Notes that feel
like home.
A premium, native notes app for iPhone and Mac. Beautiful writing, effortless organization, iCloud sync on every plan — plus a built-in Prompt Vault for your AI workflow.
- iOS & macOS
- iCloud Sync — Free
- Apple Intelligence
A notes app that actually delights
Fast, fluid, and built for Apple. Thoughtful details everywhere.
Rich Text & Markdown
Write with bold, italic, headings, code blocks, and checklists. Markdown renders beautifully as you type.
iCloud Sync — Free Forever
Your notes on every device, always. We never gate sync behind a paywall. It just works.
Apple Intelligence
Smart auto-titles, suggested tags, and similar notes — all on-device, private, no API keys needed.
Beautiful Widgets
Quick Capture, Recent Notes, and more — right on your home screen and lock screen.
Share Extension & Siri
Select text anywhere, tap Share → save to Ember. Or just say 'Hey Siri, save a note.'
Prompt Vault
A dedicated space for your AI prompts. Organize by tool, one-tap copy, templates with {{variables}}.
Designed for iPhone & Mac
Built from the ground up for Apple. Fast, responsive, and feels right at home on your devices.
The Prompt Vault
Great notes apps help you write. Ember also helps you reuse what works.
The Prompt Vault is a dedicated space inside Ember for saving your best AI prompts. Organize by tool, rate effectiveness, create templates with {{variables}}, and copy with one tap.
It's one of many things that make Ember special — not the only thing.
Travel Packing List
I'm going to {{destination}} for {{duration}}. Help me pack light for the weather and activities I have planned...
Weekly Meal Planner
Plan 5 healthy dinners for a family of {{size}} who don't eat {{dietary}}. Keep it under 30 min prep...
Code Review
Review this {{language}} code for performance issues, edge cases, and suggest improvements following best practices...
Your notes deserve better — without paying more.
Bear and Day One charge for iCloud sync. We never will.
| Feature | Apple Notes | Bear | Day One | Ember |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCloud Sync | Free | Paid | Paid | Free |
| Markdown Editing | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Prompt Vault | No | No | No | Unique |
| BYOK AI Integration | No | No | No | Unique |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Recording | No | No | Yes | Pro |
| Native iOS + macOS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifetime Purchase | N/A | No | No | Yes |
| Biometric Lock | No | Paid | Paid | Pro |
Generous free. Premium when ready.
iCloud sync is free forever. We never gate the basics behind a paywall. Upgrade when our power features become essential to your workflow.
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