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TWO vs
Apple Notes.

Apple Notes is free, fast and already on your iPhone. TWO is for when a note turns into a document.

The short version

Pick Apple Notes if

  • You want quick notes on your iPhone, free with your Apple ID
  • You need handwriting, scanning or audio notes
  • You need it to work offline

Pick TWO if

  • Your notes keep turning into longer docs
  • You want two docs side by side in one window
  • You want ideas, a canvas and tasks next to your writing

Side by side

Where they
differ.

Checked against both apps in October 2026. Apps change, so tell us if something's out of date.

FeatureTWOApple Notes
FormattingHeadings, tables, callouts, codeHeadings, tables, checklists
Two docs side by sideSplit viewSeparate windowson Mac and iPad
Ideas, canvas, tasksYesStudio and PlannerNo
iPhone appNomade for bigger screensYes
In a browserYes, any browserYes, at iCloud.com
Handwriting and scanningNoYes
AINone, on purposeApple Intelligenceon supported devices
Works offlineNot yeton the roadmapYes
ExportPDF and MarkdownPDF and MarkdownMarkdown since iOS 26
PriceFree for 30 docsPro $6 a month, flatFreeuses your iCloud storage
YesPartly or paidNo

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