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Heynote alternatives with an Android app

The Heynote listing does not include an Android app. 68 of the 146 other note-taking apps in this directory list an Android app.

Heynote is free to use. 63 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Heynote

  1. Inkdrop

    Markdown note app for developers with encrypted sync

    • Inkdrop starts at $8.31 per month, billed annually ($99.80 per year). Heynote is free.
    • Heynote has a free plan. Inkdrop does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Inkdrop lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Inkdrop lists a browser extension.
  2. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists a web app.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Simplenote is open source, according to its own site.
  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). Heynote 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.
  4. 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. Heynote is free.
    • Only Logseq lists a web app.
    • Only Logseq lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Logseq is open source, according to its own site.
  5. FUTO Notes

    Local-first Markdown notes with self-hosted encrypted sync

    • FUTO Notes is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only FUTO Notes lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FUTO Notes is open source, self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Heynote also covers calculator.
  6. Markor

    Offline Android text editor for Markdown notes and todo.txt

    • Markor is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only Markor lists an Android app.
    • Only Heynote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Markor is open source, according to its own site.
  7. Quillpad

    Open-source Android notes app with Markdown and task lists

    • Quillpad is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only Quillpad lists an Android app.
    • Only Heynote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Quillpad is open source, according to its own site.
  8. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only NoteGen lists Android and iOS apps.
    • Only NoteGen lists a browser extension.
    • NoteGen is open source, according to its own site.
  9. QOwnNotes

    Open-source Markdown notes app with Nextcloud and ownCloud support

    • QOwnNotes is free. Heynote is free.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists an Android app.
    • Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
    • QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
  10. Zettel Notes

    Android Markdown note app built around the Zettelkasten method

    • Zettel Notes starts at $0.99 one-time for the cheapest paid plugin; most are $2.99 to $5.99. Heynote is free.
    • Only Zettel Notes lists an Android app.
    • Only Heynote lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Zettel Notes also covers linked notes, web clipper and templates.
  11. Gravity

    Single-stream notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android

    • Gravity starts at $9.99 one-time per platform. Heynote is free.
    • Heynote has a free plan. Gravity does not.
    • Only Gravity lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Heynote lists Windows and Linux apps.
  12. Anytype

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

    • Anytype starts at $4 per month, billed yearly ($5 billed monthly). Heynote is free.
    • Only Anytype lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Anytype is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Anytype also covers kanban boards.

Common questions

Which Heynote alternatives have an Android app?

Inkdrop, Simplenote, Obsidian, Logseq, FUTO Notes, Markor, Quillpad, NoteGen and 60 more list an Android app.

Does Heynote have an Android app?

The Heynote listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Simplenote, Obsidian, Logseq, FUTO Notes, Markor, Quillpad, NoteGen, QOwnNotes and 55 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 Heynote: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.