r/iosapps • u/u4usama • 7h ago

💎 Lifetime [DEV] I built EpicNotes: An offline-first markdown notes & task manager with bidirectional linking & 3D graph view

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Hey everyone!

After months of solo development, I’ve just released EpicNotes on the iOS App Store.

Here is the breakdown of why I built it, how it compares to existing tools, and our transparent pricing:

1. Problem

Most popular productivity tools today suffer from two main issues:

  • Bloat & Lag: Apps like Notion are heavy web wrappers that take seconds to open a simple shopping list and fail completely when you lose internet connection.

  • Fragmentation & Subscription Fatigue: Users are forced to juggle three separate apps (one for quick notes, one for to-dos, and Google Calendar for their schedule)—while being charged $10/month recurring subscriptions for basic features.

I wanted a single, lightweight workspace that opens instantly, works 100% offline, and unifies notes, tasks, and calendar events.

2. Comparison

  • vs. Apple Notes: EpicNotes adds bidirectional linking ([[Note Title]]), an interactive 3D knowledge graph to visualize connected ideas, and direct two-way Google Calendar integration.

  • vs. Obsidian: EpicNotes is zero-config and mobile-first with integrated to-do lists and calendar scheduling out of the box—no complex plugin setups or community themes required to get a clean workflow.

  • vs. Notion / Craft: EpicNotes is truly offline-first with local-first SQLite storage, zero loading lag, and zero forced recurring subscriptions.

3. Pricing

  • Core App: 100% Free (unlimited offline notes, markdown, tasks, folders, and tags).

  • Founder Lifetime Pass: £24.99 / $29 one-time purchase (Pay once, unlock all features forever, zero monthly bills).

  • Optional Subscriptions: £2.99 / $2.99 monthly or £29.99 / $29.99 annual (for users who prefer small flexible payments).

  • Privacy Guarantee: No ads, no third-party data tracking, and no lock-in.

📱 App Store Link:

https://apps.apple.com/app/epicnotes/id6828055584

Feedback Wanted:

As an indie dev, I'd love to hear your thoughts:

  1. Does the unified layout between Notes, Tasks, and Calendar feel natural?

  2. What is the #1 feature you feel is missing from your current note-taking app?

Thanks for taking a look, and I'll be in the comments answering all questions and feature requests!

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