# Jotaid - Think in Notes — Zettelkasten, graph & canvas

> Note-taking app that maps and quantifies relationships between ideas using AI. (iPhone/iPad app by 立荣 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotaid-think-in-notes/id6755983720 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [立荣 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857589021)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: Free (on sale, was $19.99)
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 152 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-03-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotaid-think-in-notes/id6755983720/reviews.md

## What is Jotaid?

The more you capture, the harder it gets to see what you know.

Jotaid turns notes into connected concepts. A node is one idea, not a whole note — so links run between ideas, not documents.


WHAT YOU CAN SEE
  • Concept Nodes — The thread through your notes. One idea, one page. 
  • Trend — When each concept node appeared, grew, and went quiet.
  • Graph & Matrix — Which concepts go together, and how strongly.
  • Node Types — Core, Bridge, and Emerging, read from your network.
  • Link Predictions — Pairs that probably belong together but never met. 
  • Canvas — Arrange cards and let themes form.


AI THINKS WITH YOU, NEVER FOR YOU (PRO)
AI does the groundwork. The judgment stays yours. 
  • Smart Node & Smart Theme — Propose concepts & groupings. Nothing applies until you tick it.
  • Theme Summary — Key findings from every note in a theme.
  • Typed Relations — How co-occurring concepts relate, with the passage behind it.
  • AI Reading — Your graph and matrix, explained.
  • MCP Server (Mac) — Ask your AI agent what your notes add up to. Read-only.

After unlocking Pro, connect your own AI provider (BYOK). Jotaid runs no AI service.


MARKDOWN & APPLE NATIVE
Everything you expect from a notes app, and more.
  • Edit & preview modes, with live syntax highlighting, tables, math, and code
  • Fast capture: Quick Note, Raycast, PopClip, and the iOS share sheet
  • Built-in browser for AI chats, side by side with your notes on Mac (no password-manager extensions)
  • On-device semantic search
  • Import Markdown files or a whole vault
  • Markdown export, encrypted backups
  • Native on Mac and iPhone, with iCloud sync


FITS HOW YOU ALREADY WORK
Stop assembling your system from plugins. Link small notes (Zettelkasten), organize by project (PARA), or cluster ideas on cards (design thinking) — it's all built in.


FREE & PRO
  • Free: the Inbox, no note limit. Editor, backlinks, graph, matrix, Trends, canvas, and iCloud sync included.
  • Pro: more projects, cross-filtering, and all AI features. Monthly, yearly, or buy once.


All data stored locally. iCloud sync optional. No account required.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://jotaid.com/privacy

## Key features

- Concept nodes for fine-grained idea mapping
- Live knowledge graph visualization
- AI-powered relation discovery
- Co-occurrence matrix for idea clustering
- Markdown editor with syntax highlighting
- Global hotkey and share sheet capture

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotaid-think-in-notes/id6755983720/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect Note App for those who think deep.

*2026-09-13*

I don’t usually write reviews, but Jotaid earned it.

A note is useful only when it's connected to other notes. A note app is effective only when it can connect all my notes for me. That’s exactly what Jotaid does.

I’ve tried most note apps. They’re fine for storing things, but my notes never talk to each other. With Jotaid, I hit a hotkey, dump a thought, and move on. Tweets, PDF snippets, AI chats — they all land in one inbox.

It breaks notes into smaller concept nodes, and shows the link. The AI suggests connections but doesn’t write my conclusions for me. That’s the part I trust.

Mac and iOS apps are solid. iCloud sync, keyboard shortcuts, local data, own API key. Free to start. If your notes feel like a graveyard, try it. Five stars.

### 1/5 — Can’t auth

*2026-07-10*

They only want you to login in built in browser or give your api key ad how wont let you use chrome and callback so this is useless especially if you use 1password — completely worthless - also very slow

**Developer response:** Thanks for the detail. The built-in browser is the whole point of that feature (the chatbot sits next to your notes), and a session created in Chrome can't be carried back into it — so "just use Chrome" isn't something I can build. What I can do is fix whatever actually broke for you.

Two questions, if you're willing: which service were you signing into, and how — password, Google sign-in, or a passkey / security key? Passkeys and hardware keys don't work inside an embedded browser anywhere, and if that's what stopped you I'd rather tell you straight than leave you guessing. I can't reply to you here, so if you're up for it: contact@jotaid.com — it comes straight to me.

One thing worth knowing: your purchase carries over permanently. Update to the current version and everything the app has gained since 1.0.3 stays unlocked for you at no extra cost — including the AI features (they run on your own provider key). 

A lot of performance work landed in that time as well, so the "slow" part should look different now.

## Frequently asked questions about Jotaid

### What is Jotaid's core function?

Jotaid transforms individual notes into interconnected concepts, creating a knowledge graph that visualizes relationships between your ideas. It goes beyond simple storage by mapping, scoring, and clustering these connections.

### How does Jotaid use AI?

AI features in Jotaid assist in surfacing nodes, structuring information, and identifying potential relations between concepts you haven't explicitly linked. It acts as a thinking partner, providing insights without making final judgments.

### Can I use my own AI models with Jotaid?

Yes, Jotaid's AI features require you to bring your own API key and work with major AI providers. The app itself does not provide AI services.

### What organizational methods does Jotaid support?

Jotaid natively supports various organizational methods, including Project → Theme → Note, slip-box, and PARA. You can implement your preferred structure without needing plugins or workarounds.

### Does Jotaid have ads?

No, Jotaid does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing a clean and uninterrupted user experience.

### What platforms is Jotaid available on?

Jotaid is built for Apple devices, offering native applications for macOS and iPhone. It supports iCloud sync to seamlessly share your data across these devices.

### How often is Jotaid updated?

The latest version of Jotaid is 1.1.1, last updated on August 5, 2026. Updates are released to improve functionality and reliability.

### Is Jotaid suitable for younger users?

Jotaid has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is designed for mature audiences. This is likely due to the complexity of the concepts it helps manage and the advanced features offered.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-09-15

• Traditional Chinese is now available.
  • Fixes and improvements for images and search.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-05

NEW
  • Trend — a third view in Node mode that puts time back into your notes: when each concept appeared, grew, or went quiet.
  • AI reading for the graph and matrix — what the shape of your network means, not just what it looks like. Pro.
  • Duplicate concept detection — two names for one idea, merged, with the old name kept as an alias.


  FIXED
  • Pin notes to the top of a project.
  • Reordering a pinned note no longer leaves a blank row behind.
  • Multi-line display math ($$) renders again.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-08-21

• Reorder projects by dragging
• Streamlined Smart Nodes & Themes analysis
• Bug fixes

### 1.1.3 — 2026-08-13

Bug fixes and improvements for a smoother overall experience.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-05

• Redesigned graph and matrix info panels — overview metrics and co-occurrence insights.
  • Node detail — clearer backlink hierarchy.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-18.*