Reflect
Note-Taking Tool.
At a glance
Price not confirmed · Source review 2026-11-02- Price & billing
No tier amount was verified on the official homepage reviewed on 2026-11-02; the page says the app is free on Mac with a paid subscription on iPhone and iPad, but states no subscription amount. Recheck official pricing before purchase.
- Free allowance
No tier amount was verified on the official homepage reviewed on 2026-11-02; the page says the app is free on Mac with a paid subscription on iPhone and iPad, but states no subscription amount.
- Best suited to
Note-takers wanting local, linked notes
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What to know before choosing
Good fit
Note-takers wanting local, linked notes
Limits and trade-offs
The reviewed homepage states the Mac app is free and iOS is a paid subscription, but gives no subscription amount; no amount was adopted.
Plans and free allowances
No tier amount was verified on the official homepage reviewed on 2026-11-02; the page says the app is free on Mac with a paid subscription on iPhone and iPad, but states no subscription amount. Recheck official pricing before purchase.
Evidence
Official homepage ↗ (reviewed 2026-11-02)
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Dates: Last reviewed 2026-11-02. Last reviewed is the latest source or editorial review date; it is not a content-change date.
A closer look at Reflect
Reflect is an open-source note-taking app with daily notes, backlinks, and local Markdown files: it offers networked notes, instant capture of web clips and audio memos, frictionless search, and optional AI notes with your own API key, on Mac and iPhone and iPad.
Editorial guidance based on published documentation. The workflow below is a suggested starting point, not a measured product result.
When to choose Reflect
- Note-takers wanting local Markdown files and backlinks
- Mac users wanting a free open-source notes app
When to choose something else
- Users wanting cloud-only notes, which this local-first app does not emphasize
- Users who need optional AI notes without supplying their own API key
A practical starting workflow
- Download Reflect for Mac or get the iPhone and iPad app
- Start with today's daily note and link ideas with backlinks
- Capture web clips and audio memos and search everything instantly
Check before committing
- Vendor claims on the official page are not guarantees; actual results, quality and availability must be tested in the product.
- Prices and features may change after this review; recheck the official site before purchase or signup.
Common questions
What is Reflect?
It is an open-source note-taking app with daily notes, backlinks, and local Markdown files.
Is it free?
The homepage says it is free on Mac, with a paid subscription on iPhone and iPad.
Where are my notes kept?
The homepage says notes live in local files in a folder you choose, with sync via iCloud Drive or Git.
Does it have AI?
Yes, optionally: notes with an AI assistant, using your own API key, with requests going directly to your provider.
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Sources and checks
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