base note 4+

Ideas without the overwhelm

Alistair Dark

    • 5.0 • 1 Rating
    • $4.99

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Description

A simple but fun text-editor for notes and journals. Beat overwhelm and paralysis.

Drowning in complex features and information overload? Base Note is the radically simple writing app designed as a sanctuary for your thoughts. Cut through the noise, regain focus, and capture ideas effortlessly in a clean, grounding space—without the distracting bells and whistles. Ideal for busy minds, learners facing complexity, and anyone seeking a calmer, more focused way to think and record.

Why You'll Love Base Note:

Combat Overwhelm & Find Focus
Provides a deliberately simple, grounding digital space for users easily overwhelmed by information or complexity, helping them cut through noise, regain focus, and feel in control of their thoughts.

Effortless Idea Capture & Essentialization
Enables low-friction capture of raw thoughts, insights, and learnings using a minimalist plain-text interface with flexible tags, removing the complexity and "analysis paralysis" associated with more powerful tools.

Accessible Cognitive Support
Offers a low-cognitive-load, uncluttered environment potentially beneficial for neurodivergent individuals (such as those with ADHD or Autism) seeking assistance with focus, organization, and managing sensory or information processing challenges.

Flexible Organization - Simple tagging lets you connect and find notes easily your way.

Perfect For:
- Individuals easily overwhelmed by complexity.
- Neurodivergent minds seeking supportive tools (helpful for managing ADHD, Autism, Anxiety traits).
- Minimalists who value simplicity and function.
- Students and learners essentializing complex topics.
- Anyone needing a quick capture tool for journaling, ideas, or brain dumps.

What’s New

Version 1.56

1.56
- allow for loading folders with non text files (will only load text files)
- optimised loading process so won't hang so long when loading a larger folder

Ratings and Reviews

5.0 out of 5
1 Rating

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App Privacy

The developer, Alistair Dark, 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.

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Supports

  • Family Sharing

    Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.