It isn’t every day that an app by a solo developer gets recommended at the top of a list, but this one has truly earned it. Noto is a minimalistic note-taking app that departs from the professional-looking design languages most other apps in this category opt for. You can archive old notes, import or export data from previous backups, and filter or sort notes for a better view.
Apart from the essentials that every notepad app offers like labeling your notes, creating folders, and adding reminders, Noto takes it a bit further with a few specifics. Heading into the app’s settings menu reveals options to change the app icon and font, and the ability to change the default screen when you launch the app. You can lock your notes behind a passcode, which cannot be reset if you ever forget the combination of digits. If you have lengthy writeups saved, you can ask the app to remember the last scrolling position to make it simpler for you to jump back in.
There’s a dedicated reading mode that does away with all distractions, sets a specified brightness level, and goes into full-screen mode. To add the cherry on top, Noto is completely free and devoid of any ads, with its source code being available on GitHub as well. Pairing the unique customizability options with the otherwise straightforward approach of the app, Noto is a great way to jot down notes and organize them in categories.
