# Notelane - Markdown Editor — Your notes, your own storage

> Markdown editor with live formatting, local/cloud storage, and note linking. (iPhone/iPad app by Asterios Digital GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notelane-markdown-editor/id6761887912 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Asterios Digital GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815221142)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notelane-markdown-editor/id6761887912/reviews.md

## What is Notelane?

Write in markdown and see your formatting come to life as you type — headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, checklists, and more — all rendered inline.

Your files. Your folders. Your way.
Notelane works directly with the files on your device. On first launch, pick any folder — local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any connected cloud provider visible in the Files app. Your notes stay as standard .md files, fully portable and never locked in.

Write with clarity
A distraction-free editor with live formatting that renders your markdown as you type. No toggle between "edit" and "preview" — just write.

Store notes anywhere
Pick any folder on your device or in the cloud. Notelane works with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any storage provider visible in the Files app.

Connect your thinking
Link notes together with [[wikilinks]] and organize with #tags to build your own personal knowledge base — no complex setup required.

Stay in control
Revision history lets you restore previous versions of any note. PDF export and sharing are built in. A trash bin keeps deleted notes recoverable.

Organize your way
Nested folders, pinning, and tag-based filtering keep everything tidy. A clean sidebar puts your entire library one tap away.

Note statistics
Word count, character count, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — always available at a glance.
Your writing deserves a home that respects simplicity. Notelane is that home.

## Key features

- Live markdown rendering
- Supports local and cloud storage
- Wikilinks for note connection
- Tag-based organization
- Revision history
- PDF export
- Note statistics

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notelane-markdown-editor/id6761887912/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally.

*2026-06-19*

Just in time. Finally, a clean markdown notes app for iOS that allows the use of arbitrary iCloud folders. Perfect for use as a daily driver for notes, or for repositories of markdown files for use with Claude Cowork.

### 5/5 — Fresh Take on Markdown Editor

*2026-05-12*

Pluses:
- Clean UI
- Automatic lists
- Inline Photo attachments 
- Embed audios and videos (with live preview)
- Version tracking. Very few markdown editors have this. A major boon. 
- Custom storage location. I.e. iCloud Drive. 
- Pinned Notes
- Tappable Hashtags that find all notes with same #hastag

Wishes:
- Live preview for website links 
- Full screen writing view (that hides top toolbar and iOS and iPhone status bar)
- Collapsable headers
- Paragraph drag and drop

Appreciate the care, effort and passion you put into the app. It shows. 

Look forward to seeing it grow in capability and popularity.

## Frequently asked questions about Notelane

### What is Notelane?

Notelane is a markdown editor that allows you to write and format notes with live rendering. It stores your notes as standard .md files in your chosen local or cloud storage locations.

### How does Notelane store notes?

Notelane works directly with files on your device, allowing you to pick any folder for storage. This includes local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any cloud provider visible in the Files app.

### Can I link notes together in Notelane?

Yes, Notelane supports [[wikilinks]] to connect your notes together, helping you build a personal knowledge base without complex setup.

### Does Notelane have ads?

No, Notelane is ad-free, providing a distraction-free writing experience.

### What organization features does Notelane offer?

Notelane offers nested folders, pinning, tag-based filtering, and a clean sidebar for organizing your notes. It also includes a trash bin for recoverable deleted notes.

### What note statistics are available in Notelane?

Notelane provides note statistics at a glance, including word count, character count, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.

### What devices is Notelane available on?

Notelane is available on iPhone and iPad.

### How often is Notelane updated?

Notelane was last updated on June 22, 2026, indicating active development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.2 — 2026-07-01

Outline & Table of Contents
Jump around long notes in a tap. A new Outline button lets you see all your headings at a glance and scroll straight to any section — the heading you picked briefly highlights so you always know where you landed.

Dedicated Statistics button
Word count, character count, and reading time now live in their own button, right in the note toolbar.

Cleaner writing mode
When you're editing, the toolbar keeps only what you need — distractions hide away and reappear the moment you switch back to preview.

iOS-native folder menu
The folder menu now slides your notes gently aside instead of covering them, matching the feel you expect from iOS. It's faster, smoother, and scrolls freely.

Also in this update
- Added a Changelog link in Settings so you can see what's new
- Various refinements and polish

### 1.2.1 — 2026-06-22

- Added an Ignore YAML Metadata toggle to Settings. (Thx, David!)

- Notelane now recognizes .markdown alongside .md and .txt (Thx, Axel!)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-06-05

This update focuses on a smoother, more reliable note-taking experience:

- Notes on iCloud Drive now preload with a proper loading screen, so you'll never hit a blank screen while files download.

- The iCloud download progress bar now fills smoothly in real time.

- The notes list refreshes automatically after editing - no more pull-to-refresh.

- Filenames stay exactly as you set them; notes are no longer auto-renamed when you close them.

- The list now shows each note's headline or first line instead of the raw filename.

- New notes are named from their first line automatically.

- Tap anywhere below a short note to keep writing - the cursor jumps to the end. (still beta)

- Improved the Move-to-folder view with a collapsible folder tree.

Thanks for using Notelane!

### 1.1.3 — 2026-05-28

- Improved rendering of tables. (Thx, Raúl!)

- Option to automatically download and save web images in your note's assets folder! Downloads happen on note open and as you type.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-12

New setting: Show/hide icons in the slide-in menue.
Fixed some stability issues.

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