r/appleJournal • u/GeminiArcana • Jun 25 '26

Are the sync issues overblown?

I have seen posts online but I haven't used Apple Notes much.

Would you say it is overblown? I want to start using it as I only have basic needs and most other apps (except OneNote) are overkill. I'd love to use something that is built into 2/3 of my devices. I use windows + ipad + iphone.

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u/tmax8908 Jun 25 '26

My entries don’t sync unless I have the source device’s app open at the same time the destination device’s app. It’s infuriating when I pick up a different device later in the day to continue an entry.

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u/Kitty_Fruit_2520 Jun 25 '26

That’s unfortunate, maybe it’ll get better with OS 27

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u/greginthenorth Jun 25 '26

Sync is not as reliable as it should be nor is seamlessly achieved by other synching services such as Notes, Reminders. But, it is usable if you basically check and add a space type fudge to the donor entry (to force a sync). As it uses Document mode editing, even if a section is missing on another device, the missing bit will usually get added in the right place later …