Awesome Note 2

I got the first free version when it first came out. I have used it to keep so many things organized and at hand. I keep track of my handmade items and processes, who they went to as well. I also enjoy keeping hard copy journals and notes, and I make a digital version on Awesome Notes, taking a picture of each page. (I’ve seen people lose their hard copies through fires and such!) this way it is on my Evernote’s site as well. I used to use a quick journal app but they discontinued it and I was able to move those files into my awesome notes and download them into Awesome notes, and it added them into the correct dates without much tweaking. I like to add pictures of activities and visits in my daily calendar, and then I can take them out of my photo files freeing up space. I keep finding new ways to use my Awesome Notes. The more I use it the better I like it! Note: I also like the fact that I purchased the app and it is mine. If they would start charging a fee, I will stop using it and use my Evernote’s, because I cannot pay so many fees for each app and program I use. That would be sad.

This is one of my main “go to” apps. I love the fact that I can make different folders, customize how they look, and keep track of all sorts of information. For instance, if I have an idea in June for a Christmas gift for Jennifer, I can put it into my “Jennifer” note in the gift ideas folder. Come Christmas, shopping lists are already done. Husband needs stitches and they want to know the last time he had a tetanus shot? Check the “Health” folder. Hear about a good book that you would like to read? Add it to the “Books to Buy“ list. My only complaint just popped up recently. On the home screen, there used to be a spot at the top of the page for the last four notes that were used. You could easily grab a note from there, rather than having to go to the folder, then search for the note or use the spotlight search. Now, the “Recents” space is still there, but there are no notes. There is only the word “bookmarks”. I haven’t found a solution to this by looking at the FAQs or toying around with the app. I also haven’t found a place to ask the developer a question about it, so am posting it in this review. :-) Once again, I can’t say how much I love this app!

It has been used for many years. I have tried several calendar apps similar to this app, but I could not be satisfied. Still, there are still no apps to replace this app. That means that this app is good. If you list the strengths of this app, there are too many. It's so colorful that you can not go anywhere from a good design, test notes to voice memos. Among other features, Apple reminders and calendars are visualized and edited simultaneously on a monthly calendar. With this app alone, you can manage all your schedules and notes. The added benefit is that you can create a simple schedule without too much detail. In other words, it is an app that can be lightly accessed without being stressed due to schedule management.

I bought the first Awesome Note years ago. Was that 8 years ago? Yeah, I think so. And when Awesome Notes 2 was released 4 years ago, I did not hesitate and bought both the iPhone and iPad version. It’s beautiful, it has tons of templates to write, it’s colorful. It’s a great calendar app and reminder app. It syncs with iCloud now and that helps keep my notes in sync across devices. I love it. I’m surprise I hadn’t written a review. I thought I did. Anyway here it is. I’m still using Awesome Notes and I have also tried all other alternatives - Bear, Day One, Simple Notes, Evernote, etc etc. and I still come back to Awesome Note every time. Oh, and this app is not even on subscription model. Just pay one time. I’m loving it. And in fact I’m willing to contribute if there’s a tip jar. Just the other day, I was thinking to myself if the dev will update the app for Xs Max which I own now. They have been very quiet. To my surprise, the app was updated today for all the new iPhones. That’s super awesome!! Seriously! Dev, may I suggest you put some of this future enhancement as in-app purchase. I’m willing to support you, man.

There are few apps I take the time to write about but Awesome Note is the exception. A lot of thought went into this interface and personally it's more effective than using Fantastical, Agenda, and Timepage put together. If you get in and really use it, think about how to integrate the features into work, home, and personal, you'll see every part is well thought out. The detail of customizations aren't obvious at first, which enables the app to be used in a simple way. Other apps are so intricate in the detail, it can get overwhelming. There are two recommendations I have. One is following the user guide in Help section. In particular, the way it's suggested when setting up folders and content within folders. It makes the learning curve so much easier. The second recommendation is to the developers. I can't believe I'm saying this but the app folders are dated already and need an updated look. No one uses file folders anymore - listen to this b/c I'm 54 and I am dated! Give the app a fair shot. It may not be developed by Moleskin but it's a keeper.