notetimeFrequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about notetime: what it is, what it costs, how your data is handled, and what platforms it runs on.
About notetime
What is notetime?
Notetime is a minimalist note-taking app where every line you write is timestamped automatically. It's built for meetings, daily journals, work logs, and trade journals, anywhere the when of a note matters as much as the what. It's free to use, requires no signup, and runs in your browser or as an iOS app.
What makes notetime different from other note apps?
Two things: every line is timestamped the moment you write it, and the app is local-first by default. Your notes live on your device, not in our cloud, unless you opt in to sync. Combined with inline
#tagsfor filtering, that makes it especially good for chronological workflows like trading journals, append-only journaling, and why timestamps beat tags.How do timestamps work?
When you start a new line, notetime stamps it with the current time automatically. You don't have to type or insert anything. Old lines keep their original timestamps even if you edit them later, so the timeline of your thinking stays accurate. See Append-only journaling for the method this implements.
How do tags work?
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#projectname(or any inline#tag) anywhere in a note and notetime indexes it. You can then filter the timeline to a single tag to see every line tagged with it across all your notes. Useful for tracking a project, a client, or a recurring topic over time.How is notetime different from Apple Notes?
Apple Notes is the default for over 1.5 billion iPhones and is genuinely good. notetime is the better choice when you need per-line timestamps, per-line tags, and an offline-first design. See the full comparison: /blog/notetime-vs-apple-notes.
How is it different from Day One?
Day One is a serious journal app with end-to-end encryption and rich media. notetime is built around line-level timestamps and the simplest possible writing surface. The honest comparison: /blog/notetime-vs-day-one.
Pricing & plans
Is notetime free?
Yes. The core notetime app is free on the web and on iOS. No signup, no trial timer, no feature lockouts on the basics. A paid Pro plan adds cloud sync across devices and a few extras (themes, relative timestamps).
What's included in notetime Pro?
Pro adds cross-device cloud sync (web ↔ iOS), additional themes, and relative timestamp formatting. Free users get the full timestamping, tagging, and local notes experience.
Is there a free trial for Pro?
The free tier itself is the trial. You can use notetime indefinitely without paying. Pro is a separate, optional upgrade for users who want sync and the additional features.
How do refunds work?
Web Pro purchases (via Stripe) come with a 14-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. Email hi@notetimeapp.com to request one. iOS Pro purchases are handled through Apple's refund portal per Apple's policies. Full details on the refund policy page.
Privacy & data
Where are my notes stored?
By default, your notes are stored locally on your device: in your browser's local storage on web, or on-device storage on iOS. We don't have access to them. If you sign in and subscribe to Pro, your notes are also synced to our servers (via Supabase) so you can access them across devices. See the privacy policy for full details.
Can I use notetime without an account?
Yes. The free tier requires no account at all. Open the web app or download the iOS app and start writing. An account is only needed if you want cloud sync via Pro.
Do you sell or share my note content?
No. We don't sell, share, or use your notes for advertising. We don't even have access to them unless you've subscribed to Pro for cloud sync. The only third parties we share data with are the infrastructure providers listed in our privacy policy (Supabase for sync, Mixpanel for anonymous usage analytics, RevenueCat for iOS subscriptions).
What analytics do you collect?
We use Mixpanel to collect anonymous usage events: things like "note created" or which features you tap. We do not track the contents of your notes, and analytics aren't sold or used for advertising. If you sign in, an anonymous user ID (not your email) is linked to your analytics profile. Details in our privacy policy.
Sync & platforms
What devices does notetime work on?
Notetime is available on the web (any modern browser at notetimeapp.com) and on iOS (iPhone and iPad, via the App Store). A macOS app is coming soon, and Android is on the roadmap.
Does notetime sync across devices?
Cross-device sync is a Pro feature. Sign in with Apple or Google on Pro and your notes sync between web and iOS in near real time. On the free tier, notes stay local to whichever device you wrote them on.
Is there a macOS app?
A native macOS app is in development and coming soon. In the meantime, the web version works well in any Mac browser.
Does notetime work offline?
Yes. Because notetime is local-first, you can write and read notes without an internet connection on both web and iOS. Pro sync resumes automatically once you're back online.