QOwnNotes alternatives · Note-Taking
QOwnNotes alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The QOwnNotes listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 103 of the 169 other note-taking apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
QOwnNotes is free to use. 80 of them are free or have a free plan.
103 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to QOwnNotes
- Free plan · from €2.40/mo
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). QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Joplin lists a web app.
- Only Joplin lists an iOS app.
- Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Obsidian lists an iOS app.
- Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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. QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Reflect lists an iOS app.
- Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Reflect also covers daily notes.
- Free trial · from $99 one-time
DEVONthink
Document and information manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- DEVONthink starts at $99 one-time license, with 2 Mac seats and 1 year of updates. QOwnNotes is free.
- QOwnNotes has a free plan. DEVONthink does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DEVONthink lists a web app.
- Only DEVONthink lists an iOS app.
- Free
NoteGen
Open-source Markdown notes app that organizes captures with AI
- NoteGen is free. QOwnNotes is free.
- Only NoteGen lists an iOS app.
- NoteGen also covers whiteboard.
- QOwnNotes also covers linked notes.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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. QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Logseq lists a web app.
- Only Logseq lists an iOS app.
- Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Notesnook
Open source, end-to-end encrypted notes on every platform
- Notesnook starts at $1.99 per month, or $19.99 per year (Essential). QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Notesnook lists a web app.
- Only Notesnook lists an iOS app.
- Notesnook is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $29 one-time
NotePlus
Native Markdown notes app with kanban boards and AI chat
- NotePlus starts at $29 one-time purchase (Basic license, 1 computer). QOwnNotes is free.
- Only NotePlus lists an iOS app.
- Only QOwnNotes lists Linux and Android apps.
- Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $12.99 one-time
MiaoYan
Native Mac Markdown notes app with a split editor and preview
- MiaoYan starts at $12.99 one-time purchase (App Store edition). QOwnNotes is free.
- Only MiaoYan lists an iOS app.
- Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Capacities
Object-based note-taking app with daily notes and backlinks
- Capacities starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Capacities lists a web app.
- Only Capacities lists an iOS app.
- QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
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. QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Bear lists an iOS app.
- Only QOwnNotes lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- QOwnNotes is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Simplenote
Free plain-text notes that sync across every major platform
- Simplenote is free. QOwnNotes is free.
- Only Simplenote lists a web app.
- Only Simplenote lists an iOS app.
- Only QOwnNotes lists a browser extension.
91 more that list an iPhone and iPad app
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- Supernotes
- mymind
- Dynalist
- Inkdrop
- TheBrain
- Keep It
- FSNotes
- Notebooks
- FUTO Notes
- GitJournal
- Lazy
- Zavala
- Evernote
- Tana Outliner
- Heptabase
- Microsoft OneNote
- Google Keep
- Workflowy
- Zoho Notebook
- AFFiNE
- Drafts
- Amplenote
- Agenda
- MarginNote
- Fabric
- Lockbook
- Notes Writer
- Cleft
- Relanote
- Gravity
- Bebop
- xTiles
- Flomo
- Walling
- MyMemo
- Noteshub
- Notion
- Anytype
- Craft
- Roam Research
- Apple Notes
- Goodnotes
- Notability
- AppFlowy
- Noteshelf
- MyScript Notes
- NotePlan
- CollaNote
- AudioPen
- Twos
- OmniOutliner
- Tot
- SideNotes
- Mimiri Notes
- Saber
- Notewise
- Kilonotes
- Freenotes
- Talknotes
- Whisper Memos
- Sublime
- Bundled Notes
- Inkpad Notepad
- WeNote
- Strflow
- SnipNotes
- Noticky
- Stylus Labs Write
- Minimal
- Notejoy
- Napkin
- reMarkable
- Orgro
- LiquidText
- Noteful
- Penbook
- ZoomNotes
- Flexcil
- Cloud Outliner
- Notezilla
- Braintoss
- Quick Note
- Inkflow
- Stickier
- Concepts
- Supernote
- Rocketbook
Common questions
Which QOwnNotes alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
Joplin, Obsidian, Reflect, DEVONthink, NoteGen, Logseq, Notesnook, NotePlus and 95 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does QOwnNotes have an iPhone and iPad app?
The QOwnNotes listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and Browser extension.
Which of these note-taking apps are free?
Joplin, Obsidian, Reflect, NoteGen, Logseq, Notesnook, NotePlus, MiaoYan and 72 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
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