NotePlan 3

In plain words

NotePlan 3 is a native note-taking application for Mac and iOS that stores notes as plain text Markdown files in a local folder. Designed for professionals, it combines calendar-driven organization with the ability to link notes together. The app works with local files, giving users direct control over their data while providing cross-platform functionality between Mac and iOS devices.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

NotePlan is a native (Mac & iOS) calendar driven note-taking app for pros built on top of plain text Markdown files saved in a local folder (+ notes are linkable).

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