
Smolpad - markdown notes
Your text files in sync
About
This app offers a minimalist Markdown editor that stores your notes as plain .md files. It syncs via iCloud and allows for beautiful writing with syntax highlighting and task lists. Upgrade for unlimited notes, more sync options, and export features.
What's New in Smolpad
1.4
October 29, 2026
NEW • Notepads. A notepad is a folder of notes Smolpad shows on its own, with its own folders, Trash and history. On the Mac, point Smolpad at any folder on your disk, an Obsidian vault or a folder of exports, and it edits the files right there; nothing is moved or renamed on the way in. With Sync notes on, a copy travels through your cloud to your iPhone and iPad, where it appears under Notepads too. New Notepad makes a fresh one on any device, and Import from Bear brings a Bear export over with its pictures and dates. Switch with the pill at the foot of the notes list: your three latest notepads, Sync Notepads, Add New and Edit Notepads. Having more than one notepad is part of Smolpad Pro. • Keep notepads in order. Rename one you made, give it one of sixteen icons, archive it for later, and move a note or a whole folder to another notepad. When a folder you added goes missing, Smolpad says so, with Locate and Archive, instead of showing it empty, on every device. • Sync notes has a switch, in Settings > Storage. Off, notes stay on this Mac, iPhone or iPad; on, the cards pick which cloud carries them. • Notes from Obsidian and DEVONthink show their title, tags, dates and aliases from their properties. Finder tags count as tags. Sort by Date Added. • Clear Completed Tasks, in the note's file name menu on the Mac and under the title on iPhone and iPad, with Undo. Checked tasks move to the bottom of their list, unless you turn that off in Settings > Editor. • The note's title is a menu on iPhone and iPad: word count, Rename, Copy Path and Show in Files. Copy Path on the Mac (Option-Command-C) points another app, a script or an AI agent at the file. Import Files in a folder's menu and in the notepad menu. Shift-Command-M hides Markdown syntax. • Smolpad widgets on the Mac (Pro): Open Note and Recently Edited on the desktop and in Notification Center, in your editor theme. Task boxes check right there, and in the iPhone and iPad widget too. • Quick Look for Markdown on the Mac: select any .md file in Finder and press Space. • From the Home Screen: New Note, Today's Note and Search, beside Save Clipboard. Drag several notes at once on the Mac. The Table button asks for the size. • Empty daily notes can tidy themselves away: Settings > General > Daily Note, Never by default. • On iPhone and iPad, notes keep syncing after you leave Smolpad (Dropbox, pCloud, Google Drive). When syncing needs you, a small amber dot appears beside the note and says why. • A new upgrade screen that names what you tapped, and a heads-up at two notes left on iPhone and iPad. CHANGED • Deleting a note says what happens to its pictures, and Delete, Keep Pictures leaves them in place when some would go with the note. • The Default notepad is now called Smolpad, and Store notes in is now Sync notes. The Mac popup resizes from its bottom corners, and the sidebar's buttons have new places. FIXED • On iPhone with iOS 18, going back from a note stays on the list, and the buttons above the list are back. • Fewer conflicted copies with pCloud and Google Drive: the Mac sends what you typed the moment the panel closes and checks for your other devices' edits every time it opens. • The Mac catches up after sleep and after a lost connection. A folder no longer shows up empty on the Mac. Editing a note keeps its Finder tags.
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Smolpad Pro
Unlimited notes, sync, and all Pro features.
FAQ
What is Smolpad?
Smolpad is a minimalist Markdown editor designed for plain text notes. It stores each note as a separate .md file, ensuring your data is always accessible and not locked into a proprietary database.
How does Smolpad sync notes?
Smolpad syncs your notes using your own iCloud Drive, which is included for free. This means your files are only ever transferred to your personal cloud storage.
What are the limitations of the free version of Smolpad?
The free tier of Smolpad includes ten notes. To have unlimited notes, access to additional sync services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and pCloud, and advanced export options, you can upgrade to Smolpad Pro.
What are the subscription options for Smolpad Pro?
Smolpad Pro is available as a monthly subscription for $1.49, a yearly subscription for $14.99 with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase.
Does Smolpad have ads?
No, Smolpad does not contain advertisements. The app is focused on providing a clean and distraction-free writing experience.
What devices is Smolpad available on?
Smolpad is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It also offers companion apps for Apple Watch and widgets for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
How often is Smolpad updated?
Smolpad was last updated on October 29, 2026, with version 1.4. The app is actively developed by a small team committed to plain text principles.
Can I export my notes from Smolpad?
Yes, the Pro version of Smolpad allows you to export your notes to PDF, HTML, or rich text formats, and also supports printing.






