Unit
Unit: A focused iOS workspace for notes, tasks, files, voice memos, and saved pages. Ranked #137 of 214 in Note-Taking Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for iPhone and iPad users managing notes and tasks.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best foriPhone and iPad users managing notes and tasks
- Free planYes
- Paid from$34.99/yr
- Offline accessYes
- Founded2018
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines notes, tasks, files, bookmarks, voice memos, and saved pages
- Nested notes, folders, tags, search, and drag-and-drop organization
- Offline operation with local-first storage and optional iCloud sync
Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS
- iCloud sync and unlimited blocks require the Plus plan
- Annual Plus pricing may not suit users seeking a free, fully synced app
Our verdict on Unit
Unit is a block-based note-taking and personal knowledge app for individuals using iPhone and iPad. It brings text, lists, tasks, files, bookmarks, locations, voice memos, saved web pages, and checklists into one workspace. Nested notes, folders, tags, color coding, search, and drag-and-drop placement support personal organization, journaling, projects, reading lists, and lightweight task management. Its local-first design and offline operation make it suited to users who want personal information stored locally by default.
The free tier, Unit Free, includes 500 blocks, essential block types, and local-first private storage. Unit Plus costs $34.99 per year and adds iCloud sync, unlimited blocks, premium themes, offline web-page saving, unlimited uploads, and unlimited devices. That structure gives casual users a way to organize a limited amount of content without a subscription, while heavier users gain capacity, synchronization, and expanded content features through the annual plan. The product is therefore a stronger fit for people who value a single personal workspace than for users who need a broad range of billing options.
Unit’s standout strength is breadth within a personal note system: tasks, reminders, files, bookmarks, locations, voice recordings, and web pages can sit alongside conventional notes. The nested structure and block arrangement also support more deliberate organization than a basic text notebook. iCloud is the listed integration, and the app’s platform scope is limited to iOS. Choose Unit if you use Apple mobile devices and want private, flexible organization with optional synchronization. It is less suitable for people who need cross-platform access, extensive integrations, or full synchronization without moving to the Plus plan.
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Unit fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $34.99/yr |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Supported platforms | ios |
| Note sharing | Not verified |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| Storage limit | Not verified |
| Integrations | iCloud |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: iCloud |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | unit.app |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Unit integrations
Unit lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- iCloud
Alternatives to Unit
- Microsoft OneNoteA broad, collaborative note system with strong Microsoft integration and a capable free option.9.3
- NotionA flexible workspace for teams that want notes and knowledge bases alongside databases and collaboration.9.2
- EvernoteA broad note-taking workspace for organizing information, tasks, calendars, and documents.9.0
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