# Noto - Elegant Note

> Modern writing app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1459055246](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1459055246)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1459055246`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Soysauce Lab
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,291 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-27
- **First published:** 2019-10-11
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246)
- **Website:** [http://noto.ink](http://noto.ink/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://noto.ink/privacy](http://noto.ink/privacy)

## Description

Noto - Elegant Note is a free, modern writing app designed for quick thoughts and long-form notes. It includes powerful text editing tools (bold, italic, underline, highlight, lists), a distraction-free interface with dark mode, and iCloud sync to keep notes up to date across devices.

For Pro users, Noto unlocks unlimited attachments (images, video, scans, drawings, files) and advanced formatting (tables, block quotes, code, math), note locking, and exports to HTML, Markdown, PDF, and JPG. Drag to reorder notes, organize with gestures, and quickly multi-select for rapid organization.

## Rankings

- #49,365 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Noto for its clean, distraction-free design, fast performance, and easy-to-use organization with a lifetime purchase option. However, several reports cite crashes on launch, persistent widget issues, a slow update cycle with missing features or poor support responsiveness, and limited Mac compatibility. Overall, it’s highly regarded for focus and aesthetics, but stability and cross-platform use remain concerns.

### Pros

- Clean, minimalistic interface that reduces distractions and helps you focus on writing.
- Fast, smooth performance and a responsive user experience.
- Easy to use with strong organization (folders/views) and an aesthetically pleasing design.
- Great for note organization and workflow, with a one-time lifetime purchase option.
- Relatively reliable and well-liked by users transitioning from other note apps.

### Cons

- Widget previews often do not appear or refresh, reducing usefulness of the widgets.
- Stability issues: crashes on launch or app closing unexpectedly for some users.
- Perceived lack of updates or new features; support and feedback channels feel slow or unresponsive.
- Limited Mac compatibility or issues opening on macOS; best experience on iOS/iPadOS.

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