The Apple Notes alternative for Android and iPhone

The Apple Notes app is only available for Apple devices. Folino runs on Android and iPhone – your folders and notes come with you when you switch phones. Free, ad-free and no subscription.

Also on Google Play for Android Also on the App Store for iPhone
Search in Folino: results for “kickoff”, each with its folder path

Apple Notes and Folino compared

Feature Apple Notes Folino
Folders and subfolders Yes Yes, unlimited depth
iPhone Yes Yes
Android No app, only iCloud.com in the browser Yes
Sync between Android and iPhone No app sync, only iCloud.com in the browser Yes, with Premium via Google Drive
Checklists Yes Yes
Text formatting Yes Yes
Web version Yes, via iCloud.com No
Collaborative editing Yes No
Price Free, built into iPhone, iPad and Mac Free, Premium as a one-time purchase

As of September 2026. Features of both apps may change.

Why Folino instead of Apple Notes?

  • On Android and iPhone

    Folino is available for both systems. Whichever phone you’re using, your notes look the same.

  • Comes with you when you switch

    Moving from iPhone to Android? Take your folders with you – with a backup file or, with Premium, via sync through your Google Drive.

  • Sync via your Google Drive

    With Premium, Folino syncs via your own Google Drive – on Android and iPhone alike.

How to bring your notes over from Apple Notes

Send individual notes via the iPhone share menu – no retyping.

  1. Install Folino and create your folders, for example “Work” and “Personal”.
  2. Open the note in Apple Notes, select the text and tap “Share” › Folino.
  3. Folino creates a new note from it. Move it into the right folder if needed – done.

Frequently asked questions

Can I import all my notes at once?

No, there’s no Apple Notes import. You move notes one by one via the share menu and decide right away what you actually take with you.

Does Folino cost anything?

No. Folders, subfolders, notes and checklists are free and ad-free. Premium is a one-time purchase – no subscription.

Can I keep using Apple Notes in parallel?

Yes. Sharing copies the text, your notes in Apple Notes stay unchanged.

Download Folino for free

Free for Android and iOS. No ads, no subscription.

Also on Google Play for Android Also on the App Store for iPhone

Scan the QR code with your phone camera – the store opens right away.

Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Folino is an independent product and is not affiliated with Apple.