Overview

Features & Capabilities

Standard Notes is a private and secure end-to-end encrypted notes app that syncs your notes across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browsers. Private means your notes are end-to-end encrypted, so only you can read them; even we can't read your notes.

This simple, long-lasting notes solution emphasizes security and longevity. It offers unlimited devices and notes, tagging, pin/lock with biometric options, offline access, and optional paid editors (Markdown, code, spreadsheets) plus themes and encrypted backups to cloud services. Standard Notes is open-source and uses industry-leading XChaCha-20 encryption, inviting public audit and trust.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Standard Notes Ltd.
Rating:
4.70
(3,704)
7 new ratings
Version:
3.202.0 Last updated: 2026-08-18
Version code:
886179270
Creation date:
2017-10-13
Compatible devices:
Size:
92.37MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-08-26
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Developed by:
Standard Notes Ltd.
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/standard-notes/id1285392450
Website:
https://standardnotes.com

User Reviews

Standard Notes is praised for strong security (E2EE) and reliable cross‑device syncing, plus solid self-hosting options and a clean UI. However, reviews repeatedly flag steep pricing for paid features, a limited free tier lacking rich text formatting, and recurring login issues on iOS. Mobile typing can be hindered by the on-screen keyboard overlay. Overall, users value its privacy and syncing capabilities, but price and accessibility (especially on mobile) are common complaints.
Pros
  • End-to-end encryption built-in and a privacy-focused design.
  • Excellent cross-device syncing with real-time updates across platforms.
  • Strong support for self-hosting and data control (Docker, etc.).
  • Clean, distraction-free UI that’s easy to use.
Cons
  • High price for premium features; free tier offers limited formatting and many users consider the subscription costly.
  • Login/sign-in issues, especially on iOS, with occasional sign-in bugs.
  • Mobile typing UX can be obstructed by the keyboard overlay, making drafting notes frustrating.
Recent reviews
I’ve been using this for years and there are definitely positives. But… I wish so much for keyboard shortcuts to move between notes and lists and tags. (I’m on OSX and iPhone using either the standalone app or web app in Safari, depending on which one is working at the moment). Positives: semi-securely syncs across devices, ability to tag and organize, robust default note types, but support for independent modules, searchable notes (but not available _inside_ some independent note types. I’m looking at you Markdown Alternative) Issues: security (some temporary files can be found in ~/Library/Containers/com.standardnotes.standardnotes/Data are plain text notes!), feature bloat (the unfortunate cost of success), non-adjustable tiny font size (specifically OSX standalone), and inability to export a proper markdown file from their officially supported note type. Overall still worthwhile, but cleaner apps are starting to flood the stage… which is frustrating since I just want to keep using StandardNotes.
by ta*****, 2026-08-11

Paid for 5 years, app is buggy on iOS. Unable to use “Super Note” from phone as curser gets stuck first position it is placed (web is ok for this). Only plain text notes can be used Reported bug over 2 months ago, support responded but no updates since then and no follow ups.
by S.*****, 2026-08-11
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