Many individuals have a tendency to utilize messaging apps for sending notes or reminders to themselves. This practice has become so common that chat apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram have incorporated features for bookmarking or note-taking. In response to this trend, developer Willem de Beijer has created a new iOS note-taking application called Qept, with a specific focus on addressing the “DM-to-yourself” phenomenon.
The developer highlighted that while popular chat apps offer a self-texting feature, Qept excels in terms of organization and editing for note-taking. The app also facilitates the creation of quick to-do lists, enabling users to efficiently plan tasks, including grocery shopping and daily chores.
Similar to typical chat apps, users can start typing and simply hit “send” to jot down a note or idea. A convenient checkmark icon is provided above the text box, making it easy to create checklists or to-do lists. While users have the option to assign a “Topic” to a note for improved organization, it’s not a mandatory step.
All notes, whether associated with a topic or not, are displayed in the home timeline. Users can edit these notes even after they’ve been sent to the timeline. De Beijer mentioned that in a future update, the app will offer the ability to hide or collapse notes within a topic. Additionally, users will have the option to easily show/hide archived notes with a single tap.
Over the next few weeks, the developer plans to roll out updates that will enhance the app’s visual appearance and navigation. These updates will also introduce features such as a filter for archived notes, the ability to set reminders for notes, and the option to use bullet points for formatting. De Beijer intends to release a Mac version of the app this year and is also considering adding features like note search, bulk editing, and support for rich links.
While the app is available for free download, users who wish to create more than three topics will need to subscribe at a cost of $7.99 per month. The developer has future plans to introduce additional pro features, including support for images and files.
In terms of functionality, Qept is similar to Stashpad, which secured $1.8 million in funding last year from notable figures in the tech industry. However, Stashpad primarily targets developers and limits free usage to 50 notes across devices. Users can unlock unlimited note synchronization and pro features by subscribing for $10 per month or $96 per year.
Qept is positioned as a preferred free option for users with basic note-taking requirements, especially those who rely heavily on checklists to manage their tasks.
