Apple Notes
Craft
| Feature | Apple Notes | Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, casual-note-takers, students, families | apple-users, writers, teams, knowledge-workers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2019 |
| Rich Text | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Folders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quick Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Icloud Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Block Editor | ✗ | ✓ |
| Nested Pages | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sharing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Apple Notes Pros
- Free with Apple devices
- Fast and reliable
- Good scanning
- Shared folders
✗ Apple Notes Cons
- Apple ecosystem only
- Limited organization
- No markdown
✓ Craft Pros
- Stunning native Apple design
- Fast and responsive
- Good sharing and collaboration
- AI assistant included
✗ Craft Cons
- Best on Apple devices
- Limited web version
- Less powerful databases than Notion
The Verdict
Apple Notes is built for apple users and casual note takers, with a focus on rich-text and scanning. Craft targets apple users and writers and leads with block-editor and nested-pages.
Apple Notes uses custom enterprise pricing, while Craft starts at $5/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Craft edges out on user ratings (4.6 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Both tools are a solid fit for apple users — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Craft has a slight overall edge — but if free with apple devices matters most to you, Apple Notes may still be the right call.