Notes · Pricing
How much does Apple Notes cost?
Short answer
Apple Notes has a free plan (included with iCloud on Apple devices).
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | — |
Billed yearly where offered; monthly billing usually costs more.
Is Apple Notes free?
Yes: included with iCloud on Apple devices.
Are there extra costs with Apple Notes?
The vendor lists these on its pricing page:
- iCloud+ storage upgrades start at $0.99/month in the US
How does Apple Notes pricing compare?
Apple Notes has the 2nd-lowest entry price of 8 note-taking apps priced the same way.
| Tool | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|
| Google Keep | Free | $0 |
| Apple Notes | Free | $0 |
| Goodnotes | $11.99 / yr | $11.99 |
| Notability | $11.99 / yr | $11.99 |
| Obsidian | $4 / mo | $48 |
| Craft | $5 / mo | $60 |
| Evernote | $8.25 / mo | $99 |
| Microsoft OneNote | $9.99 / mo | $119.88 |
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Notes pricing | apple.com/icloud/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare