# Joplin

> Note taking and to-do app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1315599797](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1315599797)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1315599797`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Laurent Cozic
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (477 ratings)
- **Version:** 13.7.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2017-11-21
- **Size:** 73 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/joplin/id1315599797)
- **Website:** [https://joplinapp.org](https://joplinapp.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://joplinapp.org/privacy/](https://joplinapp.org/privacy/)

## Description

Joplin is a privacy-first, open-source note-taking and to-do extension designed to help you capture ideas without trackers or ads. It features end-to-end encryption and offline access so you can focus on your thoughts and tasks with confidence.

Capture multimedia notes, organize with notebooks and tags, create to-dos with reminders, and search across content using OCR. Sync across devices via Joplin Cloud, Dropbox, or OneDrive, and extend your workflow with plugins and a Markdown editor.

## Rankings

- #78,246 — Overall

## Review summary

Joplin is loved for local-first storage, self-hosting, cross-device syncing with end-to-end encryption, strong Markdown support, and open-source flexibility. It excels for privacy-minded users who want control and plugin extensibility. However, several reviews highlight recurring syncing issues and conflicts across devices, iOS-specific limitations (no iOS web clipper, banner UI, copy/paste quirks), a dated UI with occasional crashes, and limited cloud-service support (no iCloud sync; OneDrive/2FA caveats). A powerful, privacy-conscious note app with caveats around reliability and iOS usability.

### Pros

- Self-hosting/local-first storage (NAS) with privacy and control.
- Cross-platform syncing across devices with end-to-end encryption.
- Strong Markdown support and extensibility via plugins.
- Open-source and privacy-focused design offering user control and transparency.

### Cons

- Frequent syncing issues and conflicts across devices, sometimes leading to data loss.
- iOS-specific limitations and bugs, including no iOS web clipper, copy/paste quirks, and UI banners.
- Dated UI and stability problems, including crashes and keyboard glitches.
- Cloud-service integration limitations (no iCloud sync; OneDrive 2FA caveat; Dropbox not compatible on iOS).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1315599797)