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Metion: Markdown Notes

Metion: Markdown Notes

writing experience matters!

46 ratings
50 reviews
๐Ÿ”ง Utilities
๐Ÿ“Š Productivity
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 4, 2020
  • August 29, 2026

Developer

Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.
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About

This notebook tool prioritizes a superior writing experience using Markdown. It allows you to build knowledge bases, connect notes as networks, and offers a distraction-free Zen Mode. Data is stored freely in plain text files with built-in Git support for synchronization and version history.

โœ“Markdown support
โœ“Knowledge base creation
โœ“Networked notes
โœ“Zen Mode writing
โœ“Open filesystem storage
โœ“Built-in Git sync
โœ“History versioning
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Metion. Based on 46 reviews and a 4.3/5 average, it highlights the 14 positives and 30 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • โœจSeamless integration with Apple ecosystem
  • โœ๏ธGreat writing experience
  • ๐Ÿ’กPromising features
  • ๐ŸŽจMinimalist and aesthetic design
  • ๐Ÿš€Enhances productivity
  • ๐Ÿ‘Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑGood for note-taking and blogging
  • ๐ŸŒŸHigh quality editor
  • ๐Ÿ“Good for mapping concepts
  • ๐Ÿ’กInspires writing
  • โœจGood for knowledge base building
  • ๐Ÿ˜ŠUser-friendly interface
  • โœ…Supports Apple Pencil input
  • ๐Ÿ‘Good for organizing files

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Frequent bugs and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑNot optimized for phones
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธLimited free version features
  • ๐ŸŽจUI issues and design flaws
  • โŒSyncing problems
  • ๐Ÿ“‰Poorly translated help
  • ๐Ÿ˜ตOverwhelming features
  • ๐Ÿ“‰Export issues
  • ๐Ÿค”Confusing interface
  • ๐ŸšซGit sync not working
  • ๐ŸšซiCloud folder not specifiable
  • ๐ŸšซWriting statistics missing/crashing
  • ๐ŸšซCustom file sorting not working
  • ๐ŸšซNew file creation issues
  • ๐ŸšซHyperlinks not working on iPhone
  • ๐ŸšซUndo function not supported
  • ๐ŸšซApp crashes on startup
  • ๐ŸšซCannot open old documents
  • ๐ŸšซEnglish input lacks auto-capitalization/spell check
  • ๐ŸšซShortcut bar disappears
  • ๐ŸšซFont size limitation
  • ๐ŸšซText color issues in Zen mode
  • ๐ŸšซPDF export formatting issues
  • ๐ŸšซRussian translation is poor
  • ๐ŸšซDifficult to navigate
  • ๐ŸšซGlitchy interface
  • ๐ŸšซCannot use with existing markdown folders
  • ๐ŸšซLimited font choices
  • ๐ŸšซCharacter input issues
  • ๐ŸšซMaximum character limit too low
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What's New in Metion

3.9.4

August 29, 2026

- Added: A submenu for multi-window selection has been added on the desktop edition - Adjusted: For documents that are currently in editing status, no reloading operation will be performed when they are synced back from the cloud - Fixed: When moving a document, CloudKit might re-sync the document back to its old location - Other minor detail corrections

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Subscription plans

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In-App Purchases

$17.99

Standard Edition (iOS+iPadOS)

Metion focuses on writing experience

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Says it has support for git sync

It doesn't
YujalikYujalik

่ทŸ farbox ๅšๅฎข็š„ๆ— ็ผ่ก”ๆŽฅ

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HubertWang95HubertWang95

Wonโ€™t let you specify the iCloud folder

Wonโ€™t let you specify the iCloud folder
Joey LivingstonJoey Livingston

ๅฏซไฝœ็ตฑ่จˆไธ่ฆ‹ไบ†

็พๅœจๆ˜ฏไธๆ˜ฏ็œ‹ไธๅˆฐๅฏซไฝœ็ตฑ่จˆไบ†๏ผŸ็‚บไป€้บผ่ฆๆ‹ฟๆŽ‰้€™ๅ€‹ๅŠŸ่ƒฝ๏ผŸ
twlilytwlily

ๆ›ดๆ–ฐๅพŒๅคšไบ†ๅพˆๅคšbug

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by Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.

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Reported Bugs

19 issues

Git sync not working

Bug

iCloud folder cannot be specified

Bug

Writing statistics not visible or crashing

Bug

Custom file sorting not working

Bug

New file creation bug (text pushed up)

Bug

Hyperlinks only work with connected keyboard

Bug

Help documentation partially translated

Bug

PDF export formatting issues

Bug

App crashes when submitting bugs

Bug

iPhone gets hot and requires restart

Bug

App launches inconsistently, crashes, slow to switch folders

Bug

Undo function not supported, causes crash

Bug

App crashes on startup

Bug

Cannot open old documents (free version limit)

Bug

English input lacks auto-capitalization and spell check

Bug

Soft keyboard shortcut bar disappears

Bug

Character input issues causing extra spaces

Bug

Zen mode background color setting causes crashes

Bug

App crashes when trying to set Zen mode background

Bug
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Requested Features

35 requests

Optimize for phone usage

Feature

Add Windows version

Feature

Improve Git sync functionality

Feature

Allow specifying iCloud folder

Feature

Restore writing statistics feature

Feature

Fix custom file sorting

Feature

Fix new file creation bugs

Feature

Improve hyperlink functionality on iPhone

Feature

Add Undo functionality

Feature

Fix app crashes on startup

Feature

Allow opening old documents

Feature

Improve English input (auto-capitalization, spell check)

Feature

Fix disappearing shortcut bar

Feature

Increase font size limit

Feature

Allow changing Zen mode background and text color

Feature

Fix PDF export formatting

Feature

Improve Russian translation

Feature

Simplify interface navigation

Feature

Improve interface glitchiness

Feature

Support existing markdown folders

Feature

Add more font choices

Feature

Fix character input issues

Feature

Increase maximum character limit

Feature

Add Dropbox or other cloud drive sync

Feature

Add password lock feature

Feature

Improve line spacing in Zen mode

Feature

Combine markdown preview and writing like Bear

Feature

Add floating TOC

Feature

Add dedicated preview button

Feature

Option to dilate interface scale

Feature

Add statistics for daily word count

Feature

Improve Zen mode text color

Feature

Add support for Chinese-to-English conversion

Feature

Add file system for recording information like Windows with graphical display and tags

Feature

Add statistics for word count

Feature

FAQ

What is Metion: Markdown Notes?

Metion is a notebook application designed to provide an exceptional writing experience. It utilizes Markdown as its primary text syntax and offers features like building knowledge bases, networked notes, and a focused Zen Mode for writing.

What are the key features of Metion?

Key features include robust Markdown support, the ability to build a personal knowledge base with networked notes, an optimized Zen Mode for distraction-free writing, open filesystem storage for data freedom, and built-in Git integration for synchronization and version history.

How is Metion monetized?

The application is available for free but offers in-app purchases. This suggests that while core functionality may be accessible without cost, certain advanced features or enhancements might require a purchase.

What devices is Metion compatible with?

Metion is optimized for both iPad and iPhone. The app has been specifically designed to leverage the capabilities of devices like the iPad Pro for enhanced productivity and to make full use of the screen real estate on iPhones.

What are the common use cases for Metion?

Common use cases include creating and organizing personal notes, building a comprehensive knowledge base, drafting articles or documents with a focus on writing experience, and managing projects or research through networked notes and Git synchronization.