# Minimal \| Notes — Write with focus.

> Meditation-inspired notes and writing app with collaborative features and website publishing. (iPhone/iPad app by Timeless.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-notes/id1442727443 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Timeless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183067513)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 290 App Store ratings · 373 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, German (Germany), Russian, Malay, Vietnamese, Norwegian Bokmål, European Spanish, American English, Italian and 7 more
- Released: 2020-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-notes/id1442727443/reviews.md

## What is Minimal | Notes?

Write with focus. Open your mind with Minimal, a meditation-inspired notes and writing app. 

Minimal combines thoughtful, modern design with powerful features to deliver a spacious, beautiful writing environment. 

• Note Lifetime
• Collaborative writing
• Publish notes as websites
• Add Todos to the Calendar app
• Beautiful formatting
• Sync everywhere: Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch 

Minimal is a simple yet powerful notes app. Inspired by meditation, nature, and architectural design, Minimal provides a beautiful space to think, write, and organize projects.

NOTE LIFETIME
The Note Lifetime keeps your notebook fresh and reflective of the present moment. When a note goes unedited for a duration you choose in settings, you’ll be gently notified. This is an opportunity to review the note, act on it, or let it go. 

COLLABORATIVE WRITING
Share notes with friends, family, and teammates. With a gentle design, writing remains focused and tranquil, even as thoughts merge and ideas multiply. Everyone receives changes as notes evolve, and multiple people can make edits at the same time without conflict.

FOCUSED + SPACIOUS DESIGN
Minimal is designed so only one element is ever in focus. We love the beauty of a blank page – abundant empty space allows for an ease of creative expression. 

PUBLISH AS WEBSITE
Transform notes into beautifully-formatted websites in microseconds.

TODO LISTS
Todo lists are an effective way to organize projects and complete tasks. Sync with the Calendar app, get things done, and check everything off.

BEAUTIFUL FORMATTING 
Minimal combines Markdown-style formatting with elegant typography. The result is simple, expressive notes that make it easy to think and write.

SYNC EVERYWHERE
Bring focus to your favorite devices. Minimal is designed for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Cloud Sync is fast, reliable, and invisible. 

SHARE, EXPORT, IMPORT
You’re in control of your notes. Share directly in iMessage, export as PDF or HTML, and use the system share mechanism to take notes anywhere. Importing links + prose into Minimal is just as easy. 

CUSTOMIZE EVERYTHING
The best notebook is personal. We made everything in Minimal customizable, from fonts + themes to sorting notes + note actions. You can also build custom workflows using the Shortcuts app. 

A LITTLE GIFT
Wow, thanks for reading. As a little gift for tuning in, these are our favorite musicians -> Somi, Snarky Puppy, and London Grammar. They’re jazzy and introspective, just how we like it. Enjoy. 

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For help, write us at team@minimal.app or on Twitter at @minimalnotesapp. 

To learn about our terms + approach to privacy, visit https://minimal.app/terms. 

We offer a long free trial and make cancellation easy. After that, Minimal costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year. These prices are in USD and may vary by region. Cancel in your iTunes account settings at least 24 hours before renewal.

## Key features

- Note Lifetime reminders
- Collaborative writing
- Publish notes as websites
- Todo lists sync with Calendar
- Beautiful formatting
- Sync across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Minimal Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Minimal Family Plan | $79.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Minimal | Notes?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent note-taking app
- 👍 Beautiful and simple design
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Customizable appearance and formatting
- 🚀 Responsive and helpful developer
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection or locking for notes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain formatting or pasting content
- Syncing issues between iOS and macOS versions
- Incompatibility with older macOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to insert images or attachments
- Improve iCloud sync reliability
- Implement a folder-based organization system
- Add a word/character count feature

## Recent user reviews (10 of 373)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-notes/id1442727443/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Songwriter

*2026-08-07, version 1.25.2*

I write my lyrics on it. Great for writing anything
Lyrics, To Do lists, book ideas and any weird thing you can think of,

### 5/5 — sher gut

*2026-07-24*

hab direkt ganze geschichte geschrieben, sehr empelenswert

### 4/5 — Pretty good! One issue

*2026-07-09, version 1.25.2*

The issue is pretty small but very annoying. You have to scroll all the way down each time you open your note. As someone who writes a lot, this is incredibly annoying. But it is pretty great! You can publish a link that updates while you write, as far as I’ve seen there’s no ai directly involved, and it’s pretty easy to use. Love this app but would love to get my problem fixed.

### 3/5 — cannot save dark mode setting

*2026-06-20, version 1.25*

I tried to change theme to dark for more comfortable viewing but when I swipe to return it reverted to light mode

### 5/5 — Best

*2026-06-12, version 1.24.2*

Love this app so much😍❤️ widget is absolutely amazing !

### 5/5 — ‘Tis Perfect

*2026-06-06, version 1.24.2*

Simple and beautiful~ c: I use it more as a to-do list, but it does the job nicely.

### 4/5 — I Enjoy The App But There Are Some Bugs

*2026-05-30, version 1.24.2*

I really like the app, the very simple formats. With a nice to look at font that’s feels great to write with. But when I write for some reason the screen just turns white and I can’t see what I’m writing

### 1/5 — Lo odie

*2026-05-21, version 1.24.2*

Fue horrible, muchos escritos se me borraban si nos lo guardaba o si por error me regresaba a la pagina principal ya no estaba. Sufri mucho despues de tanto escribir que no hubiera forma normal de regresar a lo que estaba escribiendo.

### 5/5 — Simple y fantástica

*2026-05-20, version 1.24.2*

Ideal para escribir, tomar notas y anotar recordatorios de manera muy concisa

### 3/5 — No History? No “Shake to undo?”

*2026-05-19, version 1.24.2*

I’ve used Simplenote for about a decade, 
but I keep coming back to Minimal because it’s way more beautiful. The absolute dealbreaker is the lack of a history (or Shake to undo).

If you delete something on accident, you’re screwed. This app is so close to perfect, but this is an absolute necessity that isn’t available in Minimal.

With it, it surpasses Simplenote as the GOAT.

Without it, there’s no reason to settle when there are dozens of note taking apps that don’t have this fatal flaw.

## Frequently asked questions about Minimal | Notes

### What is the "Note Lifetime" feature?

The Note Lifetime feature helps keep your notes current by notifying you when a note hasn't been edited for a set duration. This encourages you to review, act upon, or archive older notes, ensuring your notebook remains fresh and relevant.

### How does collaborative writing work?

You can share notes with others for collaborative writing. The app's design keeps the writing process focused and tranquil, even when multiple people are contributing. Edits are synced in real-time, allowing simultaneous contributions without conflicts.

### How much does Minimal | Notes cost?

After a long free trial, the app offers a subscription model. It costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year, with prices potentially varying by region. Cancellations can be managed through your iTunes account settings.

### What devices is Minimal | Notes compatible with?

The app is designed to sync seamlessly across Apple devices, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Cloud Sync is fast, reliable, and operates in the background to ensure your notes are always up-to-date on all your devices.

### Can I publish my notes as websites?

Yes, you can transform your notes into beautifully formatted websites very quickly. This feature allows you to easily share your written content with a wider audience in a polished, web-ready format.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.25.2 — 2026-07-04

# Import + Export

We completely redesigned how text and data flow in and out of Minimal. We introduced entirely new Import and Export systems, and brought this into every surface of the Minimal app, including drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste, and explicit note actions and bulk file import/export. 

You can read more about these improvements on our blog at https://blog.minimal.app/designing-import-export/. 

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Thank you for writing with Minimal. This update includes design + performance improvements.

If you enjoy writing with Minimal, please write an App Store review. Reviews are very helpful for our small team as we strive to connect with thoughtful writers and notetakers. We also love hearing from writers at team@minimal.app.

- Minimal Team

### 1.25.1 — 2026-06-23

# Import + Export

We completely redesigned how text and data flow in and out of Minimal. We introduced entirely new Import and Export systems, and brought this into every surface of the Minimal app, including drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste, and explicit note actions and bulk file import/export. 

You can read more about these improvements on our blog at https://blog.minimal.app/designing-import-export/. 

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Thank you for writing with Minimal. This update includes design + performance improvements.

If you enjoy writing with Minimal, please write an App Store review. Reviews are very helpful for our small team as we strive to connect with thoughtful writers and notetakers. We also love hearing from writers at team@minimal.app.

- Minimal Team

### 1.25 — 2026-06-17

# Import + Export

We completely redesigned how text and data flow in and out of Minimal. We introduced entirely new Import and Export systems, and brought this into every surface of the Minimal app, including drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste, and explicit note actions and bulk file import/export. 

You can read more about these improvements on our blog at https://blog.minimal.app/designing-import-export/. 

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Thank you for writing with Minimal. This update includes design + performance improvements.

If you enjoy writing with Minimal, please write an App Store review. Reviews are very helpful for our small team as we strive to connect with thoughtful writers and notetakers. We also love hearing from writers at team@minimal.app.

- Minimal Team

### 1.24.2 — 2026-04-02

Thank you for writing with Minimal. This update includes design + performance improvements.

If you enjoy writing with Minimal, please write a review – they are very helpful! We also love hearing from notetakers at team@minimal.app.

- Minimal Team

### 1.24.1 — 2026-03-29

Thank you for writing with Minimal. This update includes design + performance improvements.

If you enjoy writing with Minimal, please write a review – they are very helpful! We also love hearing from notetakers at team@minimal.app.

- Minimal Team

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