Evernote - Notes Organizer

3.5
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesA multifunctional note organizer with cross-device synchronization, document search, and scanning capabilities, but with significant stability and performance issues and intrusive monetization.

45%Marketing ≈ reality35%Stability99%Live project

Actually does

  • Note taking90% of reviews
  • Task management30% of reviews
  • OCR / Document scan15% of reviews
  • Sync across devices35% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Calendar
  • Speech-to-text
  • File sharing
  • Multi-account

Common complaints

  • Aggressive monetization and endless attempts to push subscription25% of mentions

    «I actively used it 5 years ago. But then something happened. And before entering a note, you need to click 5 times and confirm your unwillingness to pay.»

  • Excessive subscription price increase15% of mentions

    «A 73% increase in monthly subscription is too much.»

  • App slowdown after updates20% of mentions

    «Everything became extremely slow! Since version 10 appeared on Electron...the app is still slower and more resource-hungry»

  • Non-functional export/import of notes between accounts10% of mentions

    «Export and import DON'T WORK!!! The notebook is transferred to the new account, but then disappears with all its contents.»

  • Limited to 1 device in free version and difficulty removing devices10% of mentions

    «Now only 1 device is available in free version. It's very bad. Couldn't remove extra devices that turned out to be many in the account»

What people praise

  • Reliability and stability over the years

    «This year marks my ten-year anniversary using the program. It saved me a million times in different situations, convenient, logical, flexible, and stable.»

  • Synchronization across computer, phone and tablet

    «A stably working notes organizer with the ability to sync across devices.»

  • Powerful search by tags and content, convenient organization

    «There is search by tags and within files, ability to create folders and scan documents.»

  • Quality document and handwriting scanning

    «Scan paper documents, business cards, handwritten notes using your device camera»

  • Intuitive and pleasant user interface

    «The app is functional and convenient, with a pleasant and intuitive interface»

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