Simplenote
by Automattic
Write and synchronize plain-text notes.
What it does
Organize notes with tags and pins, collaborate on shared text and publish notes to the web. Notes synchronize between devices.
Pricing: is Simplenote free?
US App Store download: Free (USD), checked 2026-09-22. The developer describes free core use; check the listing for eligibility and service limits.
Screenshots
Developer-provided iOS screenshots.






Features
Capture plain notes and to-dos
Write quick notes, create to-do lists and use Markdown when you want formatting without switching to a separate document editor.
Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)Find notes with tags and pins
Tag notes for sorting and searching, pin frequently used notes, and use keyword highlighting to locate a passage.
Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)Sync across your devices
Automatically synchronize your writing across computers, phones and tablets. The developer describes device sync as free.
Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)Collaborate on shared notes
Share a note with another person to work together on ideas or a household list.
Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)Publish notes to the web
Publish selected notes and share their links. Connecting a WordPress.com account also allows publishing directly to a WordPress site.
Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)Sources & verification
- Simplenote: developer's App Store listing (US)Primary source
- Developer’s App Store feature description (iOS)Primary source
Last verified: 22 September 2026. Features not listed here may be unverified.
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