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CherryTree alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The CherryTree listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 91 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

CherryTree is free to use. 74 of them are free or have a free plan.

91 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to CherryTree

  1. FSNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app for Mac and iPhone

    • FSNotes starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $8.99 one-time for Mac. CherryTree is free.
    • Only FSNotes lists an iOS app.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • FSNotes can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    FSNotes pricing and details

  2. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. CherryTree is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • FUTO Notes also covers Markdown.
    FUTO Notes pricing and details

  3. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Obsidian lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Obsidian pricing and details

  4. Anytype

    Local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace for notes and data

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Anytype lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • CherryTree is open source, according to its own site.
    Anytype pricing and details

  5. Logseq

    Open-source outliner for linked notes stored as local files

    • Logseq starts at $5 per month for Open Collective backers, which unlocks Logseq Sync. CherryTree is free.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq also covers Markdown, linked notes, whiteboard and daily notes.
    Logseq pricing and details

  6. Reflect

    Open-source daily notes app with backlinks and local Markdown

    • Reflect starts at $9.99 per month, or $99 per year, for the iPhone and iPad app. CherryTree is free.
    • Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
    • Only Reflect lists a browser extension.
    • Only CherryTree lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Reflect pricing and details

  7. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    Joplin pricing and details

  8. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. CherryTree is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Simplenote also covers Markdown and linked notes.
    Simplenote pricing and details

  9. Standard Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes app with open source clients

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Standard Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Standard Notes lists a browser extension.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  10. SiYuan

    Open-source, local-first notes built on linked content blocks

    • SiYuan starts at $64 one-time payment (PRO Features). CherryTree is free.
    • Only SiYuan lists a web app.
    • Only SiYuan lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only SiYuan lists a browser extension.
    SiYuan pricing and details

  11. Lockbook

    Open-source encrypted notes app with Markdown and drawing

    • Lockbook starts at $2.99 per month. CherryTree is free.
    • Only Lockbook lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Lockbook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Lockbook also covers Markdown.
    Lockbook pricing and details

  12. Mimiri Notes

    End-to-end encrypted notes in a tree, with encrypted sharing

    • Mimiri Notes starts at $1.20 per month, or $12 per year (Tier 1). CherryTree is free.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists a web app.
    • Only Mimiri Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mimiri Notes is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Mimiri Notes pricing and details

79 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

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Common questions

Which CherryTree alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

FSNotes, FUTO Notes, Obsidian, Anytype, Logseq, Reflect, Joplin, Simplenote and 83 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does CherryTree have an iPhone and iPad app?

The CherryTree listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

FSNotes, FUTO Notes, Obsidian, Anytype, Logseq, Reflect, Joplin, Simplenote and 66 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to CherryTree: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.