Steno is a fast, distraction-free Markdown editor designed for focused, beautiful writing.
Built natively for Apple platforms with CloudKit, Steno keeps your documents automatically synced across your devices—without ads, tracking, or external servers.
Why Steno?
• Seamless iCloud sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad
• Native performance—no bloat, no lag, just fast
• Clean typography with powerful, design-forward customization
• Sub-block-level references for linking directly to the exact passage you mean
• Deep system integration—Handoff, Spotlight, Siri, and Widgets
• Customizable PDF export for polished sharing
• No data collection, no AI. Your documents stay on your device and in iCloud
• All documents stored as plain Markdown files
Whether you're drafting essays, making lists, or capturing ideas, Steno combines speed, clarity, and privacy in a focused writing environment.
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Fixed crash triggered by rearranging blocks
Fixed issue where keyboard would never dismiss
Version 2.3.3
The developer, Mikail Kraft, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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