Great notes app and free!
Very pleasant and functional notes app. Like software before ads and subscriptions infected every app.
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This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking and mindfulness. It features quick note capture, a single daily task reminder, and a calming visual experience to encourage presence and reduce digital distraction.
✓Quick-capture notes with custom categories
✓Single daily task checkbox with confetti reward
✓Calming wheat field visualization
✓No notifications or streaks
✓Offline note storage
✓iCloud sync across Apple devices
✓Markdown export
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What's New in Garden
2
May 5, 2026
v2 — widgets, faster capture, bulk triage. What's new • Three new widgets: a Garden Inbox checklist for one-tap triage from the Home Screen, a tap-to-Calm tile, and Lock Screen accessories for quick capture and Inbox count. • Action Button + Siri silent capture via the Garden Inbox Shortcut — speak a thought, it lands in the Inbox. • Multi-select on the Notes tab — bulk reassign or archive several at once. • A redesigned Calm screen with a breath-mimicking checkbox animation and painterly wheat field. • A few quiet polish passes you'll probably never notice.
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FAQ
What is Garden?
Garden is a minimalist iPhone app designed for presence and clarity. It offers quick note capture, a single daily task reminder, and a calming wheat field visualization to help users focus and reduce digital distractions.
Does Garden have ads?
No, Garden is ad-free. It is designed to be a quiet space for your thoughts and does not display any advertisements.
How does Garden handle note storage?
Your notes are stored locally on your iPhone in a real database, ensuring offline access and persistence. They are also automatically synced to your iCloud across your signed-in Apple devices.
Can I export my notes from Garden?
Yes, you can export your notes as markdown files anytime. This allows you to save a portable copy to Files, iCloud Drive, email, or AirDrop.
Does Garden send notifications?
No, Garden intentionally does not send any notifications. It is designed to never ask for your attention, promoting a distraction-free experience.
What is the daily checkbox in Garden?
The daily checkbox is a single task: 'I did the one thing today.' Checking it provides a small burst of confetti and haptic feedback, encouraging you to put your phone down.
Is Garden available on other devices besides iPhone?
Currently, Garden is an iPhone app. Notes can be synced across your signed-in Apple devices via iCloud, but the primary interface is on iPhone.
How often is Garden updated?
Garden was last updated on May 5, 2026, with version 2. The developer, Chad Stewart, released the app on April 28, 2026.