Switching from Apple to Google ecosystem - where does Google Keep fit?
Recently I’ve been slowly moving away from the Apple ecosystem into the Google one, and I want to know what others are using.
The main reason was Apple Calendar. I started using it more in-depth over the past few weeks, and it just felt a bit limited for how I want to plan my things.
That made me try Google Calendar, which i can already see is more powerful (integrations, etc.)
After that, I started rethinking my whole setup.
Up until now I was fully in the Apple’s ecosystem - Notes, Calendar, Reminders, Journal. It kinda worked, but once I started optimizing my workflow more, I began noticing the limitations.
Right now my setup looks like this:
- Notes - Still using Apple Notes for longer notes, but this is where I’m most unsure right now.
- Calendar - Switched to Google Calendar
- Tasks - Swapped Apple Reminders for Todoist
- Email - Gmail
Side note: I tried Google Tasks, but it felt too simple compared to Todoist or even Apple Reminders. Also, I’m using Apple Shortcuts for a morning routine, and Todoist fits better there (Google tasks is not "shortcuts-friendly")
What I want to know now is:
Where does Google Keep actually fit? And how does it compare to Apple Notes?
From what I see:
- Apple Notes feels like a full note-taking app (long notes, structure, organization)
- Google Keep feels more like quick capture (short notes, ideas, checklists)
So I’m not sure:
- Is Google Keep a replacement for Apple Notes?
- Or is it more of a companion tool (Keep + Docs)?
- How do you actually use it in a real workflow?
- Is there anyone who switched from Apple notes to google keep and what was your experience ?
Also curious more generally:
What productivity system are you using and why? Do you combine different apps, and how does your setup look?