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Memos alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Memos 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.

Memos 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 Memos

  1. 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). Memos is free.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Joplin is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.
    Joplin vs MemosJoplin pricing and details

  2. Google Keep

    Google's app for quick notes, lists and reminders

    • Google Keep starts at $7 per user / month with a 1-year commitment (Workspace Business Starter). Memos is free.
    • Only Google Keep lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Google Keep also covers transcription and tasks.
    Google Keep vs MemosGoogle Keep pricing and details

  3. NoteGen

    Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI

    • NoteGen is free. Memos is free.
    • Only NoteGen lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NoteGen vs MemosNoteGen pricing and details

  4. Strflow

    Chat-style notes timeline for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Strflow starts at $1.49 per month, or $14.99 per year. Memos is free.
    • Only Strflow lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    Strflow vs MemosStrflow pricing and details

  5. Notesnook

    Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform

    • Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). Memos is free.
    • Only Notesnook lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Notesnook is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Notesnook pricing and details

  6. Standard Notes

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

    • Standard Notes starts at $90 per year (Productivity). Memos is free.
    • Only Standard Notes lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Standard Notes is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Memos also covers linked notes.
    Standard Notes pricing and details

  7. Dynalist

    Outlining app for nested lists, notes and tasks

    • Dynalist starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($95.88 per year). Memos is free.
    • Only Dynalist lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Dynalist also covers tasks.
    Dynalist pricing and details

  8. Capacities

    Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks

    • Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Memos is free.
    • Only Capacities lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Capacities also covers daily notes.
    Capacities pricing and details

  9. 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. Memos is free.
    • Only Logseq lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Logseq pricing and details

  10. Bear

    Markdown notes app for Mac, iPhone and iPad with tags and links

    • Bear starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Memos is free.
    • Only Bear lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Memos is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Bear pricing and details

  11. 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. Memos is free.
    • Only Reflect lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Memos lists a web app.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Reflect pricing and details

  12. Simplenote

    Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform

    • Simplenote is free. Memos is free.
    • Only Simplenote lists iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Memos lists a browser extension.
    • Memos is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Simplenote pricing and details

79 more that list an iPhone and iPad app

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Common questions

Which Memos alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Joplin, Google Keep, NoteGen, Strflow, Notesnook, Standard Notes, Dynalist, Capacities and 83 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Memos have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Memos listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these note-taking apps are free?

Joplin, Google Keep, NoteGen, Strflow, Notesnook, Standard Notes, Dynalist, Capacities 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 Memos: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.