Apple Notes app works perfectly on Apple devices like iPhone, iPad and Mac. Many iPhone and iPad owners are wondering if they can share Apple Notes with Android users. The answer is yes and no. Even if you can open the Apple Notes app on your Android phone, the experience is not what you expect. So this is not a great option and users want cross-platform note-taking apps that will run on Android and iOS.
We did the hard work for you. The following post provides a list of apps that are Android alternatives to Apple Notes. In other words, note sharing apps that allow you to view and edit notes between iPhone and Android.
Let’s start with our collection, where most apps are free unless stated otherwise.
1. Google Keep
Google Keep is one of the best alternatives to the Apple Notes app. It’s fast, simple, and works on Android, iOS, and the web. The app offers a card-style layout where the size of the card changes according to the amount of data in it. To organize your notes in Google Keep, you get features like color coding of notes and tags.
Other Google Keep features include checklists, photo attachment, voice memos, drawings, location and time-based reminders. You can even collaborate with others using Google Keep and archive your notes when you don’t need them. With a powerful search, notes can be found instantly in Google Keep. See our comparison between Apple Notes and Google Keep for more information. If you don’t like Google Keep, check its alternatives on Android.
Pro Tip: Thinking of importing all your Apple Notes into Google Keep? Learn how to import iPhone notes into Keep.
2. Simple note
Another interesting note-taking app that works on Android and iOS is Simplenote. The app lets you create to-do lists as well as regular text notes where you can add formatting using markup. It is a text-only application that does not support adding images, sounds or similar attachments.
Notes can be edited with the help of tags and note pinning features. Apart from being a cross-platform app, it offers collaboration features. You can even publish your notes directly to a WordPress site. Find out how Simplenote stacks up against Google Keep.
Pro Tip: Another similar app that works across platforms is Standard Notes. Check it. You can even install extensions to enhance the functionality of the app.
3. OneNote
If you’re looking for a free app with all kinds of features, OneNote is a great choice. The app offers notebooks with sections and flexible pages to categorize and organize your notes. You also get lots of text formatting options. The app contains images, audio, video, etc. It even lets you add To-do lists, tables, tags, etc. in OneNote. you can add
OneNote supports the pen for drawings. If you’re a Windows user, you’ll find Sticky Notes in the OneNote mobile apps. You can even share your notes and collaborate with others. OneNote is available for Windows and Mac as well as the web. See how OneNote performs against Apple Notes and the popular Bear Notes.
4. Zoho Notebook
If you’re looking for something visually appealing while offering interesting and useful note-taking features, try Zoho Notebook. Similar to OneNote, you can organize your notes in Notebooks. You can create text-based notes, add images, checklists, and audio.
The application also allows you to scan documents and attach Microsoft documents and PDF files. You can even lock notes. We previously compared Zoho Notebook with Apple Notes. Read this comparison. And if you’re wondering how it competes with Google Keep, we have a comparison for that. If you like Zoho Notebook, check out the tips and tricks.
5. Evernote
How can we forget the popular Evernote app? It must have been recommended for use by at least one person. I loved Evernote until I limited the number of devices in the free version to two. Evernote is one of the best apps if you only need to use the app on Android and iOS.
Evernote can be used for both short notes and long documents. You can organize them in Notebooks and using tags. You can even create checklists, add text formatting, add photos, videos, PDFs, web clippings and drawings, among other features. Read how Evernote compares to Apple Notes and Simplenote
6. Concept
A few Evernote users have switched to Notion. Not your typical note-taking app. It is a convenient workspace where you can write, plan, organize and collaborate with others. You can add photos, create to-do lists, code snippets, and more. It even lets you create Kanban boards, organize data using databases, and view data in multiple formats. The application supports drag and drop mode.
The app offers nested pages, not folders or notebooks. Each page can have several layers of pages inside. You can even copy the link of the pages and insert it inside other pages. You should check out Notion templates which will come in handy for personal use. You can even create a custom template. If you like it, check out Notion tips and tricks to get started. The concept requires a slight learning curve. So be patient while trying it.
7. Nimbus Note
Another Evernote competitor that acts as an alternative to the Apple Notes app is Nimbus Note. The app offers workspaces, folders, and subfolders to categorize notes. You can add images, audio, video and other file types to your notes.
The app also supports to-do lists and reminders. You can even invite others to collaborate with them. The powerful search that the app offers will be an add-on.
Create Long Documents
If you’re looking for a cross-platform note-taking app for long-form documents, you should check out apps like Dropbox Paper, Google Docs, and Workflowy. These apps are designed for taking long notes. In them you will get the corresponding properties.
Next: Did you know that you can also view your iPhone notes in Gmail? Learn how to do this at the next link.
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