Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor

Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor

Offline & Local Text Files

4 ratings
7 reviews
$19.99

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Released
April 25, 2026
Updated
October 31, 2026
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Create, organize, and manage notes using Markdown on your Apple devices. Turn checkboxes into actionable tasks with local reminders. Your notes are stored locally, ensuring offline access and no vendor lock-in.

✓Native Markdown editor
✓Create notes with tables, images, code blocks
✓Checkboxes to tasks with due dates
✓Local reminders for tasks
✓Offline access
✓iCloud Drive sync
✓Full-text search
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What's New in Raven

1.101.3

October 31, 2026

This update brings clearer note titles, smoother navigation on iPhone, and improvements to Quick Thoughts on Mac. It also makes getting started and recovering notes more reliable. This update improves iCloud sync reliability and fixes an issue that could create unnecessary note conflicts.

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User reviews

App has sync issues

Developers email is not set up correctly.

Very slow

I want to like Raven. I really do. The MacOS app’s UI is slow and unresponsive to the point I cannot use the app. I’ll keep it around, and hopefully the dev will address the UI issue.

Response from developer

Hello, I'm very sorry and working actively to fix this. I noticed that and have made the change but still waiting for Apple to review and approve the update.

Surprised It’s This Good.

I’ve truthfully tried and gone through so many notes, planners, outliners, to-do/notebook blends and so forth. The closest I got to content was with Bear… Until I saw this.

I’ll be honest the £12 price tag looks off putting but just using the app and writing just that first note immediately has you realising this £12 is worth every penny especially when most note apps with similar features are near £9.99 per month.
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Beautiful hidden gem notes app with very active dev.

I really love how beautiful the US is, how active the dev is with working on improvements, and how it all works so smoothly. This is exactly what I wanted for a notes app that could replace Obsidian on mobile for me as I am not too heavy use on note apps.

I really love how dedicated the developer is. I check updates for my apps every day, and I will literally see Raven multiple times in a week with improvements. This is the most active and involved developer I have ever seen on here. And the apps that are so nice and amazing always have the least amount of spotlight but the most dedicated developers. I hope App Store can give you the love and attention you deserve, but that is one of the hardest things about being a indie dev on App Store.

I do, however, seem to have trouble contacting the dev through the app with support section. I have tried a few times. Hopefully they will see this and that can be fixed.

Thank you again for the beautiful notes app! 🐦‍⬛
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Response from developer

Hello, that made my day! I’ve been working hard on more update. I’d love to hear more from you and feel free to reach out at thomas@matoya.co while I fix this support not working. 🐦‍⬛

Mac and iPhone are different, no support

On Mac, notes are available as files in a folder of your choosing; on iOS however, your notes are not stored in the Files app in an accessible way. This unfortunately defeated the scenario I imagined, where I could have one matching folder of notes available on my devices. The only way to access the Markdown files on iOS is to export the note and “Save to Files.”

Normally this would be a minor issue which I would not use to give a critical review, my first instinct is to contact the developer. However, I found that the developer’s support email bounced back twice. This lack of support availability leaves me with no other way to contact them than this review.
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Response from developer

Hello, that make so much sense and I've taken this feedback to really tighten the link between iOS and macOS to re-use iCloud Drive so that it works this way. That was a major change but it was truly worth it.

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FAQ

What is Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor?

Raven is a native Markdown notes app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows you to write, journal, capture articles, and manage tasks without your work being locked into a proprietary format.

How much does Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor cost?

Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor is a paid app, priced at $19.99. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.

Does Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor have ads?

No, Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor is ad-free. It is a one-time purchase with no advertisements.

Can I use Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor offline?

Yes, Raven works offline without an account. Your notes are stored locally on your device, ensuring you can access them anytime.

How does Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor handle tasks?

Checkboxes in your notes can be turned into tasks with due dates. Raven gathers these open tasks, links them to their source notes, and can send local reminders.

What devices does Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor support?

Raven is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. You can use iCloud Drive to keep your Markdown files synchronized across these devices.

How often is Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor updated?

The latest version is 1.101.3, last updated on October 31, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements based on user feedback.

What is the age rating for Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor?

Raven: Markdown Notes & Editor has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.