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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.
What's New in ZenNotes
1.7
August 14, 2026
Organizing your notes is now much easier to find. • Create folders straight from Browse — including folders inside folders • Long-press a note to rename, move, archive, or delete it; long-press a folder to rename or delete it • Rename a folder from your iPhone or iPad for the first time • Picking a destination folder no longer buries the list under the keyboard • The Tags screen explains how tags are made, and new vaults start with one • The welcome note now covers organizing with tags and folders The organizing tools that were buried are now obvious, while nested folder creation and folder rename are new on mobile.
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FAQ
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.