Evernote surprised everyone a few weeks ago when it reduced the limit to two devices that can be used to keep all notes synchronized. This has forced us to look for alternatives if we have multiple devices on which we share the notes we create. Evernote is almost taking a gamble, since a large part of its user base uses free accounts. Therefore, we'll have to see what real impact this has on its user base, who will now only be able to use two devices—a PC and their smartphone or tablet—to have their notes readily available on either one.
If you're looking for an app to replace Evernote, the four apps you'll find here, along with the accompanying video where I explain their most interesting features, will likely answer your question. All four apps are quite interesting and can sync across all your devices . Among them is a new app that recently arrived but has very promising features. They all have their similarities and differences, so I encourage you to read on and watch the video where each app is explained in detail.
Keep
The truth is that Google has done a great job with Keep since its launch a few years ago. It's an app that has grown in stature over time and has proven that you don't need much to keep all those notes you share with it when using your smartphone daily well organized.
Keep stands out for its minimalism and the way it visually displays notes like cards. It also perfectly blends advanced features with the basic functionality of a note-taking app. Just a week ago, it was updated with the ability to automatically categorize untagged notes, so you don't have to do anything. A great note-taking app.
OneNote
I get the feeling that Microsoft's note-taking app, OneNote, has established itself as a more sophisticated app with a range of features that put it in a better position when you remove Evernote from the equation. We can't forget that it's backed by Microsoft, which means it will likely be updated with new features over time.
Its standout feature is the ability to create a quick note from a document you're working on in another application using a FAB or floating button . It also includes other useful features such as table creation, rich text formatting, bookmarks, and tools for highlighting anything.
Notebook
A new app that's eager to give Evernote and the others a run for their money. Its first version certainly shows promise , though it will be interesting to see how it evolves in the coming months in a category where it seems like everything's already been done.
It stands out for its visual excellence, with gestures and designs for notebook covers, and allows you to create text notes, images, audio notes, and to-do lists. All notes can be grouped into notebooks, easily searched, or even shared. Collaborative work is lacking, as is rich text formatting in the notes. A very promising and completely free app.
SimpleNote
It's the simplest app you'll ever find. And that's its biggest advantage over other apps that can sometimes overwhelm you with features you never even use. If you want an app for taking quick notes without any fuss , and that syncs across multiple devices, SimpleNote is the best.
It uses plain text without any special formatting, allows you to mark notes as favorites, and offers note search by tags; tags are what you'll use to classify or organize all your notes. A lightweight, minimalist app that stands out for its ease of use, though it also includes a PIN to lock it, a dark/light theme, and more.
