# Simplenote

> Simple notes, todos and memos

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id289429962](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id289429962)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id289429962`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Automattic
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (4,313 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.55
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-04
- **First published:** 2019-02-12
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplenote/id289429962)
- **Website:** [https://simplenote.com/](https://simplenote.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://simplenote.com/privacy/](https://simplenote.com/privacy/)

## Description

Simplenote makes note-taking effortless: jot down ideas, keep to-do lists, and organize content with tags and pins. It syncs across devices for free, so your notes are always with you, and you can find anything fast with instant search and keyword highlighting. Markdown support lets you format notes, and you can log in with email or WordPress.com for quick access.

Collaborate and share notes, publish selected content to the web, and connect with WordPress sites. Quickly share via third-party apps, and protect your notes with a passcode lock. Organize with tags, rename/reorder tags, and customize your sorting to stay productive.

## Rankings

- #27,746 — Overall
- #30 — note
- #35 — notebook

## Review summary

Simplenote is praised for its clean, simple interface and reliable syncing across devices, with conflict resolution that preserves copies and a lightweight, ad-free experience. However, users repeatedly report login/authentication problems, registration friction, and concerns over privacy policy and data handling. Several reviews also cite missing features like image support and occasional data-loss reliability worries.

### Pros

- Reliable cross-device syncing across Apple devices and other platforms
- Simple, distraction-free interface that's lightweight and ad-free
- Effective conflict handling that saves multiple copies to prevent data loss
- Ability to publish notes and share them via a simple link
- Longstanding reliability and fast note-taking

### Cons

- Frequent authentication and login issues across platforms (password errors, cannot reach server, login flows malfunctioning)
- Registration/verification friction (email confirmation emails not received, manual login problems)
- Privacy policy concerns about data collection and handling by the provider
- Missing essential feature: inability to attach or insert images in notes
- Occasional data-loss concerns and reliability worries

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id289429962)