Blink - Quick Notes & Widget

Blink - Quick Notes & Widget

Simple Notepad, Fast Reminder

344 ratings
382 reviews
$2.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 18, 2017
  • May 28, 2026

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Capture thoughts instantly with this minimalist notepad. It prioritizes speed and simplicity, offering a unique layout to view all your notes at a glance. Ideal for quick ideas, to-dos, and reminders without complex organization.

Lightning-fast entry
Clean minimal design
Priority markers
Hourly reminders
Home screen widget
Voice dictation
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What users say

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What's New in Blink

4.0.0

May 28, 2026

Supports Apple Watch

1

In-App Purchases

Free

Pages

Five pages. You can use five pages.

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User reviews

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The app I turn to daily to stay focused

I love this app. It’s a minimalistic and intuitive note taking tool designed to record your thoughts quickly and with the least amount of effort. I use it for my to-do list and also to record my notes, shopping list, books I want to read, and projects and goals. It doesn’t include instructions because there is no learning curve. You can get started using it right away. I like how I can highlight items in blue and red to prioritize them and focus on things that need my attention. I don’t use the reminder feature, but some people might find it helpful. The voice dictation feature is especially handy for recording entries on the go. I also like how it displays items in a non-listing layout, so you can see them at a glance without scrolling. For faster access, you can add it as a widget on your home screen. In summary, this is an app well-designed to capture thoughts and ideas quickly and efficiently.
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Love This App!

Super Simple, super easy and intuitive, I hope developer continues to work on this App! I am subscribed and own way too many note taking Apps but this one really stands out from all of them! Happy to support this developer to further develop this App! TO THE Developer: - Please add more reminder abilities!
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Great app

Simple, intuitive and practical. The only thing missing was to integrate with the shortcuts.

Fantastic, but..

It's very useful to have word warping for better readability. But if it only works inside the app not on the widget level, it is rather useless...

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Dictation not working on some devices

Bug

Purchased features not persisting

Bug

Crashing when using backup/restore

Bug

Widget displaying text incorrectly

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add dark mode or customizable colors

Feature

Implement iCloud or cross-device sync

Feature

Allow rearranging and reordering of items

Feature

Add support for iPad and Apple Watch

Feature

Improve notification scheduling and controls

Feature

FAQ

What does Blink - Quick Notes & Widget do?

Blink is designed to be the fastest way to capture your thoughts. It allows you to open the app and start typing immediately, saving your ideas without any complicated setup or organization like folders or categories.

What are the key features of Blink?

Key features include lightning-fast entry, a clean minimal design, priority markers to highlight important notes, hourly reminders for red-marked notes, a home screen widget for quick access, and voice dictation for hands-free input.

Is Blink free to use?

The application is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional functionality or content, but the core note-taking features are available without cost.

Who is Blink best suited for?

Blink is ideal for quick thinkers, busy professionals, and anyone who needs a simple and fast way to jot down thoughts, to-dos, or reminders before they are forgotten. It prioritizes speed and simplicity over complex organizational features.

How does Blink differ from other note-taking apps?

Unlike traditional note apps with endless lists and folders, Blink displays all your notes at a glance in a unique non-listing layout. This allows for instant retrieval without scrolling, focusing on speed and immediate access rather than deep organization.