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24 alternatives to Pensieve

An app for taking photographic notes

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Pensieve launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Pensieve▲82

   Capture ideas, be present, recall & act on your notes later

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Penman▲117

   A voice-driven note taking app 🗣️📝

   2018 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Paper 3.0▲781

   The new sticky note

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Memory▲334

   Your private daily photo journal for iPhone

   2024 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Hints▲492

   Valuable info is quickly captured and self-organized

   2022 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   NoteLedge▲210

   Take better notes, your way

   2021 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Scratchpad▲384

   Quick notes, always available

   2024 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Magpie▲90

   The beautiful lovechild of Apple's Photos and Notes apps

   2019 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Contexted▲107

   Write, connect & visualize your notes

   2019 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Capacities Mobile App▲358

    Your on the go note-taking companion

    2024 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Notebag▲298

    A keyboard-focused note-taking app that gets out of your way

    2020 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Notey▲117

    Capture thoughts effortlessly with smart, secure notes

    2025 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Stupid Notes▲338

    Minimalist note taking app

    2025 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Screenshot PRO▲140

    Easily search and organize your screenshots (iOS App)

    2019 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Yope▲74

    An idea-focused note taking app which extends your brain

    2020 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    MemoCam▲128

    Capture and save any info nearby with your camera

    2018 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    pensievepixel▲15

    A mini version of exceladraw

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    TextSniper▲204

    Capture any text from your Mac's screen

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    TikTok Notes▲173

    The new photo and text sharing app from TikTok

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Datafilm▲84

    Notes for film photographers

    2021 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Notepad▲77

    Simple app to take notes.

    2022 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    SuperNote▲121

    AI-first note-taking that turns any content into knowledge

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    MindNote▲30

    Write 10× faster with AI

    2025 · mindnote.online · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Defter Notes▲111

    iPad app for handwritten spatial notes

    2022 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →