NotePlan - To-Do List & Notes
What is NotePlan?
Combines tasks, notes and calendar in one app, with Markdown notes, #tags and sync across Mac, iPhone and iPad.
NotePlan is a productivity app for managing to-do items, notes and calendar events in a single view. Notes and tasks are written in Markdown and stored as plaintext files, with bi-directional links between notes and calendar. It runs on Mac, iPhone and iPad and syncs between Apple devices via CloudKit or iCloud Drive.
Pricing. NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Planning a day from calendar, notes and tasks in one view
- Organizing notes with folders, P.A.R.A. Or a Zettelkasten system
- Tracking overdue and upcoming to-do items across Apple devices
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Why this app is in A tier
A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
NotePlan scores 88 out of 100: rating 94, rating count 76, App Store search rank 83, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Having trouble planning your day, managing your to-do list, and organizing your notes? Always jumping between apps and losing track of what to do and where you put things?
Say hello to NotePlan!
NotePlan lets you manage everything in one place: your tasks, notes, and calendar.
Perfect for project managers, designers, researchers, writers, students, or anyone who wants to be organized and efficient.
QUICKLY PLAN YOUR DAY WITH MARKDOWN
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- Plan your day by seeing your calendar, notes, and tasks in a single view
- Create tasks and notes quickly with Markdown
- Add #tags to organize tasks and notes
- Use @mentions to find people
- Reschedule to-do items easily
- Create flexible recurring tasks
- Work faster with autocomplete
BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF NOTES
- Create your own network of notes
- Organize any way you want to: from simple folders over P.A.R.A. to a Zettelkasten system
- Bi-directional notes: link your calendar and your notes in any direction, automatically
- Cross-reference and link notes easily
STAY ON TOP OF THINGS WITH REVIEW
- Search all tasks and notes, instantly
- See all open tasks with the click of a button
- Get a list of overdue to-do items
- See upcoming tasks at a glance
- Create custom filters with your own queries using status, #tags, @mentions, or even text
SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH YOUR CALENDAR
- Create events and reminders right in NotePlan
- Support for iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars
- Time-block tasks on your calendar simply by typing
AVAILABLE ON MAC, IPHONE & IPAD
- Sync everything between your Apple devices
- Use any sync method you like: CloudKit or iCloud Drive
- A single subscription for all your devices
OPEN, PRIVATE & FAST
- All your notes are stored in plaintext so you're never locked in
- Your information is private and cannot be accessed
- Enjoy lightning speed thanks to local files and native apps
ANY THEME YOU WANT
- Choose from a variety of built-in themes
- Work with light or dark versions
- Create your own custom theme
SHORTCUTS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED
- Extended Markdown syntax support with customization options
- Move around without ever leaving the keyboard
- Find everything with the Global Command Bar
NotePlan is developed independently and prioritizes user features and requests. We have long-term roadmaps and listen to customers to improve the apps.
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Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings.
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Email: hello@noteplan.co
Web: noteplan.co
Discord: https://discord.gg/D4268MT
Twitter: NotePlanApp
Reddit: reddit.com/r/NotePlanApp
Learn NotePlan course: https://noteplan.eo.page/newsletter
Terms of use: http://noteplan.co/tos/
Privacy policy: https://noteplan.co/privacy/
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Questions about NotePlan
Is NotePlan free?
The app is free to download. The description refers to a subscription for all your devices, which renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. The subscription price is not stated on the App Store.
Which devices does NotePlan support and how does it sync?
It is available on Mac, iPhone and iPad, with sync between Apple devices. You can choose CloudKit or iCloud Drive as the sync method.
Can I connect my existing calendars?
The listing says it supports iCloud, Google and Exchange calendars, and that you can create events and reminders in NotePlan and time-block tasks by typing.
Is NotePlan right for me?
NotePlan is built for planning a day from calendar, notes and tasks in one view, organizing notes with folders, P.A.R.A. or a zettelkasten system, tracking overdue and upcoming to-do items across apple devices. It sits in the markdown note-taking list on AppTierList.
Is NotePlan worth it?
NotePlan is A tier, ranked #4 of 7 markdown note-taking apps with a score of 88 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 3,532 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.
How does NotePlan compare to Obsidian?
NotePlan is A tier at 88; Obsidian is A tier at 90. Obsidian ranks higher. NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases, Obsidian is free, with no in-app purchases.
How often is NotePlan updated?
NotePlan was updated 22 days ago, which counts in its favour.
Alternatives
Top rated in Markdown Note-Taking
Categories
All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Markdown Note-Taking (A tier, #4) · Task Management (B tier, #32) · To-Do List (C tier, #32) · Note Taking (C tier, #34)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 88 / 100
- Rank in list
- #4 of 7
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 3,532
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Current version
- (22 days ago)
- Size
- 214 MB
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 10
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad, Mac
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking