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Joplin

Joplin

Note taking and to-do app

476 ratings
495 reviews
📊 Productivity
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 21, 2017
  • September 25, 2026

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Developer

Laurent Cozic
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About

A privacy-focused note-taking and to-do application that allows you to capture multimedia notes, organize them with notebooks and tags, and sync across devices. It offers end-to-end encryption and an offline-first approach for secure and accessible information management.

✓Capture multimedia notes (speech, photos, videos, PDFs)
✓Organize notes with notebooks and tags
✓Create to-dos and set reminders
✓End-to-end encryption for privacy
✓Cross-device synchronization (Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, OneDrive)
✓Offline-first access
✓OCR search for text within images and PDFs
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Joplin. Based on 476 reviews and a 4.1/5 average, it highlights the 8 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great app
  • 🔒End-to-end encryption
  • 👍Excellent cross-platform support
  • 👍Intuitive Markdown support
  • 👍Flexible sync options (Dropbox, OneDrive, WebDAV)
  • 👍Open source and privacy-focused
  • 👍Seamless syncing between devices
  • 👍Feature-rich yet simple to use

Negative things

  • 🐛Sync issues, especially on iOS
  • 🐛Buggy UI, especially on iOS
  • 🐛Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛Slow performance at times
  • 🐛Confusing interface, not very intuitive
  • 🐛Missing basic features like undo/redo
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What's New in Joplin

13.7.6

September 25, 2026

https://joplinapp.org/help/about/changelog/ios/

User reviews

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Has potential…

But the non-working sync and clunky interface are killing it for me. The app indicates that my sync settings are correct, but it will not sync to the server. My Linux app has several notes I created there, I also created several on this app, and neither app is getting the other’s notes when running a sync.
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scootermcgee317scootermcgee317

Can’t edit tables in markdown

I don’t know what happened but suddenly tables show up as tables even in edit mode. I can’t simply copy or paste a row as text. I can’t delete rows either. Only add them. It’s become a bit of a nightmare as I use tables a lot but i don’t like forcing a markdown renderer while in edit mode.
DeadlypinfishDeadlypinfish

Painful to editing extremely long texts.

Whether on Android or iphone.
MF**erMF**er

It seems to have a problem with saving new notebooks.

It seems to have a problem with saving new notebooks.
JustinMcCartyJustinMcCarty

All my notes gone

The app started freezing and I wasn't able to move the cursor within my notes. After trying many things, I deleted the app to reload and hopefully fix it. It has deleted all my notes - this is extremely problematic for me.

Don't use this app
Erk1232479Erk1232479
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Sync issues with WebDAV and Dropbox

Bug

Crashes when creating new notes

Bug

Keyboard issues, text getting obscured

Bug

Rendering problems in dark mode

Bug

Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Add web clipper functionality on iOS

Feature

Implement nested notebooks on iOS

Feature

Allow password/biometric protection for notes

Feature

Improve text editing experience on mobile

Feature

Add more font and formatting options

Feature

Implement a trash/recycle bin for deleted notes

Feature

FAQ

What does Joplin do?

Joplin is a privacy-first note-taking and to-do application. It allows you to capture various types of notes, including multimedia, organize them into notebooks and tags, and manage tasks with reminders. It prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption and an open-source code base.

What are the key features of Joplin?

Key features include the ability to capture multimedia notes (text, speech, photos, videos, PDFs), organize with notebooks and tags, create to-dos with reminders, and benefit from end-to-end encryption. It also offers reliable cross-device synchronization and offline-first access, along with powerful OCR search capabilities.

Is Joplin free to use?

Yes, Joplin is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to utilize all its features without cost.

What devices is Joplin compatible with?

Joplin is designed for cross-device productivity. You can access and use your notes from computer (desktop app), phone, and tablet. It synchronizes across these devices using services like Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

How can I organize my notes in Joplin?

You can organize your notes in Joplin by creating notebooks to group related content. Additionally, you can use tags to categorize notes by subject or priority. The rich text editor allows for easy formatting, and the powerful search feature, enhanced by OCR, helps you find notes quickly, even within attached files.