote

- April 24, 2017

Everyone

Productivity

( 9,215)

Description

Simplenote is an easy way to keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Your notes stay in sync with all of your devices for free.

The Simplenote experience is all about speed and efficiency. Open it, write some thoughts, and you're done. As your collection of notes grows, you can search them instantly and keep them organized with tags and pins.

The best way to learn about Simplenote is to try it. Once you're up and running, visit simplenote.com to download it on other devices and start accessing your notes everywhere.

Reviews

4.4

9,215 total

5 5,692

4 2,102

3 766

2 296

1 359

Quetzalcoatl Iii

It would be perfect if it had the option for automatic drive sync. I dislike having different services for each of my activities, and file management is done through drive, so I'd prefer syncing directly there instead of needing to upload frequently and delete older files.

Shashank Srivastava

What a great little note taking app! I use it daily as a rough note book. My job as a SysAdmin and developer requires me to capture a lot of notes to & from my Mac and remote servers. Simplenote makes it a breeze to paste code/log snippets from here & there. Works like a charm 😊 An app from WordPress developers can never disappoint.

Cristiano Jacques

Excellent. Simple, fast, clean. The automatic and no-hassle synchronization with my desktop allows me to keep me organized with my todo lists, and to write longer texts that I can then easily transfer from my PC to any of my phone apps.

lynn ht

I've only had it for 10 minutes but it's better than I expected. I was looking for something I can launch and add a quick note (without clicking an extra step to add a txt note vs image, etc). This launches quick and is simple. Even better, I can connect to notes online. (If I type up my grocery list on the laptop, they show up in my app. Yay!)

Daniel O Broin

1. Full cross platform Markdown support. Not much use if it doesn't work everywhere. 2. Full open file access with options to sync across Dropbox, Drive, Synthing, etc. and note encryption. Frankly, having the apps open source and forcing users to use your proprietary sync service across your own servers just comes across as suspicious. What do you have to gain when your apps are open and free anyway?

Joe Zucco

This app used to be great until the developers forced you to sign up for an account to use it. I want a simple note taking app, not another account I have to manage. It should be an option, not be forced upon users. Uninstalled, sorry to say.

User reviews

Quetzalcoatl Iii June 21, 2017

Shashank Srivastava June 3, 2017

Cristiano Jacques June 19, 2017

lynn ht April 27, 2017

Automattic, Inc April 28, 2017

That's great to hear! Thanks for the review.

Daniel O Broin May 7, 2017

Automattic, Inc October 11, 2016

Thanks for the review and for your feedback!

Joe Zucco May 23, 2017

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review! We made the change to be consistent with our other apps and from a support perspective we had users who had lost notes when they changed devices because they were not saved to our servers. Having an account means notes are saved on our servers and accessible from any device.

Josh Javier April 27, 2017

True to its name. The most simple, minimal, yet fully functional notes app I've ever used, without the bloatware of Evernote. I use it as my default app for quickly recording random thoughts and rough drafts (you can turn on Markdown for individual notes - very handy feature). Highly recommended if you want a fast and simple notes app that doesn't get in the way of your thoughts.

Automattic, Inc April 28, 2017

Thanks so much for reviewing the app!

Prince Kael May 6, 2017

One of my favourite note apps because it's minimalistic and simple. Does its job well without being over the top like Evernote. The widget doesn't work on my phone though and accounts shouldn't be required.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks! Happy noting :)

May 19, 2017

great note app, lightweight, fast loading, sync across devices. one feature it could use is 'undo last action': so,for example, if i accidentally delete a line, i can press undo, and it would restore the line. evernote and some others do this. please consider adding an undo feature, it would make the app so much better if you make a mistake :)

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review! The history feature works like an undo by saving previous versions of a note. You can revert to a previous version by opening a note and tapping the clock icon at the top. Them move the slider to view previous versions.

Stuart Murray May 20, 2017

Didn't want a cloud app. I wanted a simple note app for a single device. Don't like being forced to signup by email before clear explanations of why this is necessary, and where my data is going. It may well be a great cross-platform cloud storage program, but that's not what I wanted.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review! We understand the app is not for everyone. I hope you find what you're looking for :)

Mainak Ghosh June 20, 2017

I really liked it. I get the that simplenote is all about simplicity but I personally wanted some features in simplenote to use this as my primary note taking app, like sketching, adding picture, voice note. I really looking forward to use this app my default note taking app. ☺

Minakshi Bargale June 3, 2017

This is a very simple and incredibly powerful note app. It backs up all the data seamlessly in realtime without we even knowing it. And we can collaborate any note with anyone just by tagging their email ids. And the best thing is... It is available for all platforms, even for PC, Linux & Web. That means whatever you write in your phone, it immediately becomes available on your computer. Awesomeness!!! :) P.S. It's totally free, with no ads.

Sirius Lee Bakoff May 24, 2017

Great unless you phone dies. Then you lose everything. No backup. What bs.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Did you try signing into your account using our web app https://app.simplenote.com/signin ? Notes should be saved to our server and recoverable when you sign into your account. Feel free to get in touch with us here https://simplenote.com/contact-us/

Reny Mustiasih April 30, 2017

Easy to use, just like the name. And really simple for uploading. But, i hope next update, i could insert an image in my note when I'm uploading. Maybe, seems like a persnoal blog. But, some people maybe love it, cause it was so simple ^^~~ I'll give you 5 stars if i can insert image ♡

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks so much for the review. You can embed images with markdown, if that helps. This guide has more info: https://simplenote.com/help/#markdown Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions https://simplenote.com/contact-us/

anoop murali June 20, 2017

Hate it I made a hell lot of notes i this app After few days, just to make a back up, i just created a new account in this app, all of a sudden everything disappeared. All of my notes. I tried signing out, didn't work.

June 14, 2017

Great simple cross-platform app. The only thing I would like to see the developers add would be some basic editing like bold, italics, bullets, etc.

May 10, 2017

Based on the first few hours of use it seems great! Just a tiny wish.. could we have checklists, please?

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks so much for the review and the suggestion!

Kathya Peugeot June 11, 2017

I like it but you should add the italic, bold and underline formatting option because they are some options I need a lot.

James Dykstra May 22, 2017

A great note app from a reliable developer. The app has few features, but the name suggests that's kind of the point. A small enough download that even the most basic phones should be able to run it. Love it.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks so much for the review!

Amrit Leone June 7, 2017

Simplenote is the best app for taking notes. The interface is designed well and kept to minimal. It is very simple to use and name justifies itself. I am a WordPress Enthusiast and love all the products created by Automattic.

May 17, 2017

It's a great app simple clean interface. Just one request add To-Do list please.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks so much for the review and the suggestion!

yann sténoché May 1, 2017

One of my favorites. The app keeps improving its syncing and OS support. You can open each note in a simple text editor. Support team is reactive an helpful.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks so much for the review! Happy noting :)

Tareef Mando April 25, 2017

تطبيق بسيط لالتقاط وتسجيل الملاحظات، يدعم الماركداون، خفيف، خاصية البحث سريعة بشكل ملحوظ، يتوفر منه نسخة لسطح مكتب اللينكس.. البرنامج نفسه مفتوح المصدر

Automattic, Inc April 28, 2017

Thanks for the review!

Nazhan Syamil April 30, 2017

such an easy sync note , but it would be better if you can attach images.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review! You can embed images with markdown, if that helps. Markdown is explained here https://simplenote.com/help/#markdown. Feel free to get in touch with us if you'd like to learn more https://simplenote.com/contact-us/

Iván Jara June 22, 2017

Nice note taking app, cross platform and secure.

Jeffrey Crain June 5, 2017

Need bolding,color,word cross out options etc..

Dhika Ahmad Aulia May 18, 2017

WOW NOW THAT YOU GUYS ADDED A MARKDOWN SUPPORT, HOW ABOUT TELLING US ON HOW TO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE?

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review! Simplenote is owned by Automattic, makers of WordPress.com, and this helps to pay the bills.

Manasi Bargale June 4, 2017

This is awesome! Free app, free cloud service with unlimited space! No ads! Works on Android, iPhone, Windows PC, Windows Phone, Linux & Web too!!!

May 3, 2017

Rating 5+ I will like to merge two notes into one... Please add this feature

Automattic, Inc April 27, 2017

Thanks for your review and for the suggestion! Do you want to merge two notes into one?

Shen Chen May 2, 2017

Great app, however code and lists markdown do not appear to work when it does on the Windows app.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review!

Beorhtio Gliskron April 30, 2017

This is what i am look for!!! I am wanted to post link on youtube as description that anyone can see my character abilities etc...thank you for this!!!!!

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks so much for the review! Happy noting :)

Sukhvir May 18, 2017

Add Please add “First Created" and “Last edited" date and time.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review. You can change the sort order in the settings in the app. There are options to sort notes by modified date, created date, and alphabetical.

Krish kaito June 17, 2017

Include a TO do list featue like a proper to do list. Include features like attaching documents and other stuffs.

Mohd Yatim May 25, 2017

Great for SIMPLE, easily searchable and completely SYNCED notes. Perfect for writers and journalists.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the great review! We're very happy to hear you're enjoying the app.

Adam Yap June 4, 2017

Fantastic. A great replacement for notes.app on iOS and cross platform as well!

pylod two May 18, 2017

It just works!

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Thanks for the review!

alay paun April 25, 2017

Pretty damn good. Simple and effective. Would like real black mode.

Automattic, Inc April 28, 2017

Thanks for the review!

Thony Thorn June 21, 2017

Should like it more if it start in tags view

Michael Cotterell May 13, 2017

Excellent - I love the way it synchronised with Evernote.

Automattic, Inc June 1, 2017

Hello! Thanks so much for the review. Happy noting!

Les Norman April 27, 2017

Finest and most reliable note taking app on the market

Automattic, Inc April 28, 2017

Thanks for your review! Happy noting!

What's New

* New users of the app must sign in with a Simplenote account.

* Minor UI and reliability improvements.

Additional information

Updated

April 24, 2017

Installs

500,000 - 1,000,000

Requires Android

4.0.3 and up

Content Rating

Everyone

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