# iAppList

> iAppList is a deep-guide authority site covering Apple's built-in apps — the apps that come pre-installed on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Every guide is built from real, hands-on use of Apple's native apps, not third-party software. The site is currently focused on Apple Notes, with coverage of other built-in apps (Reminders, Calendar, Safari, Photos, Mail, Shortcuts, and more) rolling out next.

iAppList covers Apple's first-party, pre-installed apps only. No third-party apps. No general productivity software. Just deep, practical guides on getting more out of the apps Apple ships with your device. Written for US-based Apple users on current iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions.

Author: Amit. Contact: hello@iapplist.com.

## Apple Notes Guides

- [Apple Notes for Students: The Complete Guide](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-for-students/): Full study workflow in Apple Notes — folder systems, audio transcription for lectures, Math Notes, Smart Folders, research papers, and a printable cheat sheet.
- [Tags and Smart Folders in Apple Notes](https://iapplist.com/iphone-notes-smart-folders-tags/): How to use the iOS 18 tag system and Smart Folder filters to auto-organize your entire Notes library, including the hidden pro-level filters most users miss.
- [Apple Notes as a Daily Planner](https://iapplist.com/how-i-use-apple-notes-as-a-daily-planner/): A complete daily planning system built in Apple Notes — layout, pinning, templates, and workarounds for the features Notes doesn't have.
- [Apple Notes for Travel Planning](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-travel-planning/): Plan a full trip inside Apple Notes — flights, hotels, day-by-day itinerary, packing list, and map links all in one note.
- [Apple Notes for Recipes: Build a Digital Cookbook](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-for-recipes/): Save, organize, and cook from a recipe collection in Apple Notes using folders, tags, Smart Folders, Gallery View, document scanning, note linking, and free Shortcuts for TikTok and Instagram recipes.
- [Apple Notes for Expense Tracking (Free Shortcut)](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-for-expense-tracking/): Track expenses in Apple Notes without another app or subscription. Templates, iOS 18 Math Notes for category totals, currency conversion for travel, shared notes for couples, and a free downloadable Shortcut.
- [Apple Notes as a Personal Journal](https://iapplist.com/how-to-use-iphone-notes-as-a-journal/): Turn Apple Notes into a private journal with folder setup, templates, Face ID locking, and voice journaling with transcription.
- [Apple Notes for Workout Tracking](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-fitness-tracker/): Track workouts, meal plans, macros, and progress photos using only Apple Notes — no fitness app subscriptions.
- [Apple Notes for Health Tracking](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-health-tracker/): Organize medical info, doctor contacts, medications, insurance, and appointment notes in Apple Notes with ready-to-use templates.
- [Apple Notes for Project Management](https://iapplist.com/how-to-use-iphone-notes-for-project-management/): Manage projects in Apple Notes using checklists, collaboration, sketches, and location-based notes via Apple Maps integration.
- [Running a YouTube Channel from Apple Notes](https://iapplist.com/youtube-content-planning-apple-notes/): The full creator workflow — idea capture, scripting, tags, Smart Folders, and the Reminders integration for deadlines.
- [Running an Instagram Business from Apple Notes](https://iapplist.com/run-instagram-using-apple-notes/): Plan Instagram content, captions, hashtags, collabs, launches, and analytics inside Apple Notes using templates and a post-publish checklist.
- [Planning a Pinterest Strategy in Apple Notes](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes-for-pinterest/): Plan a complete Pinterest strategy in Apple Notes — pin ideas, weekly schedule, swipe file, board structure, and brand deal tracking, without using Tailwind.
- [How to Secure Sensitive Information in Apple Notes](https://iapplist.com/how-to-secure-iphone-notes/): Lock notes with Face ID or a custom password, how Apple's end-to-end encryption works, and how to keep private info safe.
- [Why I Ditched Every Other App for Apple Notes](https://iapplist.com/why-i-use-apple-notes/): The case for using Apple Notes as your single system for planning, journaling, content, fitness, and life admin.

## About

- [About iAppList](https://iapplist.com/about/): Who runs the site and how guides are tested.
- [Contact](https://iapplist.com/contact/): Reach the editor.

## Optional

- [Apple Notes category index](https://iapplist.com/apple-notes/): Full archive of Apple Notes coverage as new guides go live.
- [Apple Reminders category index](https://iapplist.com/category/apple-reminders/): Apple Reminders coverage (early stage).
- [iAppList homepage](https://iapplist.com/): Site hub.