Switching from Apple Notes to NoteMee
Apple Notes is fine if you're all-in on Apple. The moment you touch a Windows PC, an Android phone, or a shared project — it falls apart.
Apple Notes vs NoteMee — honest comparison
Where Apple Notes wins
- Pre-installed on every Apple device — zero setup
- Tight integration with Siri, Spotlight, and share sheets
- Apple Pencil handwriting support on iPad
- iCloud sync just works (within the Apple ecosystem)
Where NoteMee wins
- Works on every device and OS — browser-based, no ecosystem lock
- Real-time collaboration with anyone (Apple Notes sharing is iCloud-only)
- Slash commands, @-mentions, backlinks — Apple Notes has none of these
- Native task lists with subtasks, priorities, and due dates
- Export to JSON or Markdown any time (Apple Notes has no export)
- Free forever — same price as Apple Notes, more features
How to switch — 5 steps
- 1
Export from Apple Notes
Apple Notes has no built-in export. Use a free macOS app like Exporter (apps.apple.com/app/exporter/id1099120373) to convert your notes to Markdown files.
- 2
Create your NoteMee account
Sign up at notemee.com from any browser — Mac, Windows, phone, tablet. Free, no card.
- 3
Import your notes
Drag the exported Markdown files into NoteMee. Headings, lists, checklists, and links all come through.
- 4
Share with non-Apple users
This is probably why you're here. Share any note with a link — the recipient doesn't need an Apple ID, an iCloud account, or even a NoteMee account to view it.
- 5
Install as an app
NoteMee is a PWA — on any device, open notemee.com in your browser, click 'Add to Home Screen' (or 'Install App' in Chrome). It works offline and feels native.
Your notes shouldn't be trapped on one company's hardware.
Free forever. No card. Takes 10 seconds.