Keep It review
A broad Apple-focused organizer for notes, documents, web archives and PDFs.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Keep It is a notebook and document organizer for people working across Mac, iPhone and iPad. It handles more than conventional text notes: users can create rich text, plain text and Markdown files, add checklists, links, images and attachments, save web links as PDFs or offline web archives, scan documents, edit PDFs and archive email. Folders, tags, labels, bundles and saved searches provide several ways to structure research and reference material. Its focus suits Apple users who want notes and documents kept together rather than split across separate tools.
The pricing model differs by platform. Keep It for iPad and iPhone is offered through monthly and yearly paid subscriptions, each with a two-week free trial for new subscribers. Keep It for Mac is a one-time purchase covering releases of the current major version, with a 15-day trial when downloaded directly from the vendor. Mac and iPhone/iPad purchases are separate. There is no free plan, so buyers should choose their platform and payment model with that separation in mind.
Apple ecosystem fit is a central strength. Keep It synchronizes libraries through iCloud, integrates with Finder on Mac and Files on iPhone and iPad, and supports Shortcuts, AppleScript and Automator for automation. Apple Mail and Safari are also supported integrations, while folders and items can be shared with other Keep It users through iCloud. The trade-off is a narrow platform footprint and an Apple-centered workflow. Choose Keep It if offline archives, document handling, deep search and automation matter within Apple devices. Choose an alternative if you need broader operating-system coverage or a free entry plan.
Questions about Keep It
What does Keep It run on? macOS and iOS. It runs as a desktop app and as a mobile app.
What does Keep It integrate with? 8 integrations, including iCloud, Finder, Files app, Shortcuts and AppleScript.
Who is Keep It built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
Keep It pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines rich text, plain text, Markdown, attachments and checklists
- Searches content, metadata, scanned PDFs and images
- Supports iCloud, Apple automation, Finder and Files integration
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Coverage is limited to macOS, iOS and iPadOS
- Mac and iPhone/iPad purchases are separate
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