# Second Notes

> iCloud-synced text editor with live Markdown formatting for iOS and Mac. (iPhone/iPad app by Goldbug Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-notes/id926162863 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Goldbug Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/457767039)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14 · 1 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-notes/id926162863/reviews.md

## What is Second Notes?

Second Notes is an text editor for making a note with Live Markdown in your iCloud folder. You can share the note with your iOS devices via Second Notes for Mac. And Live Markdown automatically indents lists and quoted strings, and changes font to bold or italic.

## Features
- Typing text with Live Markdown
- iCloud and Second Notes for iOS
- Exporting a note as a text file to iCloud Drive
- Importing a text file from other applications
- Text search in whole Notes
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Autosaving
- Dynamic Type

## Key features

- Live Markdown formatting
- iCloud sync
- Cross-device compatibility (iOS/Mac)
- Export to text file
- Import from other apps
- Text search
- Keyboard shortcuts

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-notes/id926162863/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disappearing Documents....

*2019-12-15*

Disappearing Documents...

So far every single document I've created disappears after the app crashes. Leaving only an empty folder behind...

Sunday, December 15, 2019 - 18:36:24PM

## Frequently asked questions about Second Notes

### What is Second Notes?

Second Notes is a text editor designed for creating notes with live Markdown formatting. It syncs your notes via iCloud across your iOS devices and Mac.

### Does Second Notes support live Markdown?

Yes, Second Notes features live Markdown that automatically indents lists, formats quotes, and applies bold or italic styles as you type.

### How does Second Notes sync notes?

Second Notes utilizes iCloud to sync your notes seamlessly between your iOS devices and the Mac version of the application.

### Can I export notes from Second Notes?

Yes, you can export your notes as plain text files directly to your iCloud Drive. You can also import text files from other applications.

### What devices is Second Notes available on?

Second Notes is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, with a companion app for Mac.

### How much does Second Notes cost?

Second Notes is a paid application, priced at $0.99. It does not appear to have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### Is Second Notes suitable for beginners?

With its live Markdown and straightforward interface, Second Notes is accessible for beginners while offering useful features like keyboard shortcuts and text search for more advanced users.

### How often is Second Notes updated?

The latest version, 2.0.6, was last updated on April 21, 2026. This indicates a history of ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.6 — 2026-04-21

Added a SearchBar to the Note editing screen.

### 2.0.5 — 2025-02-22

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.4 — 2023-05-02

Stability improvements and bug fixes.

### 2.0.3 — 2020-02-27

Fix the crash issue when the number of note turns one.

### 2.0.2 — 2019-12-22

* Fix the issue of the crash when Markdown bold and italic tags are nested.
* Fix the issue that the line begins with a tab is not treated as a code block.

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