# spudnote: calm notes — thoughts that grow as plants

> Visual note-taking app where thoughts grow into plants. (iPhone/iPad app by Lukas Genis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spudnote-calm-notes/id6788247262 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lukas Genis](https://appshunter.io/developer/931231852)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spudnote-calm-notes/id6788247262/reviews.md

## What is spudnote?

hey. i'm spud. i live in the dirt and think about your thoughts sometimes.

spudnote is a notes app for people who are tired of notes apps. no databases, no setup, no folders inside folders inside folders. you open it, you type. that's the whole thing.

here's the part i like: every note you write becomes a little sprout in your field. the ones you tend stay green. the ones you forget grow a small potato hat and wait for you, patiently, no guilt. when a note's done, you pull it up and it drops in the basket. the ones you want to keep close, you pin to a little windowsill shelf. it's calm down here.

what you get:
- open-and-type simplicity. the shortest distance between a thought and a saved note.
- a whole field of notes you can actually see, not another gray list.
- rich text when you want it: bold, italic, checklists, the usual. out of the way when you don't.
- fields for the different parts of your life. one for work, one for the garden, one for the 2am ideas.
- a soft soundscape to potter to: a gentle nature bed, the odd rain shower, a little pop when a sprout comes up, and yes, the veggies squeak when you pull them. mute it all whenever you want quiet.
- syncs quietly across your iphone, ipad and mac through your own icloud. i can't read them. nobody can but you.
- widgets that put the field on your home screen: a field at a glance (as sprouts, or a plain list), and a windowsill for the notes you've pinned close. plus a one-tap "plant a thought" button, for when it can't wait.
- a gentle reminder when you want one: tell a note to poke you tonight, tomorrow morning, or next week. your next one waits on your lock screen, so you see it coming before you even unlock.

no accounts. no ads. no one watching. your notes live in the dirt with me, and the dirt keeps secrets.

spudnote plus:
you start free with two vegetables and two themes to grow in, a real notes app, not a trial. keep it that way as long as you like. want the whole garden? plus opens the rest:
- all vegetable characters to plant and harvest.
- every theme, for whatever mood you're in.
- pastel paint for your sprouts, and it shows up in your widgets too.
- the shed: a little wardrobe out back where you dress up the veggies you pull. boots, sunglasses, a tiny bow tie, whatever suits them.

monthly, yearly, or a one-time forever.

payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. subscriptions
renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the
end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within the 24
hours before the period ends. you can manage or turn off auto-renew anytime in
your Apple ID account settings.

terms of use (eula): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
privacy policy: https://hesychia.studio/privacy

that's it. no big pitch. plant a thought, see how it grows.

- spud

## Key features

- Open-and-type simplicity
- Visual field of notes
- Rich text formatting
- Customizable soundscape
- iCloud sync
- Home screen widgets
- Gentle reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| spudnote plus monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| spudnote plus yearly | $11.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| spudnote plus forever | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spudnote-calm-notes/id6788247262/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A fun / stress-free note app I’ll actually use.

*2026-08-24*

spudnote is a thoughtfully designed and fun app for getting things done without the stress. Adding and finishing notes/tasks is rewarding. It’s easy to use and calming. I highly recommend giving it a try!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! 🥔🌱 It means a lot to hear that spudnote is helping make getting things done feel a little more calm and rewarding. I'm always working on making it even better, so if you ever have any ideas or suggestions, I'd love to hear them!

## Frequently asked questions about spudnote

### Does spudnote have ads?

No, spudnote is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'no ads' and 'no one watching', focusing on a private and uninterrupted user experience.

### What are the subscription options for spudnote plus?

spudnote plus offers monthly at $1.99/P1M, yearly at $11.99/P1Y, or a one-time purchase for lifetime access. These unlock all vegetable characters, themes, and additional customization features.

### How does spudnote handle note organization?

Instead of traditional folders, spudnote visualizes notes as plants in a field. Completed notes can be harvested, and important ones can be pinned to a windowsill for easy access.

### Can I use spudnote on my computer?

Yes, spudnote syncs quietly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your own iCloud, ensuring your notes are accessible on all your Apple devices.

### Is spudnote suitable for children?

spudnote has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for young children. Its simple interface and gentle nature theme are designed to be approachable.

### How often is spudnote updated?

The latest version is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on 2026-09-02. This suggests a recent update, with the app likely receiving regular maintenance and feature enhancements.

### What kind of reminders does spudnote offer?

spudnote provides gentle reminders that can be set for specific times like tonight, tomorrow morning, or next week. These reminders appear on your lock screen to ensure you don't miss them.

### Can I customize the appearance of my notes in spudnote?

Yes, spudnote plus offers various themes and pastel paint options for your sprouts, which also reflect in your widgets. You can also dress up harvested vegetables in the 'shed' feature.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-09-02

hey spudlings! the shed got fancy

you can dress us up properly now. there's a new little gentleman pack in the shed: a monocle, a moustache, a bow tie, and an actual black suit. mr potato looks like he’s about to give a speech at a wedding he wasn't invited to.

up top you can poke mr potato. poke him and he goes boing, then turns into the next veggie so you can see the outfit on everyone.

and if you can't pick, tap surprise: every veggie you pull comes up in a random look.

oh, and for the ipad crowd: turn me on my side and i fill the whole screen now.

that's the whole update. go weed something. i'll be down here, dressed nicely, waiting.

love, spud

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-27

hey spudlings! what’s new in this update:

- every sprout can be its own veggie now. potato beside a carrot beside a beet, one field, total chaos, i love it. tap the little swatch under a note to switch.
- that swatch does colors too as you know. peach is now free. coral is new.
- tapped a field from the windowsill and stayed. stuck on the shelf? yeah. sorry. it walks you over now.
- the app used to crash sometimes when you hit home and left me in the dirt. i finish saving your thoughts now and widgets are the same.

  go plant something. see you in the dirt.
  — spud

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-17

hey spudlings - just cleaned up a few bugs on this update:

- empty fields now just say “tap to plant a thought”
- the empty basket sits neatly on two lines
- barefoot veggies stay barefoot unless harvested
- sprouts no longer cover my words while I’m talking. we told the mound to sit down.
- on mac, narrow windows still show the field name and keep the arrows in place.
- harvest, settings and fields stay visible instead of falling off the sides.
- clicking done no longer closes the whole app. the window stays put.

that’s it. go plant something.

- spud

### 1.0 — 2026-08-13

No release notes.

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