Notes

Write Now is a free Android notepad with no ads that opens a note over any app with a swipe. Reviewers like how simple it is; the complaints are about lost notes, backup and…

Notability is a handwriting, PDF and voice-recording notes app from Ginger Labs, free for 5 notes with a subscription for more. Several reviewers are glad it’s on Android; many report lag, freezes or slowness.

Zettel Notes is a free, ad-free Android app that keeps each note as a separate Markdown file, with optional Dropbox, Git, WebDAV and SFTP sync. Reviewers praise the Markdown support; several say notes or…

Outliner is a free, ad-free Android app that keeps lists, tasks and notes in collapsible trees. Reviewers praise how easy it is and the developer’s help; sync, search, backups and most export formats need…

Simple Journal is a free, ad-free Android journal that keeps entries on your phone and locks with a fingerprint or password. Many reviewers call it simple to use; several object to the price of…

Noteshelf 3 is an Android app for handwritten notes, PDF markup and digital planners, free to start with a one-time Premium purchase. Reviewers like the writing feel and the price; many report sync problems.

Cool Sticky Notes is a free Android app for colored sticky notes, reminders and notepad pages, and reviewers describe a to-do list section too. Reviewers like how simple and colorful it is; ads are…

StarNote is a free Android app for handwritten notes and PDF markup, with Pro as a one-time purchase. Reviewers like the price and the pen tools; sync, sign-in and payment problems lead the complaints.

Safe Notes is the free, ad-free Android app for ProtectedText.com: password-encrypted notes with optional web sync. Reviewers like how simple and private it is; lost notes and auto-scrolling are the big complaints.

Mind Notes is a free Android notes app with folders, checklists, covers, locks and a home-screen widget. Reviewers like how it organizes notes; sync failures and the paywall lead the complaints.