Google Keep
An app that keeps sticky notes, lists and reminders in sync.
What Google Keep does
Google Keep is Google's free app for quick notes, checklists and reminders. Notes look like colored sticky notes, you can share lists that update live, and everything syncs to the web at keep.google.com. It's built for fast capture, not long documents or handwriting.
Keep is the digital version of a fridge covered in sticky notes. Open it, type or speak a thought, and it's saved. Color-code notes, add labels like To-dos or Recipes, and filter by either when you need to find something.
Reminders are a highlight. Set one for a time, or for a place, so your grocery list pops up when you arrive at the store. Voice memos get transcribed automatically, and Keep can pull text out of photos so they show up in search. Shared lists update for everyone in real time, which makes it handy for households and trips.
It's free and syncs across your devices and the web through your Google account. The catch is that it stays simple on purpose. There's no deep folder structure, and it's not made for long documents, PDF markup or stylus-first note-taking. For quick capture and shared lists, it does the job well.
Alternatives to Google Keep
Who it's for
Skip it if: People who want to handwrite or mark up PDFs on an iPad. Anyone organizing long documents or research.
Pricing
Free planGoogle Keep is free. You just need a Google account.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Free with no paid tier
- Location reminders are genuinely useful
- Shared lists update in real time
- Works on Android, iPhone, iPad and the web
Watch out for
- Simple organization, with labels instead of folders
- Not built for long notes or PDFs
- Needs a Google account
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Questions people ask
Is Google Keep free?
Yes. It's free with a Google account.
Does Google Keep work on iPhone and iPad?
Yes. There is an iPhone and iPad app, and a web version at keep.google.com.
Can I share lists in Google Keep?
Yes. Share a list and everyone sees items checked off in real time.
Is Google Keep good for handwriting on iPad?
Not really. It's made for quick typed and voice notes. A handwriting app will suit stylus notes better.