# Notes, Notepad & Memo - UpWord

> Simple notes - by upword

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id778883247](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id778883247)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id778883247`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Curious Creators Co.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (2,479 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.14.0
- **Last updated:** 2018-11-02
- **First published:** 2014-01-22
- **Size:** 60 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes-notepad-memo-upword/id778883247)
- **Website:** [http://www.upwordnotes.com](http://www.upwordnotes.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.upwordnotes.com/legal](http://www.upwordnotes.com/legal)

## Description

Notes, Notepad & Memo — UpWord helps you organize life with notes, lists, and reminders. Its swipe-driven lists, one-tap reminders, and markdown support speed up writing and planning. Dropbox sync keeps content across devices, with folders and favorites to stay organized.

Free core features cover most uses, with optional in-app purchases for additional themes, fonts, repeating reminders, shortcuts, and enhanced syncing. Export options, full-text search, undo/redo, and cloud backup round out a versatile writing and task-management tool.

## Rankings

- #37,290 — Overall
- #41 — minecrosoft
- #47 — note
- #51 — keep
- #69 — notebook

## Review summary

Users praise UpWord for easy use, reliability for long-term note/list management, and strong organization with readable visuals. However, lack of updates, data-backup concerns, stability issues, and missing features like cloud sync, Apple Watch support, and photo attachments hinder trust for long-term use.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface.
- Long-term reliability and a loyal user base; many users consider it a favorite.
- Excellent organization for lists and notes with a folder-like layout.
- Readable visuals with customizable fonts and background colors.

### Cons

- No updates for years; app appears abandoned.
- Data loss risk due to lack of reliable backups/sync (iCloud backup doesn't capture notes).
- Stability issues including crashes and glitches (and occasional navigation bugs).
- Missing essential features: no cloud sync/iCloud, no Apple Watch app, and no photo attachments.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id778883247)