Reviews for Simplenote
Login to ReviewMorgan Anderson
Mar 13, 2026Reliable, Fast, and Essential for My Workflow
I've used Simplenote for years and it's a core part of my daily workflow. The syncing is instant and flawless across my phone, laptop, and the web app. The text-focused, fast, and clean interface is perfect for getting ideas down without friction. For a free app, it's an incredible tool for anyone who lives and works from their notes.
Dakota White
Mar 12, 2026Great syncing, but missing basic features
Simplenote's syncing is incredibly fast and reliable across all my devices, which is its standout feature. However, I'm frustrated by the lack of basic formatting like bold or italics, and attachments aren't supported at all. For quick text notes and cross-platform access, it's fantastic, but for anything more I need another app.
Morgan Thomas
Mar 11, 2026The perfect no-fuss note-taking solution
Simplenote lives up to its name—it's clean, fast, and just works. The syncing is incredibly reliable across my phone, tablet, and laptop, so my notes are always up to date. The tagging system is simple but effective for organization, and I appreciate that it's completely free without any nagging for upgrades.
Avery Smith
Mar 09, 2026Too simple for my needs
I gave Simplenote a shot for its promised fast syncing, but the app feels too barebones. The lack of rich text formatting and any organization beyond basic tags makes it hard to manage anything more than quick memos. For a free app, it's reliable enough, but it's more of a text-only notepad than a practical note-taking tool.
Phoenix Harris
Mar 09, 2026My Digital Notepad for Everything
I've been using Simplenote for several years to manage my personal and work notes. The syncing is absolutely flawless; my notes are always up to date on my phone, laptop, and tablet. It's not bloated with features I'll never use, but the tagging and search are so effective I never have trouble finding my notes. For a free app, it's incredibly powerful and reliable, which is exactly what I needed.
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Simplenote
Simplenote is a free, cross-platform note taking and syncing app. It has basic formatting options and tagging capabilities, allowing users …
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