# Vellum - Topic Notes & Ideas — Capture & structure thoughts

> Capture & structure thoughts (iPhone/iPad app by 四扬 叶.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vellum-topic-notes-and-ideas/id6799964763 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [四扬 叶](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797699915)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2026-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vellum-topic-notes-and-ideas/id6799964763/reviews.md

## What is Vellum?

Vellum Journal is a calm, focused space for capturing thoughts, notes, and everyday moments.

Write without distraction and organize your entries into topics. Use tags, notes, and Markdown to give your ideas structure while keeping everything easy to find.

CORE FEATURES

• Create entries and organize them into topics
• Add tags and notes
• Write with Markdown
• Search your library
• Export your content
• Keep your library on your device by default

VELLUM PRO

Vellum Pro is available as a one-time in-app purchase and adds:

• Cross-device library sync through your private iCloud database
• Notion workspace integration and export

A separate Vellum account is not required. Sync starts only after you enable it on a device signed in to iCloud. Content is sent to Notion only when you choose to export it to your connected workspace.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vellum pro lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-09-04

This update makes capturing, reviewing, and organizing your notes smoother.
• Improved the iPad experience with a two-column library, better multitasking, and keyboard support.  
• Added an activity heatmap to help you see your writing rhythm and progress at a glance.  
• Important notes can now be pinned, and topics can be arranged in your preferred order.  
• Added the Teal Persimmon and Indigo Apricot color themes, plus the KingHwa OldSong font option.  
• Improved Markdown and plain-text exports, fixed dark mode display issues, and enhanced overall stability.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-03

No release notes.

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