Notes Built-in
Apple · Built-in
Best for
Default free capture on Apple devices
About
Apple's built-in notes; Quick Note and Control Center/Siri make it a default capture baseline. Free and preinstalled.
Key features
- Record and transcribe audio directly into a note.
- Secure sensitive or personal data in a locked note.
- Create checklists. Make a grocery list, a wish list, or a to-do list, then tap to check off items as you go.
- Tap next to section headers to reveal a chevron to collapse text.
- Add tables to quickly organize information.
- Take a Quick Note without opening the app - add Quick Note to your Control Center, swipe up from the bottom right corner with an Apple Pencil on iPad, or use Fn-Q on a keyboard.
Capture types
Text Voice Photo Scan
Content types
Notes Tasks Email Links
Platforms
Apple features
Lock screen widget Unknown
Action Button Yes
Home screen widget Unknown
Control Center Yes
Share sheet Unknown
Siri Yes
Shortcuts Unknown
Spotlight Unknown
Safari extension Unknown
Details
Pricing Free
Rating 4.8
Category Productivity
FAQ
Where do my notes go?
Apple Notes (iCloud).
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