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Simplenote for Mac

By Automattic Free Editors' Rating

Key Details of Simplenote

  • Keep notes, lists, and ideas in sync across Mac and iOS devices
  • Last updated on 09/10/20
  • There have been 2 updates within the past 6 months

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Nov 4, 2013

Let's face it: the market for note-taking apps is pretty well saturated. There are plenty of options to choose from and a lot of them aren't that great. Simplenote for Mac, however, is a standout. Combining an incredibly simple interface with some really useful options, it's a great choice for anyone who jots down notes, lists, ideas, or other bits of information that need to be organized.

The interface couldn't be easier; a pane on the left displays each note's title and a preview of the text, while the right pane displays the full text of whichever note is selected. Adding a new note is as easy as clicking the plus sign and typing whatever it is you have to say. Important notes can be pinned to the top of the list for easy access, and a search bar makes it easy to find notes by keyword. Simplenote also allows you to collaborate with other users on notes and publish notes to the Web, providing you with a URL for each published note. Simplenote stores notes in the cloud, so you can also install the app on your iPhone or iPad and access your notes anywhere. The program doesn't have a Help file, but a sample note explains its basic operation. Overall, we were quite impressed with Simplenote for Mac; it was easy to work with and proved to be both versatile and powerful.

Simplenote for Mac installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend it to all users.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 2.0

- Updated Tags limit to up to 256 characters
- Fixed a crash while handling right clicks in the Tags List

General

Release September 10, 2020
Date Added September 10, 2020
Version 2.0

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Macintosh
Additional Requirements
  • macOS Catalina
  • macOS Mojave
  • macOS High Sierra

Popularity

Total Downloads 792
Downloads Last Week 2
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Developer's Description

Simplenote is an easy way to keep notes, lists, ideas and more. Your notes stay in sync with all your devices for free. The Simplenote experience is all about speed and efficiency. Open it, write some thoughts, and you're done. As your collection of notes grows, you can search them instantly and keep them organized with tags and pins. You can also share notes and publish them for other people. The best way to learn about Simplenote is to try it. You'll be asked to create an account. This allows your notes to be backed up online and synchronized automatically.
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