Best Writing & notes apps for Mac

Frequently asked questions

What are the best writing & notes apps for Mac?

By community activity, Craft, Bear and Day One are the top picks among writing & notes apps on Mac App Index right now. Hot ranks apps by recent upvotes; switch to Top for the all-time favourites.

Are there free writing & notes apps for Mac?

Yes. 6 writing & notes apps are completely free and 8 are free to download, with in-app purchases or paid upgrades.

Are there open-source writing & notes apps for Mac?

Yes. 4 writing & notes apps on Mac App Index are open source, so you can read, build and fork the code.

How many writing & notes apps are there for Mac?

Mac App Index lists 19 writing & notes apps: 6 completely free, 8 free to start, 3 paid upfront and 2 by subscription.