Evernote
An app that keeps notes, clips, scans and to-dos in one place.
What Evernote does
Evernote is one of the original everything-notebooks. You save typed notes, web pages, photos, PDFs, voice memos and checklists in one place, then find them with search that reads text inside images and PDFs. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows and the web, and now has AI tools built in.
Evernote is built for collecting. Clip an article from the web, snap a receipt, forward an email, record a voice memo or jot a quick checklist, and it all lands in notebooks you can tag and pin. The search is the real draw: it finds words inside photos and PDFs, and you can search in plain language instead of exact keywords.
Newer AI features can record and summarize conversations, transcribe audio and video, and help shorten or reword a draft. Tasks with due dates and reminders live right inside notes, so a meeting note can carry its own to-dos.
It works offline and syncs across your devices. The tradeoff is that Evernote has grown into a big, feature-heavy app, and we couldn't confirm current prices, so check the plans before you commit. If you want one searchable home for everything, it's still a strong pick. If you just want quick notes, a lighter app will feel faster.
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Who it's for
Skip it if: People who want a light, fast app for quick jottings. Anyone mainly looking to handwrite on an iPad.
Pricing
Free planEvernote is free to download, and paid plans add more. We couldn't confirm current prices or exactly what the free plan limits are, so check the plans page before you sign up.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 19 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Excellent search, including text in photos and PDFs
- Web clipping makes saving articles easy
- Works on Apple devices, Android, Windows and the web
- AI tools for summaries and transcripts are built in
Watch out for
- Can feel heavy for simple notes
- We could not confirm current prices or free plan limits
- Google Play lists the Android app as containing ads
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Questions people ask
Is Evernote free?
It's free to download and has paid plans. Check Evernote's plans page for current limits and prices.
Can Evernote search text in photos and PDFs?
Yes. It can find text inside images and PDFs, and supports plain-language search.
Does Evernote work offline?
Yes. The app says it works without a connection and syncs when you're back online.
Does Evernote have AI?
Yes. It can summarize conversations, transcribe audio and help reword drafts.