ZenNotes: Markdown Notes

ZenNotes: Markdown Notes

by Lumary Labs LLC

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 23, 2026
  • August 21, 2026

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This app allows you to create and manage notes using plain Markdown files. It offers flexible storage options, rich text formatting with live previews, and powerful organization tools like task management and note linking. Designed for both phone and tablet, it prioritizes user privacy with no accounts or tracking.

Plain Markdown file storage
Live rich text previews
Wikilinks and #tags
Vault-wide task management
Table databases as CSV
Excalidraw drawing support
Share extension for quick capture
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What's New in ZenNotes

1.9.2

August 21, 2026

ZenNotes 1.9.2 is the catch-up release: everything the app core learned recently arrives on iPhone and iPad at once. • Atlas — your vault as a map. Open it from the command palette: pinch to zoom, drag to pan, tap a note to focus it, tap again to open it. • Find in note. A search button on the keyboard toolbar opens find-and-replace inside the open note — the keyboard stays up and matches highlight as you type. • Strikethrough joins the formatting row, working on a selection or as a toggle at the cursor. • Block links: [[Note^block-id]] jumps to the exact block, not just the note. • One task filter shared by the list, the calendar, and the board. • A new Layout setting lets iPads keep the desktop layout (or big phones keep the phone layout). • About now links to ZenNotes on GitHub, and the two mismatched Done buttons became one. • Cloud: delete a linked vault from your device, clearer sync status, large attachments stream straight to storage, and if a vault's settings change on two devices, ZenNotes asks which side wins. No new permissions, services, or data collection. Local-first storage and iCloud Drive continue to work with or without a ZenNotes Cloud account.

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What is ZenNotes?

ZenNotes is a Markdown notes app that allows you to own your notes as plain .md files. These files can be stored locally on your device, in iCloud Drive, or any folder you choose, ensuring your data is always portable and not locked into a specific app.

Does ZenNotes have ads?

No, ZenNotes is completely ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and does not contain any advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted note-taking experience.

How does ZenNotes handle note organization?

ZenNotes offers robust organization features, including a vault-wide Tasks view with calendar and Kanban board options, whole-note task files, table databases stored as CSV, and a tags view. Wikilinks and #tags help connect your notes, with nested tags for tree-like grouping.

Can I use ZenNotes on multiple devices?

Yes, ZenNotes is available for iPhone and iPad, serving as a mobile companion to the free ZenNotes desktop application. Your notes are stored in plain files, allowing seamless access and editing across your devices via iCloud Drive or other chosen storage.

What kind of rich Markdown features does ZenNotes support?

ZenNotes supports live previews for various rich Markdown elements, including KaTeX or Typst math, Mermaid diagrams, TikZ, interactive geometry plots, tables, callouts, footnotes, and highlights. You can also embed URLs as bookmark cards or video embeds.

Is ZenNotes suitable for users concerned about privacy?

Absolutely. ZenNotes is designed with privacy at its core, featuring no accounts, no analytics, and no tracking. Your data only leaves your device through your own chosen storage, such as iCloud Drive, ensuring your notes remain private.

What is the update frequency for ZenNotes?

ZenNotes was last updated on August 1, 2026, indicating a recent focus on development and improvements. The latest version is 1.3, suggesting a stable and evolving application.

What devices does ZenNotes support?

ZenNotes is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The app is optimized for both mobile and tablet experiences, offering a full desktop layout on iPad with features like sidebars, tabs, and split panes.