# MobileOrg

> Mobile Org mode file viewer and editor for iOS devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Sean Escriva.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileorg/id634225528 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sean Escriva](https://appshunter.io/developer/634225571)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileorg/id634225528/reviews.md

## What is MobileOrg?

MobileOrg is a community project so you can view, edit and search Emacs Org mode files. Org files are plain text with powerful markup and are frequently used to for outlines, to-do lists, GTD, project plans and notes. MobileOrg takes your Org files anywhere.

## Key features

- View Org mode files
- Edit Org mode files
- Search Org mode files
- Plain text markup
- Supports outlines, to-do lists, project plans

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileorg/id634225528/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Simple, effective, and stays out of the way

*2025-08-29, version 1.7.5*

I really appreciate this app. It has a very minimal UI and doesn’t try to be fancy. It just gets out of the way and lets you type. Remote synchronization (in my case to Nextcloud) is seamless once it’s set up. I guess the setup process is the only area where it could be streamlined a bit. I hope this app is still being maintained, because it’s really quite useful.

### 3/5 — Requires complex setup

*2022-07-01, version 1.7.5*

The description says that the app “can view, edit and search Emacs Org mode files” but misses the important point “which are referenced in some root index file”. If you want to view _a_ file, the app won’t help you, since it won’t see the file.

### 5/5 — Отличная вещь для тех кто использует emacs

*2019-06-12, version 1.7.4*

Пользуюсь 3 месяца. Очень круто что это есть на моем мобильнике. Спасибо создателям программы, надеюсь проект проживет долго.

### 1/5 — does not work for me

*2017-11-20, version 1.7.4*

aquamacs 3.3, dropbox, iphone 5s: no error and nothing is synced

### 5/5 — File off cloud

*2017-10-04, version 1.7.4*

Is it possible for you to add samba to sync with nas?

### 3/5 — Good but encryption not working

*2017-08-07, version 1.7.4*

Good app, but the encryption is not working. When I sync without encryption everything works fine but as soon as I enable encryption and enter on my mac and on the app the password (double checked) the sync fails and I get the message that I should check the password.

### 5/5 — Great !

*2017-07-06, version 1.7.2*

Thank you for the app. Could you add iCloud drive support, plz ?

### 5/5 — Nice update!

*2017-03-19, version 1.7.1*

Thanks for the update. Great job!

### 5/5 — !

*2017-03-05, version 1.7.1*

Works great!

### 5/5 — Awesome update

*2017-02-16, version 1.7.1*

Thanks for the update!
Looks great, and capture works a lot better!

## Frequently asked questions about MobileOrg

### What is MobileOrg?

MobileOrg is a community project that allows you to view, edit, and search Emacs Org mode files on your iOS devices. It's designed for managing outlines, to-do lists, project plans, and notes.

### Is MobileOrg free to use?

Yes, MobileOrg is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices does MobileOrg support?

MobileOrg is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How often is MobileOrg updated?

The latest version, 1.7.5, was released on September 3, 2020. While not updated frequently, it provides core functionality for Org mode users.

### What is the age rating for MobileOrg?

MobileOrg has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages.

### Can I collaborate on Org files with MobileOrg?

MobileOrg focuses on individual file management. While you can edit files, direct real-time collaboration features are not included in this version.

### What kind of files can I manage with MobileOrg?

MobileOrg is specifically designed for Emacs Org mode files, which are plain text files with powerful markup used for outlines, to-do lists, GTD, project plans, and notes.

### What do users think of MobileOrg?

MobileOrg has a rating of 3.8 stars from 10 ratings, indicating generally positive but mixed user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.5 — 2020-09-03

Dark mode support! 
New iCloud Sync method.
New markup keys in capture mode. Quickly insert markup for links and dates supported by org.

This version drops support for anything below iOS 12. 
This is necessary as we work to modernize the code.

Obligatory “Minor bug fixes and improvements”:
Fixed bug with emoji filenames
Fixed bugs with capture mode
Dynamic type support and general appearance updates
and many more

### 1.7.4 — 2017-07-31

Minor point release to restore support for older devices.

- Fixes iPhone 5 incompatibility

### 1.7.3 — 2017-07-26

Bug fixes:
- Fixes freeze with WebDAV syncing on multiple sync attempts
- Fixes occasional 'error downloading checksums' message

Internal Enhancements:
- Moves more of the internal code to Swift from Objc

### 1.7.2 — 2017-04-10

Bug fixes and UX improvements for Webdav syncing

### 1.7.1 — 2017-01-31

- Support for iOS 9 & 10
- Refresh sync methods, update to Dropbox API v2
- New launchscreen, icons and the classic unicorn returns
- Font improvement for capture mode (monospaced, yay!)
- Numerous bug fixes

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