# Grid Note - Smart way to note — Smart way to note

> Structured note-taking app with grid layout, templates, and export options. (iPhone/iPad app by Sumi Interactive.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sumi Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/597077264)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2018-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466/reviews.md

## What is Grid Note?

Grid Note featured an unique "Grid Layout" design to help you structure your thoughts. With lots of buildin note templates (SMART, Cornell Note, 5W1H, etc...) to get you started, but you can feel free to replace those with inventions of your own.

=== FEATURES ===
• Unique grid format for structured note
• Template library
• Organize notes with notebooks and tags
• Markdown support
• Export in various formats
• Offline use
• Automatic backup to iCloud
• Realtime sync (premium account needed)

The core version of Grid Note is free, premium can be unlocked via a single subscription that covers all your devices. 

The premium subscription has two options:
• $0.99 monthly, which offers a 3-day free trial
• $9.99 annually, which offers a 1-week free trial

Please note that:

• Price may vary by location.
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

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Support:
support@gridnote.app

Privacy Policy:
https://note.sumi.io/privacy.html

Terms of Service:
https://note.sumi.io/terms.html

## Key features

- Unique grid format for structured notes
- Template library
- Organize notes with notebooks and tags
- Markdown support
- Export in various formats
- Offline use
- Automatic iCloud backup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466/reviews.md

### 3/5 — balanced pros and cons

*2023-12-02*

I love the minimalist / grid approach.
I hate their subscription model… a rip off, it ain’t worth it.

I would have liked them to improve the non grid display (show a simple toggle) and to ne able to create our own custom templates

### 4/5 — Nice app

*2023-05-05*

I just started using your app. It seems like a nice app, but it crashes quite a bit when I try to save the note or a template. Please fix. 11 max pro iPhone. Thank you

### 1/5 — Hopeless app

*2023-04-04*

I am trying to reset the password. The link being sent is not working. Sent many mails but no response from the developer side. Please don’t your money with this poor app.

### 1/5 — 사진 튕김

*2023-02-07*

아이디어는참좋고 활용도도 좋아보이는데 사진을 첨부하고 작성을 누르는 순간 튕기고 앱이 종료되네요...

### 4/5 — Almost There

*2022-10-30*

Would love to see a small thumbnail of an image that’s inside of each grid note.

### 5/5 — Greate

*2022-08-26*

But why you don’t update this app?

### 1/5 — Lost me immediately!

*2022-07-03*

For starters, the All Notes heading doesn’t even fully fit that on the top left of my 12.5” iPad Pro. The first thing I say on my huge screen is “All . . otes”! Seriously? But the Templates screen fits that title.

But I figured surely I can get past that (but I can’t), and then I go to the Templates picker through their light bulb icon, and the formatting in that just made me exit immediately. Too many double spaces throughout, and enough annoying absences of standard punctuation and correct grammar to tell me this is not a professionally-made app worth spending money on. And yes, if you want something as basic as Cloud Sync it will cost you.

And as I write this I can see the Developer explanation of the app and the first two sentences are a fine example of my previous paragraph here, with “featured an unique” and “ buildin” instead of “features a unique” and “builtin/built-in”. I’m sorry but that alone is unforgivable enough.

There are more issues before I’ve even written a single note, and surely more to discover, but I’m deleting it right now.

A smart way to note… it is not!

### 4/5 — please add

*2021-12-05*

colorful themes and most important Time Stamp function.

### 5/5 — What’s Not To Love ?

*2021-07-21*

A cognitive assistant ,right at your finger tips, literally. 

I love the color scheme  and  text sounds .

Accomplishment ,awaits your  daily goals and productively.

Kathawren

### 5/5 — 设置问题

*2021-03-03*

想问下如何将英文转化成简体中文呢

## Frequently asked questions about Grid Note

### What is the core functionality of Grid Note?

Grid Note's core functionality revolves around its unique 'Grid Layout' design, which helps users structure their thoughts and notes effectively. It also provides a library of built-in note templates and supports organization through notebooks and tags.

### What are the premium subscription options for Grid Note?

Grid Note offers a premium subscription with two options: $0.99 monthly with a 3-day free trial, or $9.99 annually with a 1-week free trial. These subscriptions unlock features like real-time sync across devices.

### How can I manage my Grid Note subscription?

Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your device's Account Settings after purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Does Grid Note support offline use?

Yes, Grid Note supports offline use, allowing you to create and access your notes without an internet connection. It also offers automatic backup to iCloud for data safety.

### What file formats can I export my notes from Grid Note?

Grid Note allows you to export your notes in various formats. Specific formats are not detailed, but this feature enables easy sharing and integration with other applications or workflows.

### What is the update frequency for Grid Note?

Grid Note was last updated on October 30, 2022, with version 1.6.0. While specific update frequency isn't stated, this indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

### Is Grid Note suitable for students?

Yes, Grid Note is well-suited for students due to its structured note-taking capabilities and built-in templates like Cornell Note. The grid layout and organizational features can help students manage lecture notes and study materials effectively.

### What is the age rating for Grid Note?

Grid Note has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, and does not contain mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2022-10-30

- Fix a crash when add new note
- Compatible with the latest device models
- Other bug fixes and stability improvements

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If you like this update, we would greatly appreciate it if you rate the app on the App Store. It means a lot to us!
If you have any suggestions or feedback, you can reach us at support at: support@gridnote.app. We would love to hear from you!

### 1.5.1 — 2020-01-07

- Fixed visual bugs for iOS 12.
- Changing the password will now log other devices out.
- Other bug fixes and stability improvements.

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If you like this update, we would greatly appreciate it if you rate the app on the App Store. It means a lot to us!
If you have any suggestions or feedback, you can reach us at support at: support@gridnote.app. We would love to hear from you!

### 1.5.0 — 2019-11-18

- Added support for Sign In with Apple
- Added support for login with Google and WeChat
- Added support for iOS 13 dark mode
- Added support for iOS dynamic fonts
- Added automatic data snapshot backup
- Added import and export in JSON format
- Support grid drag sorting when editing notes
- Other bug fixes and stability improvements

If you like this update, we would greatly appreciate it if you rate the app on the App Store. It means a lot to us!
If you have any suggestions or feedback, you can reach us at support at: support@gridnote.app. We would love to hear from you!

### 1.4.2 — 2019-06-27

1.4.2
- Bug fixes and improvements

1.4.0
This update includes our work for several months, including a lot of code refactoring and optimization. These changes are all behind the scenes, so you won't have any changes in your use. But we also added a usability improvement: you can now filter your notes by tagging.

Please note: you may need to re-login after this update.

### 1.4.1 — 2019-06-04

1.4.1
- Bug fixes and improvements

1.4.0
This update includes our work for several months, including a lot of code refactoring and optimization. These changes are all behind the scenes, so you won't have any changes in your use. But we also added a usability improvement: you can now filter your notes by tagging.

Please note: you may need to re-login after this update.

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