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What the press said about Antinote

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Swipe Navigation

Swipe to navigate. Jump to front. Auto-delete. Organizing is overrated.

Plain Text

Beautifully plain text. Formatting and indents are stripped on paste. Leave out the distractions.

Checklists

Make a list. Check it off with a keyword.

Link Shrink

Auto-shrink links with smart endings - expand and edit with ease. ⌘⏎ to open. Keep things clean.

Contextual Math

Descriptive math with context. Keep yourself sane.

Conversions

Instantly convert distances, weights, and currencies - including crypto. For all kinds of dreams.

Reactive Variables

Variables. Build custom calculators in seconds. Skip the spreadsheet and explore the multiverse.

Sum, Average and Count

Sum and average numbers. Count items, lines, words, and reading ease. Search.

Screenshot to Text

Drag an image. Get plain text.

AutoPaste

Automatically paste anything that gets copied. Skip Cmd-Tab.

Timer

Instant stopwatch, countdown, and pomodoro.

One-Click Export

Need to do more? Instantly send to Apple Notes, Obsidian, and Bear. Or export it as a txt.

Global Hotkey

Activate anytime with ⌥A. Access in the dock or menu bar, and pin to top when needed.

How Antinote compares to other note apps

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is for everything else.

Make it delightfully yours.

14 themes. Native translucency. Grid paper. Custom shortcuts. Custom keywords.

Antinote using the Mononoke color theme
Antinote using the Gundam color theme
Antinote using the Tokyo Drift color theme
Antinote using the Vendetta color theme
Antinote using the Piccolo color theme
Antinote using the A24 color theme
Antinote using the Brave color theme
Antinote using the Agrabah color theme

Use the Theme Maker to create your own, or browse Github for community themes.

Dock, Menu, and Dropdown modes.

Show over fullscreen apps supported.

Antinote Screenshot in dock mode
Antinote Screenshot in pseudo menu mode
Antinote Screenshot in dropdown mode

Grassroots love.

u/Technoist u/Technoist
Reddit

"This little app is insanely well made. I tried it and bought it within 3 minutes"

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April 6, 2025
u/MultoSakalye u/MultoSakalye
Reddit

"I gotta say: This app is a behemoth in a tiny body. It's so refreshingly good that I immediately bought a license right after the tutorial."

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April 6, 2025
u/CopaceticCow u/CopaceticCow
Reddit

"I used to be a 'stickies' fiend. I'd have entire workspaces filled with notes and todos all over the place. I like that Antinote was able to replace it in one fell swoop. At the end of the day I can quickly kill the notes and add it to my Obsidian repo in the blink of an eye. It's also just such a clean app. Best $5 bucks I spent on my Mac."

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April 6, 2025
u/zeocom u/zeocom
Reddit

"Wow just came here to say that this is the first notes app (among a million others) that surprises me and actually does something different. Nice, cool project."

April 6, 2025
u/tranquil45 u/tranquil45
Reddit

"Guys, buy this. It’s unique, fun, and works brilliantly."

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March 31, 2025
u/stormblessed27_ u/stormblessed27_
Reddit

"Ok I think you just filled a void I didn’t even realize existed. Code snippets when I’m working on a site that I’m not ready to get to, daily scrum meetings with some tasks, planning out a huge design system overhaul in figma and just need somewhere to jot down some notes; this is awesome."

April 6, 2025

FAQ

How much does Antinote cost?

Antinote costs $5 USD (one-time) and includes lifetime updates. There's also a #charity-offer channel on Discord where if you describe a donation you made or volunteer work you've done, I'll send you a lifetime license to thank you for your good work.

Is there a mobile version?

Antinote for iOS is in development with an Oct 2026 release date. Add your email to the iOS Beta list.

Which OS versions does Antinote support?

Antinote is only available for macOS 14+ (Sonoma and later). There is no Windows or Linux version. Translucent mode requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later.

Are my notes synced or backed up in the cloud?

Notes are stored locally on your Mac. Antinote 2.0 adds optional iCloud sync, which uses your iCloud account — there is no Antinote account and no Antinote server. Everything it syncs is encrypted on your device before it is uploaded, and that can't be switched off. Sync itself is off until you turn it on. You can also export any note to txt, Markdown, PDF, Apple Notes, Obsidian, or Bear.

Are you collecting data?

No. Antinote stopped collecting usage activity in 1.1.7, and 2.0 removes all analytics and crash-reporting code — including Sentry — from the app entirely. No personal data is collected, and no data is (or will ever be) sold. Settings > Privacy lists everything the app can send over the network, each with its own switch.

How is this different than Notes, Obsidian, Bear, Evernote, etc.?

Most note-taking apps are designed for organization, permanence, and syncing. Antinote is designed for quick temporary thoughts and meant to work alongside your existing comprehensive note-taking system.

Does it have Raycast / Alfred integration?

Yes! Antinote integration is available in the Raycast store and as an Alfred workflow. Thank you @pan_kacper!

I found a bug / have a feature request.

Thank you! Report it on Discord, or email me at [email protected], and I'll look into it.

How can I support you further?

The best way is to be in the Discord. That's where the app actually gets made.

We need translators. Theme-makers and extension writers. Evangelists. Anyone who can introduce us to a press outlet. Come say what you're good at.

Raving about Antinote to tech blogs, influencers and Reddit helps a lot too. And if you'd like to support me directly, you can buy me a coffee. Thank you!

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