# Fading Notes｜FADE — Write it down. Let it go.

> Write it down. Let it go. (iPhone/iPad app by Sota Iguchi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fading-notesfade/id6462759551 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sota Iguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603371067)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2023-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fading-notesfade/id6462759551/reviews.md

## What is Fading Notes｜FADE?

Fading Notes｜FADE is a simple note app for things you only need to keep for a while.

Choose how long each note should stay: 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or forever. It works well for temporary plans, shopping lists, small reminders, thoughts you want to let go of, and notes you still want to keep.

Main features:
・Choose a duration for each note
・Keep important notes forever
・Search and filter by duration
・Pin notes you want to find quickly
・Delete notes with a swipe
・Supports light, dark, and system appearance

Write what you need, keep it for as long as you need, and let it go when it is no longer useful.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.0 — 2026-08-29

You can now create a memo with your preferred save duration directly from a Home Screen widget.

We made each memo’s save duration and expiration time easier to understand.
You can also choose an app icon from Settings.
The Home screen’s empty and search states have been refined.

### 2.5.0 — 2026-08-11

・Added optional expiration notifications to remind you before a memo disappears.
・You can now start a new memo from the app icon’s quick action or a Lock Screen widget.
・Refined the Settings screen and expiration feedback.
・Added a short guide to the new features after updating.

### 2.4.0 — 2026-08-06

This update makes it easier to start a memo and understand what happens when it expires.
• Start a new memo directly from an empty Home screen
• New memos now default to one-day retention when no default is set
• Added a clearer empty Trash state and a Delete All action
• See when expired memos are moved to Trash or deleted

### 2.3.0 — 2026-07-09

Improved the memo creation and editing experience.

You can now confirm before closing with unsaved changes, and it is easier to see when a memo will expire after choosing a retention period. We also refined the Settings and Trash navigation.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-06-28

・Added memo search
・Added filters for limited-time and forever notes
・Added pinning for important notes
・Added appearance mode settings
・Refined the overall design

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All apps by Sota Iguchi: https://appshunter.io/developer/1603371067

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