Everyone needs a note-taking app that can quickly jot down important thoughts and strings of information. Evernote is the oldest note-taking solution that continues to thrive. Majority of note-taking enthusiasts use Evernote software as a filing cabinet to keep notes, documents, web clippings, etc. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy phone users have Samsung Notes as the default option. In addition, Samsung regularly releases updates to improve the functionality of the app. As a Samsung phone user, it is obvious to get confused between these two note taking apps. Do not worry. We will help you with that.
The latest Samsung Notes update includes drawing capabilities while Evernote weighs in on the organization of notes and documents and other related features. You might be wondering which one to use, but just one could meet most of your needs and requirements, if not all. How about comparing the two apps to find the best choice for you?
In this article, we’ll compare Samsung Notes to Evernote. The comparison post covers cross-platform availability, UI, features, note-taking options, text editor, sharing, price, and more. Let’s start.
Cross-platform availability
Samsung Notes is only available on Android and Windows (limited to Samsung branded Windows laptops).
Evernote is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and iPad. Evernote also offers a Chromium extension for cutting articles and web content while browsing the desktop.
User interface
Samsung Notes is part of the company’s big redesign of apps in One UI. Samsung’s stock apps carry a giant app banner at the top, and the main options, including notes and the add note icon, are at the bottom. It is a pleasure to navigate the user interface with one hand. As expected, Samsung Notes also supports Android 10 dark theme.
Evernote looks a bit outdated compared to Samsung’s Notes. The app still uses the hamburger menu, which spoils Android 10’s comeback gesture. Fortunately, the ability to add new notes, voice notes, handwriting, and more options is at the bottom. Evernote also plays well with a dark theme.
Organization of notes
Organizing notes plays a major role in any note-taking application. After a while you will fill the software with hundreds of notes and in this case you would want a note organization structure capable of keeping the notes in the proper place.
Samsung Notes allows you to create notebooks. You can also add categories to a note. Evernote is also on the same page as Samsung Notes. You can create multiple notebooks in the app and then add note tags for better organization.
However, when it comes to using the search feature to find the note, I have observed that Evernote is better and more accurate than Samsung’s notes.
To take notes
Evernote and Samsung Notes offer a rich text editor for taking and personalizing notes.
Samsung Notes offers all the standard text editing options for writing notes. I love how Samsung has added more heading styles to the text editor menu. The ability to add images and voice recordings and audio file is in the upper right corner.
Evernote’s note editor is confusing. First of all, you need to open the note, then select the edit note, then press the “a” icon in the menu above to display the editor.
The note editor is powerful. You can use Bold, Italic, Underline effects, add checkbox, use highlighter, add numbers, and make paragraph edits. Users can tap the clip icon and add files from Drive, Photo, video file, audio file, etc. Evernote gives you comfort on these fronts.
Drawing skills
As expected, Evernote and Samsung Notes offer basic drawing functions. However, Samsung’s Notes comfortably stand out from Evernote. On Samsung Notes, tap the Draw icon above and choose a tool from various options.
You can use the pen, pencil, highlighter tool, and tons of color options. Galaxy Note users will love the Notes app’s drawing capabilities with the S stylus.
Evernote’s drawing menu is specified as handwriting. It is a basic canvas with different pen colors and peak intensity.
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Sharing Notes
On Samsung Notes, long press any note and select Share. You can share the file in four formats. Users can share it as Samsung Notes file (.SDOC), PDF file, image file, or text file.
Evernote allows you to directly share a file via email. You can also invite others to join the notebook and make changes. If your team or friends use Evernote, you’ll find Evernote’s seamless sharing better than Samsung Notes.
Features and backup
Samsung Notes also offers a lock option to protect the notes. Like Evernote, the Notes app also offers a widget for viewing and adding notes from the Home screen. Samsung uses its own Samsung Cloud to sync and store note data.
Evernote provides basic callback functionality. However, don’t expect to replace a dedicated task manager with Evernote. The company also offers a photo add-on that collects photos that contain handwriting or text.
As for backup, Evernote relies on its cloud storage to store user notes and data.
Price
Evernote has revised its pricing model. The free version is limited to 60MB of note storage. You can upgrade to the Pro plan for $ 70 per year and unlock all the premium features.
Using Samsung Notes is completely free.
Start taking notes
The final answer is simple. Evernote offers better cross-platform availability, support for browser extensions, and features good enough to replace Samsung Notes. Meanwhile, Samsung Notes’ solution has better user interface, very advanced drawing capabilities, and the perfect tool for casual users. I’m on Evernote’s side for its cross-platform support. And you? Sound off in the comments section below.
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Last updated Sep 8, 2020
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