Write instantly like a simple note app and organize by category. Notilus removes distractions so you can focus on ideas and capture every moment of inspiration.
I've always been a frequent user of Apple Notes.
I’ve loved its simplicity — no unnecessary features, just pure focus on writing.
But sometimes, creating folders felt a bit tedious,
and I wished I could see all my notes at a glance in a more organized way.
That’s where the idea came from.
I decided to build a simple note app that combines minimal writing with clear, visual categories.
While developing this app, my top priorities were simplicity and clarity.
I wanted users to jot down their thoughts instantly,
so I designed a bright red signature button for quick access,
and spent a lot of time refining the flow for organizing and viewing notes by category.
The overall writing experience was deeply inspired by
the clean and intuitive structure of Apple Notes.
It’s a small project, but one made with genuine care —
I hope it helps people capture their own moments of inspiration.
This looks super clean, @octave_connect ! I love the minimal design approach. Quick question does Notilus support syncing across devices or cloud backup yet, or is it currently focused on local note-taking only?
About Notilus on Product Hunt
“A super simple note app inspired by Apple Notes”
Notilus launched on Product Hunt on October 24th, 2025 and earned 137 upvotes and 7 comments, placing #8 on the daily leaderboard. Write instantly like a simple note app and organize by category. Notilus removes distractions so you can focus on ideas and capture every moment of inspiration.
Notilus was featured in Writing (59.2k followers) and Notes (8.3k followers) on Product Hunt. Together, these topics include over 14.4k products, making this a competitive space to launch in.
Who hunted Notilus?
Notilus was hunted by octave. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
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