Apps Like Carbon Notes for iPhone and iPad
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Day One: Daily Journal & Diary
Bloom Built Inc
Record life moments securely and instantly
Record entries with audio, video, photos, and text. Save notes and media securely. Sync across devices. Set reminders and view history. Export entries in multiple formats.
Notes Writer - Note Taking
Kairoos Solutions S.L.
Write, Edit, Organize
Write and edit documents with RTF and Markdown support. Annotate and organize with customizable margins, headers, and footers. Edit PDFs directly and save in multiple formats. Sync across devices and access content offline.
Noto - Elegant Note
Soysauce Lab
Edit text with bold, lists, and attachments
Edit text with formatting options like bold, italic, and lists. Attach unlimited files including images, videos, and tables. Use dark mode and iCloud sync. Organize content with gestures and drag reorder. Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF, and JPG.
Bear - Markdown Notes
Shiny Frog Ltd.
Write, organize, and link
Write and organize using . Create journals, plan daily tasks, and track progress with tables and lists. Link together, sketch ideas, and write books. No account required. Export and share directly.
Noteful: Notes & PDF Markup
Noteful Technologies Ltd
Organize and annotate documents
Take handwritten with natural handwriting and Apple Pencil support. Annotate documents, take class , and organize personal knowledge. Sync across devices and share directly.
Obsidian - Connected Notes
Dynalist Inc.
Organize , link ideas, build knowledge
Organize and ideas using plain text Markdown files. Customize toolbar and themes. View in graph format. Access iCloud vaults. Pin sidebar for tablet use. Use quick actions and community plugins.
Notes Writer Pro 2026
Kairoos Solutions S.L.
Take , highlight, and organize content
Take in lectures, stories, articles, journals, and theses. Highlight text in ebooks and PDFs. Fill out PDF forms. Organize and share . Sync across devices. Collaborate on documents in real time. Manage tasks and deadlines. Export in multiple formats.
Notebooks: Write and Organize
Alfons Schmid
, , and transform notes into tasks
Allows users to and format text with Markdown. It supports note-taking, task management, and document organization. Users can create personal wikis, build Zettelkasten systems, and manage research materials.
Greatnotes5 - AI Notes Taker
Kanza Ahmad
Record lectures, transcribe , plan tasks
Record lectures, meetings, and study sessions with automatic transcription. Capture handwritten and organize them into structured documents. Search for by voice or text. Share directly with others. Sync across devices for seamless access.
Standard Notes
Standard Notes Ltd.
Sync across devices securely
Write and sync across devices with end-to-end encryption. Create, edit, and organize locally. Access from iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browser. No ads or third-party data collection.
Carbon - MTG Utility
Nanotube LLC
Customize decks, track players, manage games
Manage MTG tabletop games with support for up to 6 players. Customize card decks and game settings. Track turns, manage tokens, and view player hands. Share game states and synchronize actions across devices.
iA Writer
Information Architects AG
Write in Markdown, style with elegance
Write and format text using Markdown syntax. Customize fonts, colors, and spacing for visual clarity. Focus on content with minimal distractions. Export documents in various formats and share via email or cloud services.
UpNote - notes, diary, journal
UpNote Pte. Ltd.
Write, organize, and focus on your work
Write notes and organize content with customizable fonts and themes. Create private diary entries with a secure lock feature. Sync notes across devices and access them anytime.
Zavala
Vincode, Inc
Organize tasks with gestures and shortcuts
Outline creation and management with nested tags and customizable fonts. Import and export OPML and Markdown files. Sync and share via iCloud. Embed images and format text. Support drag and drop, links, notes, and backlinks.
Simplenote
Automattic, Inc.
Note, list, and organize ideas
Take notes, create to-do lists, and capture ideas. Organize content with tags and pins. Search for notes instantly. Sync notes across devices automatically. Share and collaborate on notes. Log in using email or WordPre.
Pretext
Sam Oakley
Edit text with Markdown and HTML preview
Create and edit Markdown files with syntax highlighting and HTML preview. Export documents and integrate with Files . Use custom keyboard shortcuts and quick-format options. Support full undo/redo and revert-all-changes.
Notes, Notepad & Memo - UpWord
Curious Creators Co.
Organize tasks, notes, and reminders
Organize tasks with swipe gestures for lists and formatting. Add one-tap reminders and set priorities. Create folders and favorites for quick access. Sync across devices and search notes efficiently.
Textastic Code Editor
Alexander Blach
Edit , connect to servers, run commands
Allows editing and text with syntax highlighting for over 80 languages. Connect to SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, or Dropbox. Use built-in SSH terminal for server access. Save and export files directly.
Secure Notes - Lock Notes
PixelPort LLC
Record , encrypt files, folders
Allows users to and encrypt , passwords, and voice memos. Create and manage folders with 3-layer security. Record voice up to 10 minutes. Sync across Apple devices via iCloud. Unlock with biometric authentication.
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