Nova Notes review
Affordable AI note search with Markdown and offline access for Apple devices.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Nova Notes is an AI-powered note-taking app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It combines Markdown editing with notebooks, tags, semantic search, summaries, related-note discovery, AI question answering, writing continuation, action-item extraction, and smart tag suggestions. Its offline note access and Apple-focused platform coverage make it a fit for people who want searchable personal notes across Apple devices rather than a cross-platform workspace.
The pricing structure is straightforward. The Free plan costs $0 per month and includes unlimited notes, the Markdown editor, all templates, basic search, export, and AI search. Pro costs $4.99 per month or $39.99 per year. Both Pro options include everything in Free, plus AI semantic search, summaries, automatic tags, related notes, and the ability to ask questions. The paid tier is most relevant for users who want deeper discovery and organization across an existing note library, while the free tier covers core writing and basic retrieval.
Nova Notes keeps notes stored locally on the device, while AI requests are processed through OpenAI or the app’s proxy service. That approach may suit users who prioritize local note storage, but the product’s ecosystem is limited to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Users who work primarily within Apple’s platforms and want affordable AI-assisted search, summaries, and note organization should consider Nova Notes. People who need access from non-Apple devices or a broader platform ecosystem should choose another note-taking app.
Nova Notes pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Semantic search, summaries, questions, and related-note discovery
- Free plan includes unlimited notes, Markdown, templates, export, and AI search
- Offline access with notebooks, tags, and automatic action-item extraction
- Where it doesn't
- Available only on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
- Advanced AI features require the Pro subscription
- AI requests are processed through OpenAI or the app’s proxy service
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