Improving but not quite there yet …
Updated review 6/26
Appreciate the update.
Still some issues I need to bring your attention to. Most important:
- No undo button.
- No version tracking.
I’ve lost work because of these omissions and it has shaken my confidence in using Breveto for important work.
Also, export doesn’t retain creation date of files, if you need to import to another markdown editor.
No way to leave comments on a file. For comments to yourself about what changes or additions you want to make to an article for example.
Doesn’t allow you to export multiple files into one for final publishing.
Now that you allow list and checkbox drag and drop, it seems odd you can’t drag and drop paragraphs to reorder. That would make it much more useful for writing long pieces when you want to move things around to improve the flow of the piece.
Breveto is an amazing editor no doubt, but isn’t mature enough yet to become the go to writing home I’ve hoped for.
Hopefully future updates will address these.
Previous review.
The focus on drag and drop bring back the old school feel of when I got my first Mac. So much more organic and satisfying than trying to use hashtags to organize your notes — which also clutter up your content and have to be removed if you are publishing your work. Also themes are first rate and customizable. Much more fun to write when you can set the look and feel of the app to your liking.
Pluses:
- Stunning, clear UI
- Beautifully colored themes to choose from
- Full screen editing — hides status bar for better focus.
- Callback URLs (deep links to notes) — makes it easy to connect related information across notes and workspaces
- Nested folders
- Drag and drop paradise to arrange files and folders — can even drag notes to the trash bin!
- Note find and replace on iOS!
Wishes:
- Discrete comments field in the info panel for adding notes to notes — within the note you are working on. Useful for jotting down thoughts or possible changes to the document that are separate from the content itself.
- Be able to edit the creation date and time would be useful for journaling and back dating notes copied from other apps.
- Paste note title when pasting a deep link into another note/file. Even better if we could search and link to other notes within workspace in one step (autocomplete like Bear and NotePlan).
- Option to export folder as one file. Useful for arranging chapters in a book that you want to compile for publishing.
- Simple Watch app that could sync your pinned notes for always having them on your wrist. 🤞
- Calender view would make Breveto even better for journaling. Where you could see a timeline of your notes by day, week, month, etc.
Excellent work on the iOS version. It has been a long time since I felt this good about a note app, and one I feel confident to trust my years of writing in. Now the journey begins of moving stuff in, so my notes can have the beautiful and comfy home I’ve long been looking for. Thank you.
Appreciate the update.
Still some issues I need to bring your attention to. Most important:
- No undo button.
- No version tracking.
I’ve lost work because of these omissions and it has shaken my confidence in using Breveto for important work.
Also, export doesn’t retain creation date of files, if you need to import to another markdown editor.
No way to leave comments on a file. For comments to yourself about what changes or additions you want to make to an article for example.
Doesn’t allow you to export multiple files into one for final publishing.
Now that you allow list and checkbox drag and drop, it seems odd you can’t drag and drop paragraphs to reorder. That would make it much more useful for writing long pieces when you want to move things around to improve the flow of the piece.
Breveto is an amazing editor no doubt, but isn’t mature enough yet to become the go to writing home I’ve hoped for.
Hopefully future updates will address these.
Previous review.
The focus on drag and drop bring back the old school feel of when I got my first Mac. So much more organic and satisfying than trying to use hashtags to organize your notes — which also clutter up your content and have to be removed if you are publishing your work. Also themes are first rate and customizable. Much more fun to write when you can set the look and feel of the app to your liking.
Pluses:
- Stunning, clear UI
- Beautifully colored themes to choose from
- Full screen editing — hides status bar for better focus.
- Callback URLs (deep links to notes) — makes it easy to connect related information across notes and workspaces
- Nested folders
- Drag and drop paradise to arrange files and folders — can even drag notes to the trash bin!
- Note find and replace on iOS!
Wishes:
- Discrete comments field in the info panel for adding notes to notes — within the note you are working on. Useful for jotting down thoughts or possible changes to the document that are separate from the content itself.
- Be able to edit the creation date and time would be useful for journaling and back dating notes copied from other apps.
- Paste note title when pasting a deep link into another note/file. Even better if we could search and link to other notes within workspace in one step (autocomplete like Bear and NotePlan).
- Option to export folder as one file. Useful for arranging chapters in a book that you want to compile for publishing.
- Simple Watch app that could sync your pinned notes for always having them on your wrist. 🤞
- Calender view would make Breveto even better for journaling. Where you could see a timeline of your notes by day, week, month, etc.
Excellent work on the iOS version. It has been a long time since I felt this good about a note app, and one I feel confident to trust my years of writing in. Now the journey begins of moving stuff in, so my notes can have the beautiful and comfy home I’ve long been looking for. Thank you.
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Very early…please let me know once AI features are included and I will come back
Soon to be an elite tool
Fantastic note app especially for writers
The focus on drag and drop bring back the old school feel of when I got my first Mac. So much more organic and satisfying than trying to use hashtags to organize your notes — which also clutter up your content and have to be removed if you are publishing your work. Also themes are first rate and customizable. Much more fun to write when you can set the look and feel of the app to your liking.
Pluses:
- Stunning, clear UI
- Beautifully colored themes to choose from
- Full screen editing — hides status bar for better focus.
- Callback URLs (deep links to notes) — makes it easy to connect related information across notes and workspaces
- Nested folders
- Drag and drop paradise to arrange files and folders — can even drag notes to the trash bin!
- Note find and replace on iOS!
Wishes:
- Discrete comments field in the info panel for adding notes to notes — within the note you are working on. Useful for jotting down thoughts or possible changes to the document that are separate from the content itself.
- Be able to edit the creation date and time would be useful for journaling and back dating notes copied from other apps.
- Paste note title when pasting a deep link into another note/file. Even better if we could search and link to other notes within workspace in one step (autocomplete like Bear and NotePlan).
- Option to export folder as one file. Useful for arranging chapters in a book that you want to compile for publishing.
- Simple Watch app that could sync your pinned notes for always having them on your wrist. 🤞
- Calender view would make Breveto even better for journaling. Where you could see a timeline of your notes by day, week, month, etc.
Excellent work on the iOS version. It has been a long time since I felt this good about a note app, and one I feel confident to trust my years of writing in. Now the journey begins of moving stuff in, so my notes can have the beautiful and comfy home I’ve long been looking for. Thank you.
Pluses:
- Stunning, clear UI
- Beautifully colored themes to choose from
- Full screen editing — hides status bar for better focus.
- Callback URLs (deep links to notes) — makes it easy to connect related information across notes and workspaces
- Nested folders
- Drag and drop paradise to arrange files and folders — can even drag notes to the trash bin!
- Note find and replace on iOS!
Wishes:
- Discrete comments field in the info panel for adding notes to notes — within the note you are working on. Useful for jotting down thoughts or possible changes to the document that are separate from the content itself.
- Be able to edit the creation date and time would be useful for journaling and back dating notes copied from other apps.
- Paste note title when pasting a deep link into another note/file. Even better if we could search and link to other notes within workspace in one step (autocomplete like Bear and NotePlan).
- Option to export folder as one file. Useful for arranging chapters in a book that you want to compile for publishing.
- Simple Watch app that could sync your pinned notes for always having them on your wrist. 🤞
- Calender view would make Breveto even better for journaling. Where you could see a timeline of your notes by day, week, month, etc.
Excellent work on the iOS version. It has been a long time since I felt this good about a note app, and one I feel confident to trust my years of writing in. Now the journey begins of moving stuff in, so my notes can have the beautiful and comfy home I’ve long been looking for. Thank you.
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The missing notes app.
I’ve been an early adopter of Breveto, and I’ve not regretted it. The app has been steadily developed and improved. It’s aesthetics are best in class. It’s features are everything you need. It doesn’t try to cram every possible feature of a word processor into a notes app. It does notes, and does it well.
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Now on iOS
Thank you making it available for iOS. This is my favorite note app very polished and so glad now can use on my phone!
Could be a contender!
Breveto could be great … IF they would update it where there was an actual import function in the file menu. Also it needs more file export versions (like Docx, etc). The AI portion is limited on how much it will let you use it. Preview of export would be great. Other than that Breveto holds promise. But it hasn’t been updated in over a year, so I hope thet’s not a sign of abandonment!
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YOU NEED THIS BREVETO WRITING APP
Very nice writing app. Most professional app I've ever worked with; that's for sure. And that's just from its free version. Just imagine how much more would advance my writing aspirations if I'd take it to the next level by going Pro.
Some of us might need a miracle in order to upgrade to the Pro addition. But trust me when I say, you will be glad you at least tried the Free version. I know for me, while I very much like what I have to work with now; I'd very much like to level up to Pro.
By the way,
For the not-so-advanced wordsmiths; this Breveto writing app will most definitely level up your intelligence bar since it also sports a built-in Dictionary Highly Specific Strategic Formating for added support, along with a library style Sidebar to keep all your writings organized and at the ready for any revision/edits plus a Share button for posting to your personal media. All this plus Settings to your personal requirements in the Free-mode(?) Just imagine how much more is available in Pro-mode to enhance your writing productivities and widen your world; even ushuring you into a world of professionalism you could only dream of before.
To be sure, you will most definitely find yourself pleasantly surprised as you engage with Breveto. I am very glad I discovered this Breveto writing app. The fact that Breveto also levels you up personally, by adding an integrated Dictionary Highly Specific Strategic Formating - is beyond what I can even put to words. That's how impressed I am with Breveto. And that's just in its Free-mode. So I can hardly wait till I'm able to take Breveto Pro. :0).
Some of us might need a miracle in order to upgrade to the Pro addition. But trust me when I say, you will be glad you at least tried the Free version. I know for me, while I very much like what I have to work with now; I'd very much like to level up to Pro.
By the way,
For the not-so-advanced wordsmiths; this Breveto writing app will most definitely level up your intelligence bar since it also sports a built-in Dictionary Highly Specific Strategic Formating for added support, along with a library style Sidebar to keep all your writings organized and at the ready for any revision/edits plus a Share button for posting to your personal media. All this plus Settings to your personal requirements in the Free-mode(?) Just imagine how much more is available in Pro-mode to enhance your writing productivities and widen your world; even ushuring you into a world of professionalism you could only dream of before.
To be sure, you will most definitely find yourself pleasantly surprised as you engage with Breveto. I am very glad I discovered this Breveto writing app. The fact that Breveto also levels you up personally, by adding an integrated Dictionary Highly Specific Strategic Formating - is beyond what I can even put to words. That's how impressed I am with Breveto. And that's just in its Free-mode. So I can hardly wait till I'm able to take Breveto Pro. :0).
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Potential
I'll echo the other reviews here. Breveto has a ton of potential. It rivals Ulysses for a clean, distraction-free, text-forward writing environment, with AI tools baked-in. Just what I was looking for!
The only problem is that sync isn't working properly for me, even when selecting iCloud as a location (which the developer says is the most reliable). I have the app installed on two machines, but my files and locations are never in sync. I've tried closing/opening the apps, and re-installing, but changes made on one machine don't show up on the other. This is obviously a deal breaker, as it could lead to data loss. That's why I'm giving it just 3 stars.
I'm pulling for this app, tho. It could be so good!
The only problem is that sync isn't working properly for me, even when selecting iCloud as a location (which the developer says is the most reliable). I have the app installed on two machines, but my files and locations are never in sync. I've tried closing/opening the apps, and re-installing, but changes made on one machine don't show up on the other. This is obviously a deal breaker, as it could lead to data loss. That's why I'm giving it just 3 stars.
I'm pulling for this app, tho. It could be so good!
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Nice idea, but very limited implementation.
Nice idea and intuitive interface, but for my "files to be finally organized" I need a little more than an app the lets me import text and images.
Not even video files can be imported and view in the app.
Not even video files can be imported and view in the app.
Potential Native Replacement for Obsidian
Amazing UX and some good features in initial release! Definitely one of the most intuitive writing apps in the Mac App Store. I mainly take STEM notes, so there are a few missing features that are keeping me from switching from Obsidian and buying pro:
- LaTeX / Math Equation Support
- Custom Fonts for Code Blocks / Inline Code
- Favoriting / Bookmarking functionality to quickly get to notes
- Internal Wikilinks to link between notes
- LaTeX / Math Equation Support
- Custom Fonts for Code Blocks / Inline Code
- Favoriting / Bookmarking functionality to quickly get to notes
- Internal Wikilinks to link between notes
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Like Bear and Apple Notes had a baby
Note: This notes app is very new as of mid-2023. Its already off to an AMAZING start!
Breveto has some advanced features which 4 yr old notes apps typically lack:
- Decent search functionality
- Multi-window editing
- Customizable the editor font to any style, size, line height
- Embedded images
- Fantastic themes
- Excellent Pro pricing when compared to competitors
- AI Writing assistance
- Dictionary thats actually useful
- Word/Character/Paragraph counts
- Markdown writing
- Multiple App icons to pick from (I like the Paper one)
- Local notes storage to save notes in your existing folder systems. Or you can use iCloud to have them sync.
Because it is so new, it is stil lacking:
- iOS app (this is one of their top priorities)
- Drawing / Handwriting support
- Note linking
- Tags or Color labels for organization
- Advanced quick capture options (web clippers or widgets)
- No Windows, Web or Android apps
- No 3rd party integrations such as Notion, Todoist, Reminders, etc.
- No customizable main dashboard or home page. Some notes apps are implementing this feautre, and it makes your notes feel more like a personalized extension of your life.
- Canvas type functionality or Freeform/MindMaps integrations? To be fair most apps don't have this but some have recently implemented it such as Obsidian. Apples new Freeform is an example of a standalone app that does this.
As an avid notes app user, I'm extremely excited to see where this goes. I have used notes apps such as Evernote, Apple Notes, OneNote, Bear, Notion, Obsidian, Nimbus.
Breveto has some advanced features which 4 yr old notes apps typically lack:
- Decent search functionality
- Multi-window editing
- Customizable the editor font to any style, size, line height
- Embedded images
- Fantastic themes
- Excellent Pro pricing when compared to competitors
- AI Writing assistance
- Dictionary thats actually useful
- Word/Character/Paragraph counts
- Markdown writing
- Multiple App icons to pick from (I like the Paper one)
- Local notes storage to save notes in your existing folder systems. Or you can use iCloud to have them sync.
Because it is so new, it is stil lacking:
- iOS app (this is one of their top priorities)
- Drawing / Handwriting support
- Note linking
- Tags or Color labels for organization
- Advanced quick capture options (web clippers or widgets)
- No Windows, Web or Android apps
- No 3rd party integrations such as Notion, Todoist, Reminders, etc.
- No customizable main dashboard or home page. Some notes apps are implementing this feautre, and it makes your notes feel more like a personalized extension of your life.
- Canvas type functionality or Freeform/MindMaps integrations? To be fair most apps don't have this but some have recently implemented it such as Obsidian. Apples new Freeform is an example of a standalone app that does this.
As an avid notes app user, I'm extremely excited to see where this goes. I have used notes apps such as Evernote, Apple Notes, OneNote, Bear, Notion, Obsidian, Nimbus.
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Really Promising New Notes App!!!
I am blown away with how solid this app feels for its initial release. Has so many great settings options without feeling overwhelming. I love the style choices with the editor when it comes to the look of the component styles, such as headings, code blocks, list styles, images, etc. You also have the ability to fully design your own custom theme, which is fantastic. And all these options are available without sacrificing the writing experience. I mean the code blocks could use some work when it comes to tab sizing and overall formatting, but overall, just a really nicely built app, and I feel super optimistic for its future!
I would love the ability in the future to be able to share a doc through a public link. I often times have to share information to colleagues or friends, and I prefer to do this through docs like I can with Craft or Notion. Would just be a great feature to have.
Killer job!!!
I would love the ability in the future to be able to share a doc through a public link. I often times have to share information to colleagues or friends, and I prefer to do this through docs like I can with Craft or Notion. Would just be a great feature to have.
Killer job!!!
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Very pleased with this one
Found out about this app because I'm a longtime user of one of the developers other apps (ColorSlurp, which is also quite elegant). I'm not exactly what you'd call a power user whe it comes to taking notes, but I do need to be able to. Breveto strikes a nice balance between simplicity/ease of use and still having all the tools one would need and expect. I've used some apps that look nice and clean, but are also functionally too limited. Breveto has a slick UI, but the tools are still there. My only recommendations would be an integration with the menu bar for quick/always-on access... and for bullet items in lists to remain indented even when an item wraps to a second line (currently, text wrapping to a second line in a bullet list isn't indented — it's flush with the bullet itself). The latter might seem minor/petty, but as a designer, it's the kind of thing that irritates a little. Overall a great app, though — certainly no qualms about getting the Pro subscription.
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Easy and Intuitive! Get it..
I've been looking for a note/writing app for some time that lets me custom sort my files for the project I'm working on. Not only is this a beautiful interface but it's also intuitive and easy to use. I love that it has Ai built into it. Super smart app. Get it!!!
So much potential, so much disappointment.
Love the themes, the UI is intuitive, and the many unique features seem quite useful... That is, if I could access a single one. I understand, you need to pay the folks that make such a refined, quality app, but putting the dictionary behind the paywall?.. A feature that's relatively common?..
Doesn't exactly encourage making a purchase folks...
Doesn't exactly encourage making a purchase folks...
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Response from developer
We're happy you love Breveto! We think the value Breveto brings is well worth a few coffees a year. The dictionary has monthly costs associated with it including AI generated results, which make the dictionary more useful, but it cost us money for every request. For that reason it’s a pro feature.
Looks promising!
Loved this on first use! Simple and neat, gorgeous design, fits all my needs, please keep its simplicity, that's important IMO. Do not add any "fancy" features that make a note taking/writing app being odd. 4.9/5
Get in now. This app is going places.
Breveto entered lately into a crowed field of note-taking apps. It is going places. It is obvious that the devs of this app have an eye for polish, detail, and intuitiveness. I'm already really pleased with it, and I know there is a lot more to come.
Functional and Gorgeous!
Breveto has made organizing and keeping my notes visually fun and WAY more functional! I can easily move files around where I want them, and the themes are gorgeous! I transferred all of my notes into Breveto and deleted my other writing apps.
This one is all you need!
This one is all you need!
