Ask HN: iOS program to capture notes?

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I use OneNote as my commonplace book, but I want a separate application that can capture my thoughts quickly.

I am using Google Keep, but going from notes to pure text is cumbersome (especially when you are doing this multiple times a day). I move all tasks to org-mode as well.

What is a good alternative to Google Keep?

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For quick capture, I think Drafts could work for you. It is built on the idea of quickly writing things down and then (possibly later) sending them to somewhere else.

http://agiletortoise.com/drafts/

I came here to recommend this exact thing. There is also simplenote, if you have cross-platform worries or don't want to spend the money--but Drafts absolutely is worth it. It's the perfect replacement for a pocket notebook--write down whatever; contact info, url, quote--send it to contacts, read it later service, notes application. The tutorial videos on the site are a great showcase.

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