# Mino - Bullet Journal & Notes — Handwriting & Infinite Canvas

> Minimalist bullet journal with iCloud sync, customizable templates, and privacy features. (iPhone/iPad app by KAPICREATES.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mino-bullet-journal-and-notes/id6470970423 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KAPICREATES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320443897)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2023-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mino-bullet-journal-and-notes/id6470970423/reviews.md

## What is Mino?

Minimal design, maximum freedom.
A customizable bullet journal, notebook and infinite canvas for handwriting, with essential templates, dotted or squared guides and iCloud sync.

Free Features
• Unlimited journals, notebooks and infinite canvases for your notes, schedules and ideas
• Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly views
• iCloud sync to keep everything updated across devices
• Search handwriting, text boxes and text in photos
• Group, arrange and recolor handwriting with the Select tool
• Export and share pages, or back up your full library
• 10 theme colors, dotted or squared grids and light and dark mode
• Focus Mode for more writing space
• Fun facts and quotes with a home screen widget you can shuffle anytime

Pro Features
• Protect your journals and notebooks with Face ID or Touch ID
• View two journal pages side by side with Dual Page View (iPad)
• View and edit Apple Calendar events on your journal pages
• Turn handwriting into editable text, events and reminders
• Save favorite pages and browse page previews with Glance View
• Revisit entries from the same date in past years with On This Day
• Add photos, stickers, colored tape, shapes, tables, maps and website cards
• Add editable text stickers and text boxes with flexible formatting
• Link objects to any journal page, notebook page or canvas
• Connect items with lines and arrows, and save views on your canvas
• Save any page as a reusable template
• Personalize your pages with custom themes, journal styles and Color Pop
• Quarterly pages, mini calendars and time indicators for planning
• Pin your favorite part of a page to your home screen widget

Simple tools for meaningful moments.
Let your journal be whatever you need it to be.

By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy.

## Key features

- Customizable bullet journal templates
- iCloud sync across devices
- Searchable handwritten notes
- Export and share pages
- Personalization with themes and grids
- Biometric journal protection (Pro)
- Import Apple Calendar events (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Plan | $12.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mino-bullet-journal-and-notes/id6470970423/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Never delete this app!🥹🫶🏼

*2026-10-01*

I've used so many apps like goodnotes, notify and etc. But this app is the best! Soo comfy minimalistic interface with no clutter buttons, now its my favorite app🫶🏼Pls never delete this app and change interface. Could you add horizontal position for notes btw?

**Developer response:** Thank you for your lovely review and suggestion! Today’s update(12.7) adds Canvas, an infinite canvas where you can work horizontally or vertically, with room to expand in any direction. I thought it might be useful for what you had in mind. Hope you’ll give it a try and thanks again for your support💛

### 5/5 — My favorite app

*2026-09-24*

I’ve used it every day for over a year now. It hits everything I could want from a Hobonichi or Jibun Techo style planner. This app has grown significantly with new features and updates, and Kapi has been very receptive to feedback, which gives me a sense of buy-in. 

My favorite part is the iCloud sync so that I don’t have to bring my iPad around everywhere and can check my handwritten schedule on my phone. 

I primarily use Weekly Timeline, Weekly Overview, Monthly Tracker, and the Quarterly pages. 

Only thing on my mind to improve is that it would be nice if the search results would sort by date. As is, it’s a little shuffled and hard to sift through when I last mowed the lawn or something.

I will continue to support this app for as long as I have an iPad. It’s perfect for me. 2nd would be Goodnotes, but that has a subscription to be useful, you have to look for a template that works for you for a year, and I prefer Apple PencilKit handwriting.

**Developer response:** Thank you again for your thoughtful review and feedback! 

Today’s update(12.7) adds the search sorting options you asked for. Results now default to Newest First. Tap the up/down arrow button to choose Newest First, Oldest First or Most Relevant, and the app will remember your choice. Search results also include thumbnail previews, making it easier to spot what you’re looking for.

This update also introduces an infinite canvas in the new Canvas tab, along with a few other features and improvements. Hope you enjoy it and thanks again for your support!

### 4/5 — Cute app that does everything!

*2026-08-19*

The calendar monthly view is too small for my iPad. I wish it filled the screen. That is my only gripe. I love this lovely app! So cute and has everything including Apple calendar sync, custom stickers and freehand crop. Love love this app!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for such a sweet review! It really made my day. I completely understand what you mean about the monthly view. It’s designed to keep each day square, which can make it feel a little small on some iPads. I really appreciate your feedback and thank you so much for your support!

### 5/5 — Everything I wanted in a digital planner!

*2026-06-02*

This literally was everything I wanted - I wanted something simple and intuitive that also had great customization options that could show me multiple layouts at a glance. Other planners had too many overwhelming features, too many things in the screen, and I wanted something much easier and faster to use. The ability to handwrite is also super important to me, and this makes it so easy to both write and doodle on command. Mino does everything I want it to and doesn’t overwhelm me at all. The fastest I’d ever bought an app in a long, long while!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind words, it really means a lot! Keeping Mino minimal and functional is exactly the goal and I'm really happy it's a great fit for you. Happy journaling!

### 4/5 — よい。1つだけ残念なことが。

*2025-10-21, version 7.1*

用途ごとにノートを作れることと、デイリー、ウィークリー、マンスリー、イヤーとそれぞれ切り替えてスケジュールや日記を書ける部分がお気に入りです。
日々のランニング記録、英語日記、日々の日記に分けて活用しています。
1つだけ残念だったのが、先月のランニング記録のメモがほぼ消えてしまった（ほぼ書き終えた月末に、記載途中の月初め頃の状態に戻った）所です。
とは言えまだ使っている人が多くないと思われる中、お気に入りのダイアリーです。

### 4/5 — iCloud & viewing improvement

*2024-11-25, version 3.2*

I'm grateful that the app is available for free.
I'd like it to be possible to save to iCloud and view it on other devices. I'd like it to be able to display a monthly calendar on the weekly schedule screen while editing, for example. I think it's unavoidable to introduce some charges to improve the program, but a one-time purchase would be ideal.

## Frequently asked questions about Mino

### What is Mino?

Mino is a minimalist bullet journal app designed for organizing notes, schedules, and personal thoughts. It offers customizable templates, iCloud sync, and various personalization options.

### Is Mino free to use?

Mino offers a free version with essential features like unlimited journals and iCloud sync. Pro features, such as biometric protection and calendar integration, are available through subscription plans.

### What are the subscription options for Mino?

Mino offers a Monthly Plan for $1.99/month and a Yearly Plan for $9.99/year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### Does Mino have ads?

No, Mino does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use with optional in-app purchases for Pro features.

### What devices does Mino support?

Mino is available on iPhone and iPad, supporting iCloud sync to keep your journals updated across all your Apple devices.

### How often is Mino updated?

Mino was last updated on March 27, 2026, indicating a recent focus on development and feature additions. Users can expect ongoing improvements and new functionalities.

### Can I protect my journals with Mino?

Yes, Pro users can protect their journals using Face ID or Touch ID for enhanced privacy and security. This feature is available for users who subscribe to the Pro version.

### What makes Mino's design minimalist?

Mino features a clean, minimalist design with essential tools and customizable guides like dotted or squared grids. This focus on simplicity allows for maximum freedom in how users organize their thoughts and plans.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 13.0 — 2026-10-09

- iPad Focus mode improvements and bug fixes.

### 12.9 — 2026-10-09

- Improved drawing and editing performance.
- Improved date accuracy when creating calendar events from handwriting.

### 12.8 — 2026-10-07

- Minor UI improvements and performance enhancements.

### 12.7 — 2026-10-06

The infinite canvas is here! It’s been one of our most requested features. Thank you for all your support and feedback!

- Canvas: An infinite canvas on the home screen. Draw, add anything and zoom anywhere.
- Layers & Groups: Group drawings and objects, and send drawings behind other items.
- Better Select: Align items, space them evenly, recolor handwriting or invert the selection.
- Search Previews: See thumbnails for each match and sort results by date or relevance.
- Tables: Add editable tables with column totals and custom colors.
- Websites: Add a preview card that opens the site.
- Links Everywhere: Link to any journal page, notebook page or canvas.
- Canvas Tools: Connect items with arrows, and save views to jump back to.
- iPhone Widgets: Pin a page to a widget on iPhone.
- Weekly Events: Show Apple Calendar events in Weekly Overview. Turn it on in Page Tools → Show Events.
- Pencil Haptics: Apple Pencil Pro now gives haptic feedback when objects snap into place.
- UI refinements with subtle Liquid Glass touches, plus improvements and bug fixes.

### 12.6 — 2026-09-16

- Fixed an issue on iOS 27 where handwriting could appear in the wrong position after moving it with the custom lasso tool.

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