Lovely concept
I love the idea of an app like this but the price for a year is pretty steep for what it is. I wish there was a “lifetime” purchase option.
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Capture, organize, and revisit meaningful quotes from books or any app. Save text by typing, pasting, or using your camera. Sync across devices and export your library.
✓Capture quotes via typing, camera, or share extension
✓Organize quotes by book and tags
✓Search across your entire quote library
✓Revisit saved quotes on demand
✓Export quotes in Markdown and PDF formats
✓iCloud sync for multi-device access
✓Dark mode and alternate app icons
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April 8, 2026
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What is Commonplace?
Commonplace is a minimalist app designed for capturing, organizing, and revisiting quotes that resonate with you. It allows you to save quotes from books, articles, or any source, and revisit them later.
How can I capture quotes in Commonplace?
You can capture quotes by typing them in manually, pasting text, or using your camera to photograph quotes from physical books (available with Commonplace Pro). The Share Extension also lets you save quotes directly from other apps.
What are the limitations of the free version of Commonplace?
The free version allows manual capture, search, up to 5 books, 3 tags, and 90 days of history. For full features like camera capture and unlimited organization, a Pro subscription is required.
What are the subscription options for Commonplace Pro?
Commonplace Pro offers monthly ($3.99/month) and yearly ($34.99/year) subscription plans. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.
How does iCloud sync work in Commonplace?
iCloud sync ensures your captured quotes are available across all your Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad. This feature is part of the Commonplace Pro subscription.
Can I export my quotes from Commonplace?
Yes, Commonplace Pro allows you to export your quotes in Markdown and PDF formats. You can export individual books or your entire library.
Does Commonplace have ads?
No, Commonplace does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with some limitations, and offers a premium subscription for full functionality.
What devices is Commonplace available on?
Commonplace is available on iPhone and iPad, with a purpose-designed two-column layout for iPads. It is also supported on iPod.