Full featured without the overwhelm
It is a pretty clean, easy-to-navigate note-taking app. The integration with Calendar is seamless. It offers just enough structure to use it without any learning curve, and yet it allows a lot of flexibility and control by the user.
I am particular about fonts, colors and spacing, and wish the appearance was easier to change. The knowledge base is good. I think it is tricky for the developer to offer something that could have such broad user appeal, but it seems to be targeted toward productivity nerds and/or tech-centric systems people. I want a trusted (and private) knowledge base where it is comfortable to gather information, write, and keep track of what’s going on. So far, it is the best tool I have found for my needs. And I have tried . . . many.
One more note: I only use the iOS version for adding a note when I am out and about. I do not find the navigation intuitive, or even useful. I might be too old for it.
I am particular about fonts, colors and spacing, and wish the appearance was easier to change. The knowledge base is good. I think it is tricky for the developer to offer something that could have such broad user appeal, but it seems to be targeted toward productivity nerds and/or tech-centric systems people. I want a trusted (and private) knowledge base where it is comfortable to gather information, write, and keep track of what’s going on. So far, it is the best tool I have found for my needs. And I have tried . . . many.
One more note: I only use the iOS version for adding a note when I am out and about. I do not find the navigation intuitive, or even useful. I might be too old for it.
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JJleas
Response from developer
Thank you for your review, glad NotePlan is a help! Feel free to elaborate what you find difficult with the iOS navigation, happy to make improvements, you can email us hello@noteplan.co
Très belle application
J’ai beaucoup fouillé pour trouver cette application utile au quotidien. Plus de notes dans tous les sens. Et l’utilisation des plugins permet de trouver ce qui pourrait manquer.
TThelmaLN
Response from developer
Merci pour votre avis, nous sommes ravis que NotePlan vous plaise !
Deceptively simple!
I had dismissed NotePlan years ago as a primary task organizer. Note-taking apps I have used over the years have attempted to integrate (or bolt on) task management and I have attempted to use them. However, when I discovered that I could symbolically link NotePlan calendar and markdown notes to my Obsidian directory — I realized that I had two very compatible tools sharing the same underlying data format. I use AI to help with admin tasks and this has been the perfect solution.
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PNplant notes
THE HOLY GRAIL
My search for the holy grail of planning apps is over. I cannot tell you how many apps and systems I’ve tried. For years now I’ve been trying to find something like a bullet journal but also where I can incorporate the PARA system. This app is BOTH!! The phone app is so good I haven’t even bothered yet with trying it on my laptop.
Truly a work of art. It’s obvious the amount of care and thoughtfulness that has gone into the making of this app. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your app is just a JOY to use.
I am recovering with post concussion syndrome from an accident at the moment, and so having your app as my second brain is truly priceless.
Very very happy customer!
<3
Truly a work of art. It’s obvious the amount of care and thoughtfulness that has gone into the making of this app. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your app is just a JOY to use.
I am recovering with post concussion syndrome from an accident at the moment, and so having your app as my second brain is truly priceless.
Very very happy customer!
<3
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MMaria_717
It keeps growing
I started using Noteplan as a way to always carry my Bullet Journal with me (my phone), and the fact that it allowed me to have links was a plus.
Just like the Bullet Journal, I've had periods where I simply fall off the track and stop keeping track of or plan my days. But everytime I come back there's a new neat feature.
Also, the fact that there's a feedback website where we can all submit and vote for ideas / suggestions is really nice.
Update
This year I switched to Obsidian because I started to use AI agents to manage my tasks and notes. Months later I ended up coming back to NotePlan since it simply has the best user experience to manage my tasks, and the fact that now it has its own MCP server and agentic support made this decision easier.
Just like the Bullet Journal, I've had periods where I simply fall off the track and stop keeping track of or plan my days. But everytime I come back there's a new neat feature.
Also, the fact that there's a feedback website where we can all submit and vote for ideas / suggestions is really nice.
Update
This year I switched to Obsidian because I started to use AI agents to manage my tasks and notes. Months later I ended up coming back to NotePlan since it simply has the best user experience to manage my tasks, and the fact that now it has its own MCP server and agentic support made this decision easier.
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DDeivuh
