Discover my five favourite note-taking apps that help me stay productive throughout the day. As a product designer who has spent years focusing on productivity apps, I believe it’s important to explore various tools to find the perfect fit for your needs. In this article, I will delve into the features of each of these multi-platform apps.
Bear
Bear is a straightforward and user-friendly note-taking tool that can help you stay organized throughout your day. The navigation and user experience in Bear is incredibly easy and intuitive, making it a seamless transition for those familiar with the Note app on Mac. The simplicity of the markdown-based editor is a standout feature, allowing for easy formatting without any unnecessary complications. With the option to use tags, creating a structured system for your notes is a breeze. Additionally, the wide range of themes and customization options, such as adjusting typography, colours, and even the app icon, allows you to personalize your experience to suit your preferences. Overall, Bear is a versatile and efficient tool for anyone looking to streamline their note-taking process.
Platforms Supported
MacOS, iPhone, iPad 
Language Supported
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Pricing (23 June, 2024)
Free with limited optionsBear Pro: $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year7-day Free Trial is available
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Supernote
Supernote is a user-friendly app that is based on markdown, making it easy to use for note-taking. One standout feature is the ability to link notes to your calendar, which can help with organisation. Tags are also available for easier navigation, and the option to visualise notes in a 2D or 3D graph view adds a unique touch. While I personally didn’t find a need for this feature, it can be useful for visual learners. The overall look and feel of the app is sleek and navigation is intuitive, making it easy to adapt to. However, I found that the app lacked some advanced features that I needed. Despite this, I would still recommend Supernotes as a quick and efficient note-taking tool.
Platforms Supported
MacOS, iPhone, Windows, Linux, Android, Web
Language Supported
English
Pricing (23 June, 2024)
Free with limited optionsUnlimited: $10 per month or $91 per year4-year plan: $243 per 4 years
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Craft
Craft is not just any app — it’s my absolute favourite. This powerful tool allows me to create impressive, functional, and visually stunning documents. What sets Craft apart is its flexibility in expression. Whether I want to sketch out ideas on a virtual whiteboard, organise data in a table, or create beautiful cards with my favourite photos, Craft delivers. The ability to customise and style my documents makes me incredibly productive. I rely on Craft for various tasks like maintaining my diary, creating shopping lists, compiling recipes, and organising my design library. It truly serves as my second brain.
Platforms Supported
MacOS, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Web, Vision Pro
Language Supported
English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Pricing (23 June, 2024)
Free with limited optionsPlus: $10 per month or $96 per yearFamily: $18 per month or $180 per year for the entire group (5 members maximum)Team: $60 per month or $600 per year for the entire group (25 members maximum)Business: $300 per month or $3000 per year for unlimited members within a team.
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iA Writer
iA Writer is a sophisticated and sleek tool that excels in creating presentations while offering a simple and elegant text editor. With features such as Focus Mode, which highlights the sentence or paragraph you are currently working on, iA Writer helps remove distractions and allows you to find your voice. The Style Check feature is also valuable, helping you eliminate dull language, clichés, redundancies, and filler text. Additionally, the styling options available in iA Writer allow for further customisation and enhancement of your documents.
Platforms Supported
MacOS, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Android
Language Supported
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Pricing (23 June, 2024)
Charge per platformMac: $49.99iPad and iPhone: $49.99Windows: $29.99Android: $29.99
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Data Not Linked to You
Superlist
Superlist is a relatively new product that has quickly gained popularity. Personally, I am a huge fan of its sleek design and user-friendly interface. The animations are incredibly smooth, and the typography is spot on. Superlist is primarily a productivity app focused on to-do lists, but it also doubles as a note-taking app. The stylish design and seamless onboarding process make it a pleasure to use.
Platforms Supported
MacOS, iPhone, iPad, Web, Android
Language Supported
English
Pricing (23 June, 2024)
Free with limited optionsPlus: $8 per month or $96 per yearFree Team up to 5 membersPro Team: $10 per month or $120 per year for unlimited members within a team.
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Data Linked to You
