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noteit alternatives

Noteit users often seek alternatives due to persistent bugs like notes failing to send, app crashes, and drawing glitches. Many also desire more features, better widget functionality, and clearer pricing for premium options.

Why users look for alternatives to noteit

The alternatives

Widgetable
4.9★ · 375,818 ratings · Free

Widgetable offers various widgets for social connection, including shared photo widgets, status widgets, and distance tracking, allowing users to customize their home screen with content from friends or partners.

Better for: Users who want a wider variety of interactive widgets beyond just drawing, and those who enjoy customizing their home screen with different types of shared content.

Head-to-head: noteit vs Widgetable
Google Keep
4.6★ · 28,965 ratings · Free

Google Keep is a versatile note-taking app that allows users to create notes, lists, photos, and ideas, with features like color-coding, labels, and pinning notes for easy access. It functions as a 'catch-all' for daily tasks and information.

Better for: Users who need a reliable, feature-rich app for personal organization, brain-dumping, and managing to-do lists, shopping lists, and routines, especially if they value color-coding and labeling for organization R52R61. It's also suitable for those who need to share notes that update reliably .

Head-to-head: noteit vs Google Keep
Note Widget
4.6★ · 12,312 ratings · Free

Note Widget provides a simple way to display notes on the home and lock screen, helping users remember daily tasks. It focuses on making task lists stand out and offers a widget option.

Better for: Users who prioritize having a simple, visible task list or reminders directly on their home or lock screen R79R80R88. It's for those who need basic note display without complex features.

Head-to-head: noteit vs Note Widget
Sticky Notes & Color Widget
4.6★ · 6,629 ratings · Free

Sticky Notes & Color Widget allows users to create customizable post-it style notes with various colors and fonts, which can be displayed as widgets on the home screen. It includes features like checklists, reminders, and voice dictation, making it a comprehensive replacement for default note apps.

Better for: Users who are forgetful and need quick, customizable post-it style notes with fast access via a home screen widget R66. It's also ideal for students or anyone needing to organize schedules and goals visually R72, and those who want more features than the default iOS Notes app, such as checklists and reminders R78.

Head-to-head: noteit vs Sticky Notes & Color Widget
Sticky Notes Widget
4.7★ · 6,435 ratings · Free

Sticky Notes Widget allows users to place notes directly on their home screen or lock screen to help remember important information. It is designed for quick visibility of tasks and reminders.

Better for: Users who need a straightforward way to display notes on their home screen or lock screen for quick reminders R79R80R88. It's for those who prioritize immediate visibility of their tasks.

Head-to-head: noteit vs Sticky Notes Widget
Stick with noteit if

You should stick with Noteit if you and your partner or friend enjoy the unique experience of sharing doodles and photos, and are willing to tolerate occasional bugs and limited features for the sake of its specific social connection aspect R2. It's particularly good for long-distance partners who use it as a meaningful way to stay connected R6.

Evidence note: Widgetable has too few reviews to judge its specific strengths and weaknesses beyond its general offering.

Frequently asked

Why do Noteit users look for alternatives?
Noteit users often seek alternatives because of persistent bugs like notes failing to send R4, frequent app crashes and freezing during use R6R7, and drawing glitches . Many also desire more drawing tools, full-color widgets R3R12, and clearer pricing or more features R15.
Are there free alternatives to Noteit?
Yes, Google Keep is a free alternative that offers extensive note-taking features, including lists, photos, and organization tools R52R61. Sticky Notes & Color Widget is also free for basic post-it style notes and widgets, though some advanced features or unlimited use may require a subscription R66R70.
Which alternative is best for displaying notes on the home screen?
Sticky Notes & Color Widget is highly recommended for displaying colorful, customizable notes and checklists directly on the home screen, replacing the default iOS Notes app for many users R66R78. Note Widget also focuses on making daily task lists stand out on the home screen R80R88.
Do any alternatives offer better organization for notes?
Google Keep offers excellent organization with features like color-coding, labels, and the ability to pin notes, making it a great place to 'brain dump' and keep daily routines and lists organized R61. Users have requested folders and unlimited labels to further enhance organization R62R64.
Are there alternatives with better drawing features or customization?
While Noteit users desire more drawing tools and full-color widgets R3R12, the reviews for the listed alternatives primarily focus on note-taking, widget display, and organizational features rather than advanced drawing capabilities. Sticky Notes & Color Widget offers customization for note appearance with various colors and fonts R66R72, but not drawing tools.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] noteit 1/5 · US Doesn’t function: My app never sends the note, just asks me to retry. For an app with one purpose, i’m unsure how this could be a problem.
  2. [R10] noteit 1/5 · US app don’t work: tried for months update delete accounts redownload nothing
  3. [R13] noteit 2/5 · US Drawings: It’s alright but multiple of my drawings just haven’t sent
  4. [R19] noteit 1/5 · US Widget: App doesn’t automatically refresh in the background to see the newest note sent by partner. You have to manually open the app to view the newest note
  5. [R1] noteit 2/5 · US Improvements: fix the chat, messages and drawings disappear. · translated
  6. [R3] noteit 3/5 · US Mejorar app: La app a veces se queda pegada, cuando llevas mucho tiempo. Y seria bueno que tuviera más herramientas para dibujar y hacer más zoom a la hora de acercar
  7. [R6] noteit 3/5 · US Love it, but: I really love using this app with my long-distance partner. It's been a meaningful way for us to stay connected. However, recently I've experienced frequent crashes when opening the app or trying to draw, which has been very frustrating. We had a long streak going, but ended up having to break it because neither of us could get the app to work properly anymore. I believe this is like
  8. [R7] noteit 1/5 · US horrible: the widget never worked, no matter if i uninstalled + reinstalled, restarted my phone or otherwise…and the app would freeze and crash if I was drawing anything more than just a heart, or took a photo.
  9. [R2] noteit 4/5 · US Cuteee: Cute app for sharing doodles with my friend. My only request would be to have the widget able to not be tinted when I tint my apps.
  10. [R12] noteit 3/5 · US Eh: It’s a good app and does what it does, i feel like i would prefer it to have more stuff, there’s plenty of other apps with more features that do this same thing, but it’s the only thing my partner can get. A feature that would make this a lot better, is have the ability for widgets to be displayed in full color, like many other apps like this, that way the drawings don’t get colored with your
  11. [R24] noteit 3/5 · GB Mid: It’s fine I guess, I hate how it pushes you to hold a streak and theres no plain and simple pen tool on iOS, it does the job of the app 🤷
  12. [R5] noteit 4/5 · US Cannot link email: The app asks to secure the account and link an email, says my email is already in use, and offers no solutions. There's no option to recover a password or contact support until an email is entered, and it doesn't allow using the app either. · translated
  13. [R8] noteit 5/5 · US ❤️: i dont know how to find my code and my friend need it so idk how to help her its great otherwise
  14. [R15] noteit 3/5 · US Trash app: This app sucks. It pauses music and doesn’t tell you when the streak is ending. I paid $5 to renew the streak and now it says I have to pay $7 more for streak repair. Dirty money hungry app. You will hate this app. Don’t download it.
  15. [R21] noteit 3/5 · US Great concept, unintuitive execution: I used this app for a bit around 2 years ago, and when I started using it again recently, I was surprised to see almost nothing about it had changed. This app has a fun concept, you can draw or take pictures to share to your friends, and practice your art skills while you’re at it. The drawing time lapse and the reply system are all quirks I really enjoy that
  16. [R48] noteit 3/5 · GB I can’t get the widget to appear on my phone: Tried adding the widget but it doesn’t show up as a widget to add to my Home Screen
  17. [R52] Google Keep 4/5 · US My Digital “Swiss Army Knife”: This is a great catch”Catch All” for notes, ideas, photos, and lists! I use it every day. It is something that helps to make my life run smoothly.
  18. [R53] Google Keep 3/5 · US Close but no PDF and please a search function!: Call this 3 and a half stars. I really like Google Keep, but why can’t I store a PDF in it? I made a PDF of the dog’s vaccination record but Keep only ‘keeps’ images and text. Please Google, add PDF support to make this a great app! And I need a search function within a note. I use Keep to track the book series I’m reading. Yes I can search within
  19. [R55] Google Keep 5/5 · US great: i was able to come out as bi with this app thanks for letting me spread myself
  20. [R56] Google Keep 3/5 · US Need full dates: It feels like a simple fix, but I would love to see the full edit date INCLUDING THE YEAR or options for note details (created, last modified). I went looking for a recipe that had "Feb 14" at the bottom as the last edit date. 2019? 2020? Who knows. Also, the most recent update keeps crashing and force closing the app. 6/23/26
  21. [R79] Sticky Notes Widget 2/5 · US Sticky notes widget: Bought this for notes to appear on lock screen
  22. [R80] Sticky Notes Widget 4/5 · US Easy: This app is very easy to navigate. Helps my daily task list stand out on my Home Screen.
  23. [R81] Sticky Notes Widget 3/5 · US Not so good: Very often when I click on the sticky note to add or check off something, it will randomly delete some of my bullet points. That is extremely frustrating because the whole point of the sticky note is to remember those things for me. It doesn’t happen all the time, but it happens enough to where I’m writing a review.
  24. [R82] Sticky Notes Widget 1/5 · US Pay Wall After Just One Note: I was very disappointed to see a pay wall after just one note. I understand having a free and a paid version. But having to subscribe to keep more than one note is a little ridiculous especially when there are so many other options out there. The creators of this app should consider adding a few more free features to make people feel the upgrade to the paid service is
  25. [R65] Sticky Notes & Color Widget 2/5 · US A Shocking Deal-Breaker: EDIT: The app was updated two days ago to 3.9 - the annoying daily notifications STILL cannot be turned off without losing legit reminders. … Original review: It’s ridiculous that this app sends “reminder” notifications to write a new note, or setup a widget, etc. and, you cannot turn them off (!). Even becoming a premium user does not give you the ability to turn off the
  26. [R66] Sticky Notes & Color Widget 5/5 · US Love these!: As someone who is incredibly forgetful, this app has been a lifesaver. It is FREE & perfect for quick post-it style notes. Choose your favorite colors & fonts or keep it easy/simple. Fast access as a widget on my home screen. Try it!
  27. [R67] Sticky Notes & Color Widget 3/5 · US Good app, but annoying too: You should be able to decline notifications right away. Not sure the point of all of those notifications either
  28. [R68] Sticky Notes & Color Widget 1/5 · US Can’t make widgets: I have an iPhone 16 pro max and I follow the instructions to make a widget and it does not work.
  29. [R61] Google Keep 5/5 · US Productivity: I love this app! It is the perfect place to brain dump when I need it and keep my daily to-do list, shopping list, morning routine, after work routine, and night routine with the checklist function. I like that I can pin the notes I continually use throughout the week and color code them as well. I also appreciate that I can label notes to keep things organized. This app has made a b
  30. [R70] Sticky Notes & Color Widget 3/5 · US Not a free app overall: The app was working fine was helping with keeping everything organized and I could see my reminders on my screen as a sticky note then all of a sudden out of nowhere, it stopped letting me add or create a new list. Then it asked to pay for a subscription to continue using.
  31. [R78] Sticky Notes & Color Widget 5/5 · US This app includes all the features that the default iOS app is missing!: Sticky Notes & Color Widget has completely replaced the built-in Notes app for me. I love that I can pin colorful notes right on my home screen, which is something Apple’s app doesn’t allow. The ability to create checklists, set reminders, and even dictate notes by voice makes it much more versatile. Additionally, syncing wit
  32. [R88] Sticky Notes Widget 5/5 · US Love the widget option: Best way to remember on apple
  33. [R62] Google Keep 3/5 · US Unlimited labels: The downside is I cannot create anymore labels because it says limit reached. Please do unlimited labels. They are good for storage. Also would be nice to be able to lock labels for private stuff. I love this app otherwise except for these two things.
  34. [R64] Google Keep 4/5 · US I like the new icon!: People are resistant to change but I like the new icon. Fresh. The app itself needs better organization. Bring in folders please.
  35. [R72] Sticky Notes & Color Widget 5/5 · US Great: Fellow students, schoolchildren, and others who have trouble making schedules. This app helped me start studying, because it's hard to ignore study goals once they're on your desktop. I also liked the note formatting option; it motivates you to cross off completed items faster (and thus, to complete them). Of course, there aren't many features without premium, but it's still good. · translated

Synthesized from 92 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store