The 5 Best Note-Taking Apps For Organizing Your Thoughts8 minute read

4. Simplenote

A straightforward, cross-platform note-taking and syncing solution 

Originally developed as a Notes alternative for iPhone users, Simplenote is, as the name would suggest, a very straightforward note-taking solution. If you’re looking for a robust note-taking app that will sync across multiple platforms with no gimmicky bells and whistles, this could suit you perfectly. 

Simplenote helps you take notes and create to-do lists, organize them with tags and pins, and find what you need with instant search. This free solution is available for iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, and Linux and works seamlessly across all the different platforms. With Simplenote, notes are quick to create. You can add tags to find notes quickly, and the notes automatically sync, in real-time, across all platforms, meaning you’re always backed up.

It’s easy to share and collaborate with others using Simplenote; you can share a to-do list with a colleague or a shopping list with a housemate, for example. Particularly useful for bloggers: Simplenote can publish directly to a WordPress site by connecting your WordPress.com account.