Note Taking Apps

Capture thoughts before they disappear. Jot down quick notes, ideas, to-dos, snippets, reminders, or full drafts directly from your menu bar, with instant access, autosave, sync options, and minimal distraction.

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Paid apps

JotDown

JotDown lets you jot quick thoughts with hotkeys and send them straight to Apple Notes, offering a clean, fast, distraction-free capture space.

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Resurf

Capture thoughts, links, images and notes in seconds from your menu bar, then browse and organize them in a clean, private, local-first library that stays fast and quietly out of your way.

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Free apps

SnippetsLab

SnippetsLab is a macOS menu bar assistant that lets developers quickly store, search, and reuse code snippets and notes, keeping everything organized and instantly accessible while you stay focused.

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Collection: Clipboard Managers | Note Taking Apps

DoubleMemory

DoubleMemory lets you save links, notes, and snippets instantly from the macOS menu bar, offering quick search and effortless recall across devices in a clean, lightweight interface.

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Free apps

BarNotes

BarNotes is a simple, secure menubar app for jotting down tasks, ideas—anything you don’t want to forget. Always just a click away, without ever leaving your Mac.

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Free apps | Open Source

DropNote

DropNote is a lightweight, distraction-free note-taking app, living in your menu bar for instant access. With autosave, tabbed notes, and a minimal design, it keeps your ideas organized without getting in the way.

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Collection: Calculator Apps | Note Taking Apps

Paid apps

Antinote

Antinote is a temporary notes and calculations app for quick tasks, featuring plain text, conversions, and easy export to other apps.

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Free apps

Stickier

This menu bar app combines classic note-taking with modern features like iCloud sync, rich text formatting, and customizable designs. It prioritizes privacy (no tracking, ads, or subscriptions) and offers quick search, handy widgets, and seamless access.

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Collection: Note Taking Apps

Free apps

Curiota

Curiota is designed for quick note-taking, file storage, and idea organization. It integrates effortlessly with your workflow, allowing you to save notes, links, images, and other data.

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Freemium apps

Quick Draft

Quick Draft is a menu bar app that serves as a scratchpad for fast notes, email drafts, and to-do lists, effortlessly synchronizing across your Apple devices via iCloud.

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