Notelane - Markdown Editor
What is Notelane?
A markdown editor that renders formatting inline as you type and stores notes as standard.md files in folders you.
Notelane is a productivity app for writing in markdown, with headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks and checklists rendered as you type. Notes are saved as standard.md files in a folder you pick on local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox or another cloud provider in the Files app. The listing also describes wikilinks, tags, revision history, PDF export, a trash bin, nested folders and word count statistics.
Pricing. Notelane is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Writing markdown notes stored as plain.md files
- Keeping notes in iCloud Drive, Dropbox or another Files app provider
- Linking notes together with wikilinks and tags
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Why this app is in B tier
B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Notelane scores 78 out of 100: rating 75, rating count 53, App Store search rank 96, update recency 88. The four parts are averaged and B tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Write in markdown and see your formatting come to life as you type - headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, checklists, and more - all rendered inline.
Your files. Your folders. Your way.
Notelane works directly with the files on your device. On first launch, pick any folder - local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any connected cloud provider visible in the Files app. Your notes stay as standard .md files, fully portable and never locked in.
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Write with clarity
A distraction-free editor with live formatting that renders your markdown as you type. No toggle between "edit" and "preview" - just write.
Store notes anywhere
Pick any folder on your device or in the cloud. Notelane works with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any storage provider visible in the Files app.
Connect your thinking
Link notes together with [[wikilinks]] and organize with #tags to build your own personal knowledge base - no complex setup required.
Stay in control
Revision history lets you restore previous versions of any note. PDF export and sharing are built in. A trash bin keeps deleted notes recoverable.
Organize your way
Nested folders, pinning, and tag-based filtering keep everything tidy. A clean sidebar puts your entire library one tap away.
Note statistics
Word count, character count, paragraphs, and estimated reading time - always available at a glance.
Your writing deserves a home that respects simplicity. Notelane is that home.
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Questions about Notelane
Where are my notes stored?
Notes stay as standard.md files in a folder you pick on the device or in a cloud provider visible in the Files app, such as iCloud Drive, Google Drive or Dropbox.
Does Notelane support version history or exporting?
The listing says revision history can restore previous versions of a note, and PDF export and sharing are built in. A trash bin keeps deleted notes recoverable.
Is Notelane free?
Yes. Notelane is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notelane right for me?
Notelane is built for writing markdown notes stored as plain.md files, keeping notes in iCloud drive, dropbox or another files app provider, linking notes together with wikilinks and tags. It sits in the markdown editing list on AppTierList.
Is Notelane worth it?
Notelane is B tier, ranked #5 of 11 markdown editing apps with a score of 78 out of 100, from a 4.2 App Store rating across 21 ratings. Good, and 4 apps rank above it.
How does Notelane compare to MWeb?
Notelane is B tier at 78; MWeb is A tier at 88. MWeb ranks higher. Notelane is free, with no in-app purchases, MWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Notelane updated?
Notelane was last updated on 2026-07-01, 136 days ago.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Markdown Editing (B tier, #5) · Markdown Note-Taking (D tier, #6) · Note Taking (#73, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- B (Good)
- Score
- 78 / 100
- Rank in list
- #5 of 11
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.2 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 21
App
- Price
- Free download
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (136 days ago)
- Size
- 20 MB
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking