What it does
Tot is a minimal text scratchpad for short notes, ideas, and snippets. Its official site describes seven color-coded notes, Markdown support, iCloud sync, Shortcuts, and apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The site says Tot is free on Mac, iPhone, and iPad and offers paid premium features, but it does not list their exact price on the product page.
Tot keeps its note-taking model deliberately small: seven color-coded notes rather than an unlimited hierarchy of notebooks. The official page presents it as a scratchpad for brief text, with Markdown support, iCloud sync, and Shortcuts for capturing or using notes across Apple devices. This design favors quickly available snippets over long-form knowledge management or complex project documentation.
The product page says Tot is free on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with premium features available as paid upgrades; it links to Mac and iOS listings but does not show a price for those upgrades. Apple Watch support is also described on the product page. I reviewed the official product site; I did not install the app or open the App Store listings to confirm current in-app pricing.
Strengths
- Seven color-coded notes provide a restrained scratchpad for short text and snippets.
- Markdown, Shortcuts, and iCloud sync connect note capture across Apple devices.
Watch out for
- The seven-note design is intentionally limited and is not suited to a large notebook archive.
Best for
- Apple users who want a small, always-available scratchpad for short notes.
- People who need lightweight text capture with Markdown and Shortcuts rather than a complex knowledge base.
Sources
- Tot - Your tiny text companion (Oct 25, 2026)