Memex – AI Markdown Canvas
Notes, AI chat & Apple Pencil
About
Organize your Markdown notes and PDFs on an infinite canvas. Connect documents, sketch with Apple Pencil, and use an AI chat to ask questions about your gathered information. Your files remain private and accessible via iCloud Drive.
What's New in Memex
3.1
October 16, 2026
Memex 3.1 brings AI to your canvas, and works without iCloud. - Chat with your notes: add a card, a document or a PDF and ask, then put the reply back on your canvas - PDFs on the canvas, as cards showing their first page - Make image: turn typed text or handwriting into a picture - No iCloud Drive? Keep your library on this device instead - Files with the same name in different folders now open correctly - A hands-on welcome tour on a real canvas: ask the AI, connect your notes and make a picture - New subscription prices: $9.95 a month or $79.99 a year, each with 500 AI credits a month. If you already subscribe, your price stays the same
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FAQ
What is Memex?
Memex is a productivity app that provides an infinite canvas for organizing Markdown notes and PDFs. It features an AI chat that can answer questions about your documents and allows for Apple Pencil sketching.
How much does Memex cost?
Memex is free to download and offers a subscription for full access, including 500 AI credits per month. Subscriptions are $9.95 monthly or $79.99 yearly, with a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers.
Does Memex have ads?
Memex is ad-free. The app is supported by a subscription model that unlocks all features and AI credits.
What devices does Memex support?
Memex is designed for iPad and also runs on iPhone and Mac, offering a consistent experience across Apple devices.
How does the AI chat in Memex work?
The AI chat in Memex can process cards, entire documents, or PDFs. You can ask it questions in plain language, and its replies can be placed back onto your canvas as cards. AI usage is limited by monthly credits.
Is my data safe with Memex?
Yes, your documents and canvases are stored as plain files in your iCloud Drive, ensuring no lock-in. The AI only processes the information you explicitly add to the chat, and your messages are handled securely via OpenAI through OpenRouter without server storage.
How often is Memex updated?
The latest version of Memex is 3.1, and it was last updated on October 16, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for the application.
What are the subscription tiers for Memex?
Memex offers a single subscription that unlocks the complete app and includes 500 AI credits per month. There are no different subscription tiers, just one comprehensive plan.
