Ember Notes

Plans and prices

Every plan, in full

On the record

Analytics

The app uses optional anonymous TelemetryDeck analytics and says it collects no note content or advertising data.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Apple Intelligence

Smart auto-titles, suggested tags, and similar-note features run on-device, with no API keys needed.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Biometric lock

Ember Notes Pro includes app-level and per-note Face ID or Touch ID locking, with biometric data handled by Apple's Secure Enclave.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Data storage

Notes are stored locally and synced through the user's iCloud account using Apple CloudKit; the maker says notes do not touch its servers.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Free limits

The Free plan allows up to five saved prompts, five folders, three images per note, and three minutes of audio recording.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Import

Apple Notes can be imported by exporting a note as Markdown and importing that file into Ember.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Integrations

Optional bring-your-own-key integrations include ChatGPT and Claude, and selected note content is sent to the provider when those features are used.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Platform availability

The app is available for iPhone and iPad running iOS or iPadOS 26 or later; a native Mac app is in TestFlight beta.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Prompt Vault

Users can save reusable prompts and fill template variables with a live preview before copying.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Purpose

Ember Notes is a native Markdown notes app for private writing on iPhone and iPad.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Security

The privacy policy says iCloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple, and Ember does not have the ability to read synced data.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Support contact

The privacy policy lists [email protected] for questions about the policy or data handling.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Sync

iCloud sync is included in every plan and uses the user's own iCloud account.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

Writing features

The editor supports Markdown, checklists, tables, diagrams, and editable math formulas.embernotes.app · read 12 Oct 2026

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