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   Paper 3.0▲781

   The new sticky note

   2015

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   Dim Notes▲332

   Auto-tags your thoughts

   Nov 2025 · thedim.app

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   Jot▲235

   The no-fuss way to take notes

   2018

4. 4
   SideNotes▲290

   Clean notes with superpowers on the side of your monitor

   2019

5. 5
   Notes▲103

   Streamlined notes: quick & organized

   2024

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   Grid Note▲130

   A smart way to note with structured layouts 📝

   2018

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   Stupid Notes▲338

   Minimalist note taking app

   2025

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   BrainFlow▲89

   Turn your rambling thoughts into coherent notes

   Jun 2026 · brainflow.tech

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   Manifest▲248

   A simple grid-based pinboard for note taking.

   2020

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    Dumbnote▲141

    Offline-first Markdown note app. No lock-in. Just write.

    2025

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    Once▲179

    Keep a journal like a real life book.

    2018

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    Minimal▲166

    A meditation inspired writing app for effective notes

    2021

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    SwipeNote▲67

    Rediscover your ideas

    Dec 2025 · apps.apple.com

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    Journal▲183

    Organize all your ideas

    2018

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    Notey▲117

    Capture thoughts effortlessly with smart, secure notes

    2025

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    UpNote▲161

    The most pleasant app for writing and organizing notes

    2020

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    Umbrella Note – Simple app for notes and journals▲71

    2018 · umbrellanote.com

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    A canvas-based note taking and organizer app▲61

    So I've been working on this app for a very long time now. Started off by wanting an app that separates long form notes from short form notes visually and keeps everything organized on a canvas. The app features: -Sticky notes for quick, small notes and A4 notes for long form documents -A quick mode that uses local storage to quickly open the app and jot down a thought on the canvas -A PDF export option that exports your notes into 3 custom designed PDF styles -Visual hierarchy to replicate file structure instead of a linear fashion, where your files are notes, stacks are folders and labels…

    Jul 2026 · passinote.app

19. 19YA
    YourNote, a note-taking app that puts users’ data first▲68

    2018 · yournote.app

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    Reloggly▲35

    Your life, finally searchable

    19d ago · reloggly.com

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    Note☰Block▲72

    The shareable notetaking app that keeps your notes safe

    2019

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    NotePlan 3 – Native (Mac/iOS) note-taking based on local Markdown files▲56

    2020 · noteplan.co

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    MinimalistNotes▲7

    In-browser private notepad, no signup required, free forever

    Jan 2026 · minimalistnotes.com

24. 24SN
    Simple note-taking and blogging▲57

    2018 · notepin.co

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