What it does
HelloNotes presents a Markdown knowledge base that keeps notes on the user’s Apple devices. The official site says it collects no data, has no account or analytics, and operates no server that receives notes; the App Store edition can optionally use Apple Private Cloud Compute for its AI feature. The vendor offers App Store downloads and a signed, notarized Mac download.
HelloNotes is designed for a user who wants a personal knowledge base without setting up a hosted workspace. Its privacy model is unusually explicit: the site says there is no account, tracking, or server receiving notes, while explaining the limited Apple-cloud exception for the App Store AI option. The site describes the app as free on the App Store, and its manual and download links give a route to evaluate it on Apple devices.
Strengths
- The vendor says notes remain local and that the product has no account, analytics, or tracking.
- The site offers iPhone, iPad, and Mac App Store access plus a direct Mac download.
Watch out for
- The verified product scope is Apple platforms.
- The AI cloud-processing exception applies if the App Store Cloud option is selected.
Best for
- Apple users seeking a free Markdown knowledge base with a local-first privacy model