# MyNotePad

> Customizable notes!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id629786721](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id629786721)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id629786721`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Daniel Amitay
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,610 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.6
- **Last updated:** 2021-06-07
- **First published:** 2013-05-08
- **Size:** 4.04 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mynotepad/id629786721)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://danielamitay.com/](http://danielamitay.com/)

## Description

### Overview
MyNotePad is a lightweight, finger-friendly note-taking extension designed for quick capture and distraction-free writing. It emphasizes a minimal interface with natural gestures, making it easy to jot ideas without clutter.

### Key Features
- Pinch-to-zoom to adjust font size for comfortable viewing
- Gesture-based navigation to switch between notes with minimal taps
- Fewer buttons and a clean, streamlined writing experience for on-the-go use

## Rankings

- #44,324 — Overall

## Review summary

MyNotePad excels in customization, a clean, distraction-free writing experience, and auto-save with ad-free usage. However, it lacks syncing/backups, organization features, and advanced formatting, and it has occasional stability issues. For users who value style and simplicity over robust organization, it's a strong pick; others may miss essential features like cloud sync, folders, or security.

### Pros

- Highly customizable (fonts, colors, backgrounds, including a chalkboard style).
- Simple, clean, minimal UI that focuses on writing; no ads and it's free to use.
- Pleasant typography and readability that aid focused writing.
- Auto-save feature and quick access to add notes.

### Cons

- No syncing across devices and weak backup options (export is per-note).
- Lacks folders/organization and checkboxes for lists.
- Limited formatting options (no italics/bold) and no built-in passcode/security.
- Occasional stability issues (Pencil compatibility, cross-device note merging/line clumping).

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