Apple Notes
Craft
| Feature | Apple Notes | Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free only | Free / from $5/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | apple-users, casual-note-takers, students, families | apple-users, writers, consultants, students, creative-professionals |
| Founded | 2012 | 2019 |
| Rich Text | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scanning | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Folders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Tags | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quick Notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Icloud Sync | ✓ | ✗ |
| Nested Docs | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Assistant | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Export | ✗ | ✓ |
| Deep Links | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offline Access | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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 macOS/iOS design
- Offline-first with seamless sync
- Nested documents for organized hierarchies
- Export to Markdown, PDF, Word, and more
✗ Craft Cons
- Best experience limited to Apple ecosystem
- Web app less capable than native apps
- Fewer integrations 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 nested-docs and collaboration.
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.
Feature-wise, Craft offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Apple Notes takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for apple users, students — 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.