# Fleeting Notes — A Notepad Synced with Obsidian

> Secure, open-source, offline-first note-taking app with Obsidian sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Wong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleeting-notes/id1615226800 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604449679)
- Category: Productivity, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.43/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleeting-notes/id1615226800/reviews.md

## What is Fleeting Notes?

Fleeting Notes is the ultimate solution for quick, efficient, and secure note-taking. Whether you're on your phone, tablet, or browsing the web, capture your thoughts in an instant, keep them organized and accessible, all while maintaining control over your data.

Here's what sets Fleeting Notes apart:
- Offline First: Our design prioritizes offline functionality, so you can take notes anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection.
- Open Source: We believe in transparency and community collaboration. Fleeting Notes is open source, inviting users and developers to contribute and improve upon our platform.
- End-to-End Encryption: Your privacy is our priority. With end-to-end encryption, your notes and ideas stay secure and private.
- Quick Capture & Easy Interface: Jot down thoughts, highlights, and URLs swiftly with our user-friendly interface. Capture ideas as they come, without any hassle.
- Obsidian Sync: Seamless synchronization with Obsidian ensures your notes are always up-to-date across platforms. Use our dedicated Obsidian plugin for effortless integration.
- Home Widgets: Keep your notes at your fingertips. With home widgets, your notes are just a tap away, right from your home screen.
- Bi-Directional Linking: Create a web of connected ideas. Our bi-directional linking feature allows for link previews and backlinks, making it easy to navigate and expand your notes.

Whether you're a dedicated Obsidian user or looking for a powerful mobile note-taking tool, Fleeting Notes is designed to enhance your productivity and secure your data. Download Fleeting Notes today – experience the future of note-taking, made simple, efficient, and secure.

Discord: https://discord.gg/xrj6yuGNmx

Terms and Conditions: https://fleetingnotes.app/terms-and-conditions
Privacy Policy: https://fleetingnotes.app/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Offline First functionality
- Open Source platform
- End-to-End Encryption
- Quick Capture & Easy Interface
- Obsidian Sync
- Home Widgets
- Bi-Directional Linking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fleeting Notes Basic Plan | $5.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fleeting-notes/id1615226800/reviews.md

### 1/5 — The developer is walking away

*2025-02-18*

I am resistant to use any system like this where the developer has walked away.  He should make it free for all levels and allow could syncing or something that does not cost him.

### 4/5 — Stagnant Dark Mode

*2024-10-30, version 0.11.2*

Great app! My one complaint is that dark mode should switch with the device setting.

### 5/5 — Better than Obsidian Mobile*

*2024-10-02, version 0.11.2*

Fleeting Notes has a simple, frictionless UI and all the core features you’d want for Quick Captures. Cloud Sync literally happens in real-time.

*The great thing about Obsidian Mobile is it’s loaded with all features from desktop. The problem with Obsidian Mobile is it’s loaded with all features everything from desktop…

### 4/5 — Good simple app - issue with enription

*2024-07-21*

It is a good simple app I been using to send notes to Obsidian and was pretty happy with it. However , recently notes start to be “scrambled” - everything converted to complete gibberish, and I  not sure why.

### 3/5 — Battery Hog

*2023-11-25*

Trying this out for a scratch pad to sync to obsidian. On a brand new iphone 14 pro max, had it open on screen for 90 minutes slowly writing some stuff and it drained my battery almost thirty percent. I think the only other app that does that much battery drain in that time frame is TikTok. What's it doing??

### 1/5 — Serious issues

*2023-09-16*

Markdown is a joke. It only sometimes works in the note and never in list view. It mostly doesn't work at all given it depends on what markdown you're trying to use. On top of that, it's ridiculous that you can't sort without using search which I neither want nor need. Why can you save searches, but not create lists? That makes zero sense. Not that it works for more than one note anyway. I want all notes at once in the order I want them.

### 3/5 — Want to Like It but Sync Function Needs a LOT of Work

*2023-08-05*

I first discovered Fleeting Notes through the Chrome extension store and then discovered it had accompanying iOS apps for iPhone and iPad. I was deciding between this and Eloquence and that is the factor that made me choose Fleeting Notes. 

However, I am constantly having issues with the sync. I know not every app under the sun can sync at light speed, especially if they are still perfecting their product, but this is ridiculous. I will hit force sync over and over and nothing happens. It says on the Obsidian plugin that it resyncs every 30 minutes or so. Well, I made a note using the Chrome extension at around 1:30pm today. It is now almost 9:30pm and it is STILL not there. It’s not in Obsidian, nor is it in the Fleeting Notes app itself. It takes WAY too long.

I use apps like Notion and NotePlan religiously and when I make any kind of change in either app on one device, I can literally refresh the page on another device seconds later and the changes are right there. 

I won’t delete it just yet but, unfortunately, it looks like I’m inevitably going to head that route.

### 1/5 — Nope

*2023-07-19*

I wanted to like it. Really but they have forced me to logout and signing back in lost all my notes. Was trying to sync it to my laptop but it erased all my notes on the ios which was local. Big, huge waste of time. Only allowed to sign in one device at a time but can’t trust your notes.

P.S. im so disappointed as a lot of important stuff just vanished.

### 5/5 — Has become my primary mobile note taker

*2023-07-03, version 0.10.6*

This is more than just an obsidian tool. I use it to capture any thoughts, any where. The Obsidian integration just makes it better.

### 1/5 — Very basic capture app, but expensive pricing model

*2022-08-10*

This looked promising. But the pricing is just absurd. “100% free” is just a bait for an expensive subscription that is required. Rated one star.

**Developer response:** Hello TheGreenGouse, using the app to take notes offline is 100% free. The only caveat to using the app for free (as of now) is the inability to be logged into multiple devices. Meaning you need to re-login when using different devices. The free plan is functionally equivalent to the basic plan if your plan is only to use one device with FN installed. I hope you understand the reason for this pricing model is to help with development costs and server expenses. If you want to learn more about the pricing, please do check out our pricing page: https://fleetingnotes.app/pricing/
- Matt

## Frequently asked questions about Fleeting Notes

### What is Fleeting Notes?

Fleeting Notes is an open-source, offline-first note-taking application designed for quick capture and secure storage of your thoughts. It offers end-to-end encryption and seamless synchronization with Obsidian.

### Does Fleeting Notes have ads?

No, Fleeting Notes does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and offers optional in-app purchases for enhanced features or support.

### How does Fleeting Notes sync with Obsidian?

Fleeting Notes offers seamless synchronization with Obsidian using a dedicated Obsidian plugin. This ensures your notes are always up-to-date across both platforms.

### Is Fleeting Notes available on multiple devices?

Yes, Fleeting Notes is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Its design prioritizes accessibility across various devices.

### What is the pricing for Fleeting Notes?

Fleeting Notes is free to download and use. A 'Fleeting Notes Basic Plan' is available for $5.99 per month, offering additional benefits.

### How secure are my notes in Fleeting Notes?

Your privacy is a top priority. Fleeting Notes implements end-to-end encryption, ensuring that your notes and ideas remain secure and private.

### Can I access my notes offline with Fleeting Notes?

Yes, Fleeting Notes is designed with an 'Offline First' approach. You can take notes anytime, anywhere, even without an active internet connection.

### What is the update frequency for Fleeting Notes?

Fleeting Notes was last updated on October 6, 2023, with version 0.11.2. As an open-source project, updates are driven by community contributions and developer efforts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.11.2 — 2023-10-06

- add ability to pin notes #916
- add bottom padding to text field #932 
- fix data loss when accessing widgets #927 
- fix bug where autofocus applies to non-empty notes
- make text scale apply to single notes view #946
- add way to copy url #947

### 0.11.1 — 2023-09-14

- Add tags to the mobile toolbar #910 
- Fix bug with notes not restoring from the trash #912

### 0.11.0 — 2023-09-05

- add ability to view and restore deleted notes #841 
- add saved searches #869 
- add new checklist feature #898 
- add autofill capabilities for login (password manager) #899 
- update mobile toolbar #870 
- fix bug where save filters where not saved #894 
- fix bug where tags didn't respect special characters #905

### 0.10.8 — 2023-08-10

- add markdown preview #737 
- fix right-to-left padding in search screen #697 
- Add title when sharing note #738 
- Update settings screen UI #724  
- Add plugin selector #720 
- Add ability to choose which directory to export files #686

### 0.10.7 — 2023-07-12

- Add RTL support for Fleeting Notes #695 
- Update feedback button to open default mail app #685 
- Add auto-focus title toggle #682

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