Ply is a lightweight personal journal built for the way thoughts actually arrive — fragmented, fleeting, or fully formed.
Whether it's a passing observation, a burst of inspiration, or a photo-and-text entry, Ply gives every kind of moment a comfortable, natural home. Every feature exists to make the act of recording simpler and more honest.
Capture anything, instantly. No barriers.
【Opens straight to a blank canvas — no splash screens, no setup】
- Unlimited entries and collections, with a clean interface that keeps the focus on your words
- Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen shortcuts, and Control Center actions let you capture thoughts the moment they surface (Pro)
【Layouts that adapt to your content】
- Short thoughts stay light and compact
- Long-form writing flows in a dedicated card with comfortable reading spacing
- Photo entries collapse into an image card with horizontal scrolling — like a mini gallery
- Expanded entries let text and images flow together freely, so context is always clear
【Schedule View】(Pro)
- Set a schedule on any note — manage everything in one calendar view
- Place a calendar widget on your home screen (two weeks / this month / last month / next month)
【Thread — let every idea keep going】
- Attach a private timeline of follow-up notes to any entry
- Reactions, check-ins, updates — layer them beneath the original thought without cluttering the main view
【Templates】
- Save your go-to note structures as reusable templates
- Pick one and start writing — no more staring at a blank page
【Everyday tools, always within reach】
- To-do checklists for quick task capture
- Starred entries for one-tap access to what matters
- Scheduled reminders so nothing slips by
【Share into Ply from anywhere】
- Pull in content from Safari, social apps, or anywhere else with a single tap
- Add your own notes alongside shared content for fuller context
- Send directly to a specific collection — no manual sorting required
【Capture first, organize later】
- Swipe left on any entry to edit or assign it to a collection
- Set a default collection on the input bar and let Ply file entries automatically as you write
【Interactions designed for one thumb】
- Every control is reachable without stretching or shifting your grip
- Swipe left or right to move between entries, keeping reading and writing in the same flow
- Browse, continue, and navigate in one unbroken motion — so the thread of an idea never snaps
【Deep personalization】(Pro)
- Customize backgrounds, card colors, font sizes, spacing, and control styles — everything
- Each collection can have its own visual identity, making entries easy to distinguish at a glance
【Sync and backup】
- Export to Markdown or plain text anytime
- iCloud sync keeps your notes consistent across all your devices (Pro)
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
out of 5
1 Ratings
- Fixed some known issues
Version 1.6.1
The developer, 嘉文 黎, 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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Information
Seller
嘉文 黎
Size
46.6 MB
Category
Productivity
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 3 more
English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
