# Catchly - Capture Ideas Fast — ADHD-Friendly Idea Capture

> Lightweight, privacy-focused app for rapid capture of ideas and thoughts. (iPhone/iPad app by 晓江 苏.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchly-capture-ideas-fast/id6775068548 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [晓江 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822180289)
- Category: Utilities, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), American English
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchly-capture-ideas-fast/id6775068548/reviews.md

## What is Catchly?

Catchly is a fast, lightweight place to capture ideas, thoughts, and possible next actions.
Ideas can appear and disappear in seconds: a sentence that suddenly comes to mind, an unfinished plan, something to handle later, or an insight from work or reading. Catchly gives each one a safe place to land.

Catchly does not force every thought to become a heavy task. Capture it first, organize it later, and decide when—or whether—it deserves action.

WHY CATCHLY WORKS
- Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them. Catchly reduces the friction between a thought appearing and storing it somewhere you trust.
- An idea does not need to be complete. Save the first trace now and refine it when you are ready.
- Unfinished thoughts occupy attention. Writing them down helps clear mental space without creating a complicated to-do system.
- Important and urgent are not the same. Lightweight importance and urgency markers help you decide what deserves attention.
- Low-friction capture builds a lasting habit. Input, reminders, filters, widgets, and shortcuts are designed to stay out of your way.
- Your ideas remain yours. Catchly requires no account, uses no advertising trackers, and keeps your content on your devices and in iCloud rather than on developer-operated servers.

HOW TO USE IT
- Tap the capture button and write down your idea.
- Add a date when timing matters, with the option to create an Apple Reminder.
- Mark an idea as important or urgent to make it easier to find later.
- Complete ideas you have acted on, or archive those you no longer need in view.
- Search and filter by status, importance, or urgency.
- Add Catchly widgets to your Home Screen so earlier ideas can resurface.
- Use shortcuts and system integrations to capture ideas with minimal interruption.

MADE FOR REAL LIFE
- Work: follow-up actions, product ideas, copy, and investigation notes.
- Learning: reading notes, course insights, questions, and concepts to revisit.
- Life: shopping ideas, travel plans, temporary tasks, gifts, and loose ends.
- Creativity: titles, paragraphs, scenes, story concepts, and fragments of inspiration.
- Reflection: review your timeline and rediscover directions worth pursuing.

FEATURES
- Fast capture without forcing ideas into a complex task structure
- A chronological timeline for browsing and reflection
- Search and filters for keywords, status, importance, and urgency
- Open, completed, and archived states
- Lightweight importance and urgency matrix
- Apple Reminders integration
- Home Screen widgets that resurface captured ideas
- iCloud and CloudKit sync across your Apple devices
- No Catchly account required
- Privacy-friendly design with no advertising tracking or sale of personal data

CATCHLY MAY BE FOR YOU IF
- You collect scattered thoughts but do not want to turn them into projects immediately.
- You want something more focused than a general notes app and lighter than a task manager.
- You want ideas, possible actions, reminders, and review in one simple flow.
- You have ADHD—or simply a busy, fast-moving mind—and want an external inbox for your thoughts.
- You often lose ideas while switching tasks and want a lower-friction way to preserve them.
- You prefer to capture first and decide what matters later.

CONTACT
Questions, feedback, or suggestions for new capture methods are always welcome.

Support: freemind.dev.workshop@gmail.com
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://glib-march-c73.notion.site/375a6a5d5d23806393f5dece27445693

## Key features

- Fast idea capture
- Chronological timeline
- Search and filters
- Open, completed, archived states
- Importance and urgency markers
- Apple Reminders integration
- Home Screen widgets
- iCloud sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $1.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchly-capture-ideas-fast/id6775068548/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 功能建议

*2026-08-14*

1. 建议把底部的搜索框改成可以长按语音输入的功能，并且 AI 会自动上标点，去掉语气词等简单文字处理。
2. 这个和 Plan Coach 的灵感本功能是不是类似？我买了 Plan Coach，现在又买了 Catchly，希望可以把这个软件建设得更加强大和独一无二。

**Developer response:** 1。我考虑下这个设计
2。 的确是从PlanCoach孵化出来的，但会有很多独特的功能（比如现在的电脑写作、apple watch语音记录官）
感谢支持！

### 5/5 — 希望开发者可以看

*2026-08-11*

就是写灵感的时候，只能是手机键盘自带的语音转文字。希望开发者可以增加一个像plancoach的语音功能，慢慢说别急。然后也可以添加一个功能，就是直接录音，因为有一些人的灵感可能是音乐，或者是一个梦境，它也会有声音。然后他的那个显示，可以弄成就像微信那样，你可以选择他就是语音的状态，也可以点击转文字，然后你就可以随时看到你的灵感，即使他是录音，你可以转文字，然后可以马上看到。然后这个App非常好用啊，推荐大家用就是很简洁，功能很棒。💗

**Developer response:** 已看到，非常感谢恩恩恩恩恩恩！我都记下来啦，会慢慢实现！
我会不断打磨把它做的更好的，毕竟自己也是重度用户！

### 1/5 — 赶紧优化！

*2026-08-01*

调用麦克风还没有系统内置语音备忘录声音清晰，我不知道是调用的问题还是什么问题，赶紧优化，转录文字都转录不了！！！

**Developer response:** 现在是手表麦克风转录，肯定不如手机麦克风清楚，转录文字失败可以发截图给我我来看下。freemind.dev.workshop@gmail.com

## Frequently asked questions about Catchly

### What is Catchly?

Catchly is a fast, lightweight utility designed for capturing ideas, thoughts, and potential next actions. It provides a simple way to store inspiration without forcing immediate organization or task creation.

### Is Catchly free to use?

Yes, Catchly is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional functionality, but the core idea capture features are available at no cost.

### Does Catchly have ads?

No, Catchly does not contain advertisements. Its privacy-friendly design ensures no advertising trackers are used, and your data remains on your devices.

### What devices does Catchly support?

Catchly is available on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to capture ideas across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Catchly updated?

The latest version of Catchly is 0.3.1, and it was last updated on August 6, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Can I integrate Catchly with other apps?

Yes, Catchly integrates with Apple Reminders, allowing you to create reminders directly from your captured ideas. It also supports Home Screen widgets and system integrations for quick capture.

### What is the age rating for Catchly?

Catchly has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children and adults.

### How does Catchly handle user privacy?

Catchly is designed with privacy in mind. It requires no account, uses no advertising trackers, and keeps your content on your devices and in iCloud, rather than on developer-operated servers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.3.1 — 2026-08-06

Added complete support for English and Simplified Chinese.
Added a floating capture button in the bottom-right corner, making it easier to capture ideas. (@禾宝)
Improved widget layouts and fixed text overlap at certain sizes. (@禾宝)
Improved interface details and overall stability.

### 0.3.0 — 2026-07-28

本次更新带来全新的「快速记录」主屏幕小组件, 放在桌面，轻点即可快速捕捉灵感! （@Eunice）

### 0.2.2 — 2026-07-27

- 完善整体Apple Watch体验（@阿锤）
- 全新的动物状态动画，实时反馈聆听、识别和等待状态。
- 支持打开 Apple Watch 后自动开始录音。
- 录音过程中支持暂停、继续和确认退出。
- 新增录音同步页面，可查看同步状态并重试失败录音。
- 新增转写语言设置，可选择指定语言(@VK)

### 0.2.1 — 2026-07-21

• 提升 Apple Watch 录音同步的可靠性。
• 优化了灵感搜索体验。

### 0.2.0 — 2026-07-20

把灵感留在当下：Catchly 现已支持 Apple Watch 语音捕捉。轻点手表即可录下想法，回到 iPhone 后会自动转成文字；原始录音始终保留，方便随时回听。
本次更新：
• 全新 Apple Watch 语音捕捉：录完可立即标记「重要」或「紧急」，离线录音也会在设备再次连接后传回。
• 全新灵感整理工具：可置顶重要想法；进入多选模式后，可批量导出或删除，也能一键复制内容。

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