- Pick it if you are:
- Apple-only users; Quick capture and lists
- Top complaint:
- Apple Notes not syncing between iPhone and Mac
- Price:
- Free plan
- Top complaint:
- Why is Evernote so expensive? Repeated price increases since 2023
- Price:
- Free plan, paid from $8.25/mo
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Apple Notes
- Apple Notes not syncing between iPhone and Mac(8/10)
- Apple Notes disappeared or missing after update(9/10)
- Apple Notes shared note not updating or collaboration unavailable(7/10)
- Apple Notes not syncing when iCloud storage is full(7/10)
- Apple Notes crashing after iOS or macOS update(6/10)
Evernote
- Evernote not syncing between devices(8/10)
- Free plan device limit locks users out after downgrading(7/10)
Apple Notes
- Forgot Apple Notes password for locked notes(8/10)
- Locked notes do not sync edits with collaborators(4/10)
Evernote
- Hard to export Evernote notes (desktop only, batch limits)(9/10)
Apple Notes
- Apple Notes slow, lagging or freezing with large notes(6/10)
Evernote
- Slow performance and frequent crashes(8/10)
Apple Notes
- Apple Notes has no Android or Windows app(7/10)
- Gmail or Google notes not syncing in Apple Notes(5/10)
Evernote
No signals
Apple Notes
- Apple Notes export and import limits(6/10)
- Apple Notes lacks features of dedicated note apps(5/10)
Evernote
- V10 redesign broke workflows and removed features(8/10)
- Aggressive upgrade pop-ups and UX traps(6/10)
- Cluttered interface and poor search functionality(6/10)
Apple Notes
No signals
Evernote
- Why is Evernote so expensive? Repeated price increases since 2023(9/10)
- Evernote free plan limited to 50 notes, 1 notebook and 1 device(9/10)
- Unauthorized charges and billing issues(8/10)
- Paying more for AI features many users don't want(5/10)
Apple Notes
No signals
Evernote
- Unresponsive customer support after layoffs(9/10)
Pricing Comparison
Apple Notes
Users: One Apple Account
Storage: Counts against iCloud storage (5 GB free)
Limits: Apple devices only (iCloud.com on the web), no Android or Windows app, no in-app Markdown writing, limited linking
Evernote
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1 GB, 200 attachments
Limits: Cannot create new notes once over 50; only 2 device unsyncs per month
Users: 1 user
Storage: 5 GB, 1,000 attachments
Limits: Hard caps on notes, notebooks and devices; storage capped
Users: 1 user
Storage: Unlimited (safeguard limits apply)
Limits: Individual plan only, no team admin
Users: Per seat
Storage: From 250 MB up to unlimited
Limits: Flexible plan limits scale with seats
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Apple Notes | Evernote |
|---|---|---|
| Security | ||
| Locked notes A forgotten separate password cannot be recovered | ||
| Data export Desktop app only, ENEX/HTML, batch or per-notebook | ||
| Local-first storage Cloud-only, data on Evernote servers | ||
| End-to-end encryption No E2EE; only in-note text encryption on Mac/Windows | ||
| Open source Proprietary | ||
| Capture | ||
| Web clipper Still one of the best web clippers | ||
| Sharing | ||
| Shared editing iCloud notes only | ||
| Search | ||
| OCR search Text search in images and PDFs | ||
| Data | ||
| Markdown export Needs iOS 26 or macOS Tahoe | ||
| Reliability | ||
| Cross-device sync Free: 1 device (Web counts), Starter: 3, Advanced: unlimited | ||
| Offline access Paid plans only | ||
| Core | ||
| Document scanning Mobile app feature | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Android app | ||
| Windows app iCloud.com web only | ||
| AI | ||
| AI features Starter plan and above | ||
| Storage | ||
| Unlimited notes Advanced plan only ($249.99/year) | ||
| Power | ||
| Backlinks and plugins | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Free tier Limited to 50 notes, 1 device | ||
| Usability | ||
| Note templates Available | ||
| Markdown support No native markdown | ||
| Organization | ||
| Tags and notebooks Notebook limits on lower tiers | ||
| Bidirectional linking Not available | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Task management Basic tasks within notes | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Third-party integrations Google Drive, Slack, etc. | ||
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