Obsidian - Connected Notes

Obsidian - Connected Notes

Your second brain on the go

2.8K ratings
1354 reviews
Free

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Released
July 10, 2021
Updated
November 2, 2026

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Organize your thoughts and ideas with a powerful knowledge base that stores your notes as plain text Markdown files. Access your personal second brain on any device, with extensive customization options and community-driven plugins.

βœ“Local Markdown file storage
βœ“Customizable toolbar
βœ“Graph view
βœ“Community plugins
βœ“Themes
βœ“Sidebar pinning
βœ“iCloud vaults
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What's New in Obsidian

1.15.0

November 2, 2026

Quick Capture can now record voice notes and transcribe them as you speak, including on the Lock Screen. Recordings can be saved to your vault. Requires iOS 26. - Added Quick Capture to Spotlight actions and Siri, e.g. "Open Quick Capture in Obsidian". - Setting Note Title to 'Automatic' in Quick Capture uses the first 80 characters of the capture as the note title. - Added PDF export for notes on mobile. - Manage vaults now uses the same design as the welcome screens, and can create a new Obsidian Sync vault. - Bases: Filters on phones are now in the Display menu, where each filter is a card that can be dragged to reorder. - Bases: On phones, the number of results now shows in the search bar instead of under the view name. - Mobile: Pressing and holding no longer shows a ripple animation on devices that vibrate. Devices without vibration, like iPads, still show it. - Tab switcher: Tabs can now be dragged from one tab group to another. - Fixed the comment button missing from the default editor toolbar. - Fixed the last community plugins and themes being hidden behind the keyboard while searching.

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Last updated on November 8, 2026.

User reviews

Best note keeping app

This app helped me to keep better notes! The plugin ecosystem is awesome too.

Life changing

I journal everyday with this app and use it for practically everything in my life. Been living in this app for years. Amazing software. Extremely well-designed.

Mobile UI gripe but otherwise great

Move the vault manager and settings icon from the bottom or tuck them deeper in the bottom past the normal screen. It takes up an obnoxious amount of space and I’m not swapping back-and-forth between vaults almost ever as a new user. Super excited to use the app other than this.

Good stuff

I pay for obsidian sync and it has been great for managing projects, documentation etc between devices. Adding Claude to this via Claudian has been a game changer.

Work gone

Was enjoying the app until the new update deleted all my notes and research. I went into my iCloud and into data recovery and all my files had been deleted.

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Sync issues leading to data loss

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Freezing and crashing on mobile devices

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Editing bugs and text input issues

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Requested Features

5 requests

Improved sorting and organization options

Feature

WYSIWYG editing on mobile

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Better integration with other cloud storage services

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More intuitive onboarding process for new users

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Native mobile widgets and share sheet integration

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FAQ

What is Obsidian's core functionality?

Obsidian functions as a powerful knowledge base that operates on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files, acting as a 'second brain' for users.

Does Obsidian have ads?

No, Obsidian is ad-free. It is a free application with no advertisements present.

What devices does Obsidian support?

Obsidian is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices, offering a seamless experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

How often is Obsidian updated?

The latest version is 1.15.0, released on November 2nd, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development and support.

What is the age rating for Obsidian?

Obsidian has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals who are learning to organize information.

What are the main pros users mention about Obsidian?

Users praise Obsidian for its powerful features, customization, security, privacy, innovative note-taking approach, smooth mobile experience, and its vibrant community and plugin ecosystem.

What are common user complaints about Obsidian?

Some users report sync issues with iCloud, slow startup times on mobile, a steep learning curve, and limited sorting options. Some also note the lack of WYSIWYG editing on mobile.

Is Obsidian free to use?

Yes, Obsidian is available for free. The application does not have any in-app purchases or require a subscription to use its core features.