ZettelkastenNote
ZettelkastenNote
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
A local-first note app optimized for the Zettelkasten method. Connect your knowledge with tags, Zettel links, and backlinks. Now syncs across all your devices via iCloud.
Turn your knowledge into a growing asset.
ZettelkastenNote is a card-based knowledge management app
inspired by the Zettelkasten method — a system where you
capture ideas as small cards and connect them to build
a growing web of knowledge.
# Organize Your Thinking
- Capture ideas as atomic cards (Zettels) with notes
- Group related ideas together
- Turn scattered thoughts into structured insights
# Intuitive & Simple
- Drag & drop to reorder freely
- Swipe for quick access
- Clean, distraction-free interface
# Privacy First
- Local-first design
- Your data stays on your device and (optionally) in your private iCloud
- No tracking, no ads, no third-party data sharing
# Sync Across Devices (Optional)
- iCloud sync across all your Apple devices
- Toggle sync on/off anytime in Settings
- Works fully offline when sync is off
# Perfect For
- Capturing fleeting ideas before they disappear
- Organizing what you learn from books and articles
- Building a personal knowledge base over time
- Collecting problem-solving insights
Download free and start building your knowledge system today.
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iCloud sync across multiple devices
• Auto-sync Zettels, Notes, tags, and links across your iPhone and iPad with your Apple ID
• Images embedded in Notes are also synced
• Toggle sync on/off and trigger manual sync from Settings
• Reset iCloud data and re-sync from scratch when needed
• Existing data is uploaded automatically the first time you turn sync on
The developer, Shoetsu Kawasato, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
- Seller
- Shoetsu Kawasato
- Size
- 43.9 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Shoet Inc.