Handwriting, pages and PDF markup in one workspace
Handwriting, pages and PDF markup in one workspace
Better Noteslocal-first idea studio for handwriting, pages and pdfs.
Local-first idea studio for handwriting, pages and PDFs.
A light, local-first studio for handwriting, page layout and PDF markup, built in native SwiftUI for macOS, iPadOS, iOS and visionOS. Designed for thinking on a page rather than filing notes into a database.
What it does
Better Notes at a glance.
Local-first idea studio for handwriting, pages and PDFs.
Local-first
Local-first — no account, no sync requirement
Native SwiftUI across Mac, iPad, iPhone and Vision Pro
Native SwiftUI across Mac, iPad, iPhone and Vision Pro
Inside the app
The actual application, not a mockup.
Captured from a local build of Better Notes running on macOS.
Main
Better Notes running on macOS.
Private by design
Native, local-first, and yours.
Better Notes is a native Mac app distributed as a complete, fully activated download. No subscription, no account, and no tracking.
- Handwriting, pages and PDF markup in one workspace
- Local-first — no account, no sync requirement
- Native SwiftUI across Mac, iPad, iPhone and Vision Pro
- Works on
- macOS
- Licence
- Donation download, fully activated
- Account
- None required
Support the project
Support the project and download Better Notes.
Donate what you like to support the project and download the full app straight away. The download is the complete, fully activated app — every feature included. Each download link works once.
Better NotesNative MacComplete app. No account. No tracking.
Get the software
Support the project and download a build.
Donate what you like, pick your product, and download it right after checkout. You always receive the complete, fully activated app. Each download link works once and expires after a while.
FAQ
Common questions about Better Notes
What is Better Notes?
A light, local-first studio for handwriting, page layout and PDF markup, built in native SwiftUI for macOS, iPadOS, iOS and visionOS. Designed for thinking on a page rather than filing notes into a database.
Does Better Notes run on macOS?
Yes. Better Notes is a native Mac app and runs on macOS.
Does Better Notes need an account or an internet connection?
No. Better Notes is distributed as a fully activated download on this site, with no subscription and no account to create.
How do I get Better Notes?
Donate what you like on this page and download the complete app straight away. Each download link works once and expires after a while.