Evernote

Evernote was once the undisputed king of note-taking apps, but years of strategic missteps and the 2023 acquisition by Bending Spoons have left it in a diminished position. The core note-taking experience remains capable -- rich text editing, web clipping, and the ability to search text within images and PDFs are still strong features. The organizational system of notebooks and tags is flexible if somewhat dated. However, the free tier has been gutted to near-uselessness, and pricing is now premium without matching premium innovation. As a scanner app, the document capture works adequately but is no longer distinctive. The task management features are basic -- simple checklists that lack the workflow capabilities of dedicated tools like Todoist or Asana. App store ratings (4.4 iOS, 4.1 Android) reflect growing user dissatisfaction. Evernote's legacy user base keeps it relevant, but Notion, Obsidian, and Apple Notes have each taken pieces of its former dominance. It is hard to recommend for new users when alternatives offer more for less.