| Core Identity |
| Developer | Evernote Corporation | Microsoft Corporation | UpNote Company Limited | Zoho Corporation | Any.do | Doist Inc. | Apple | Laurent Cozic |
| Category | Productivity | Productivity | Productivity | Productivity | - | Productivity | Productivity | Productivity |
| Platform | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | - | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 0.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | - | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 0 | 1,035,361 | 1,013 | 23,832 | - | 125,418 | 572,164 | 457 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | - | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 | Jun 24, 2018 | May 22, 2016 | - | Nov 18, 2012 | May 23, 2016 | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated | May 6, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | - | May 4, 2026 | Dec 12, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | terrible | terrible | - | mixed | - | mixed | positive | - |
| Score | 15/100 | 15/100 | - | 45/100 | - | 55/100 | 62/100 | - |
| Praises | - Long-term utility of the note-taking database remains a core value for legacy users
| - Cross-device synchronization allows users to access notes across multiple platforms for daily productivity
| - | - Extensive organizational features like nested notebooks and collections provide a structured note-taking experience
| - | - The Ramble feature provides a valuable stream of consciousness tool for capturing random thoughts
| - Simplicity and Ease of Use
| - |
| Complaints | - Aggressive paywall prompts and subscription price hikes alienate long-term loyal user base
| - Critical synchronization failures and data loss incidents render the application unreliable for daily use
| - | - Unreliable synchronization across devices leads to data conflicts and disappearing notes post-update
| - | - Post-update regressions including missing widget buttons and UI navigation issues frustrate long-term users
| - Data Loss and Sync Reliability
- Missing Power-User Features
| - |
| Requests | - Simplified interface and improved export functionality for migrating data to alternative platforms
| - Improved stylus and pen tool support for handwriting recognition and better brush customization
| - | - Offline-first functionality or local storage options to mitigate reliance on unstable cloud synchronization
| - | - Dynamic task scheduling that adjusts due dates based on actual completion times
| - | - |
| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Long-term utility of the note-taking database sustains legacy subscriber retention
- Cross-device sync ensures consistent utility across user hardware
| - System-level Microsoft 365 integration drives enterprise adoption
- Free unlimited sync lowers switching costs
- Infinite canvas supports complex project workflows
| - | - Ad-free interface supports focused capture
- Nested hierarchy provides structured long-term organization
- Cross-platform sync ensures data availability
| - | - Natural language processing reduces capture friction
- Cross-platform sync maintains high retention
- SOC2 compliance enables enterprise sales
| - Native OS integration (Quick Note, Apple Pencil)
- Massive social proof (2.9M+ ratings)
- Zero-cost model with no ads
| - |
| Weaknesses | - Premium tier pricing above category median
- 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap
- Frequent crashes and slow load times on modern hardware
| - Critical sync failures post-update
- 0.7-star rating gap between iOS and Android
- Frequent read-only mode locks
| - | - Unreliable sync causes data loss
- Mandatory sign-up creates onboarding friction
- Aggressive gating of free features alienates users
| - | - Premium tier at $8/month exceeds category median
- UI regressions in the latest update
- No cloud-save functionality
| - Sync engine instability (data loss reports)
- Lack of internal note search
- No Markdown support
| - |
| Pricing | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | - | freemium | free | free |
| Momentum | Intense | Active | Intense | Active | - | Active | Maintenance | Steady |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~5d avg | 5 versions, ~9d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~10d avg | - | 5 versions, ~11d avg | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~108d avg | 5 versions |
