Last updated: November 11, 2026
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NotePlan is a note-taking and planning app for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and the web that stores notes as Markdown files beside your calendar and tasks. It syncs through Apple CloudKit or iCloud Drive, so most sync trouble starts inside iCloud rather than inside the app.
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Is NotePlan Down Right Now?
No, NotePlan is not down for everyone right now. The live reports above show the current NotePlan status, based on problems sent in by users like you. If reports stay low, the app itself is fine and the trouble sits with your device or your iCloud account.
NotePlan is a planning app for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and the web. It mixes daily notes, tasks, and calendar events in plain Markdown files. The app was built by indie developer Eduard Metzger. Because sync runs through Apple servers, many problems that look like a NotePlan outage are really iCloud problems.
Is NotePlan Down for Me or Everyone?
Open the web version and sign in with the same Apple ID. If your notes look right there, the service is up and one device is out of sync. If the web version also fails to load, check the reports above. A spike in reports means the issue is wider than your account. That is how you tell if NotePlan is down for me or for everyone. A calm result on NuGet tells users the fault likely sits with this tool alone.
Why Are My NotePlan Notes Not Syncing?
NotePlan syncs with CloudKit by default, and it can also use iCloud Drive. Every device must use the same method, or notes never meet. Check the sync setting on each device first.
Dropbox sync is no longer supported well and often stalls halfway. Move away from it if your notes still point there. Also check that each device uses the same file extension for notes. A mismatch there can hide whole folders from one device.
Why Do Notes Look Different on My iPhone and Mac?
Sometimes one device shows an old folder layout you renamed long ago. That means the change uploaded from one side but never came down on the other. Give the app time on Wi-Fi before you judge the result.
The safe fix is to re-upload everything from the device with the newest files. Back up your notes folder first. On iOS, open Settings, then Sync, then CloudKit Advanced Options, and choose Delete Cloud and Re-Upload.
What To Do When NotePlan Feels Slow on Mobile Data
CloudKit saves power on purpose, so sync slows down a lot in Low Power Mode. On cellular data, iOS may also block the app from syncing in the background. Plug the phone in, join Wi-Fi, and leave the app open for a few minutes.
If nothing moves, restart both devices and sign out of your Apple ID, then sign back in. That resets a stuck iCloud session. Only rarely is iCloud itself down.
Common NotePlan Problems and Fixes
Most NotePlan problems come from sync settings, not the app itself. These are the faults users report most, and the fix for each one.
Notes Not Syncing Between Devices
Make sure every device uses CloudKit in the sync settings. Sign in with the same Apple ID everywhere. Then leave all devices on Wi-Fi with the app open for five minutes.
Daily Note Missing or Empty
Check that the date and time zone are right on the device. A wrong time zone can file the daily note under the wrong day. Also confirm the note file extension matches on all devices.
A Note Was Overwritten by an Older Copy
Open the note on the device that held the lost text. NotePlan keeps local copies, and you can restore the content from that device. After that, let it sync fully before editing elsewhere.
Calendar Events Not Showing
Give the app permission to read your calendars in the system settings. Then check which calendars are switched on inside the app preferences. Events from hidden calendars never appear in your daily note.
Web Version Shows Fewer Notes
The web app reads from CloudKit, so it only shows what has uploaded so far. Open the desktop app on Wi-Fi and let the sync finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is NotePlan not syncing between my iPhone and Mac?
The usual cause is a sync mismatch. One device uses CloudKit and the other uses iCloud Drive, so they never share the same data. Set both to CloudKit, use the same Apple ID, and leave both apps open on Wi-Fi.
How do I force NotePlan to sync?
There is no sync button, because CloudKit syncs on its own schedule. Keep the app open, join Wi-Fi, and plug the device in.
What happens if I edit the same note on two devices offline?
Both copies upload when you are back online, and one can overwrite the other. The lost text usually survives on the device where you typed it. Restore it from there, then let that copy sync before editing again.
Why did my daily note disappear in NotePlan?
The note is rarely gone for good. A wrong time zone or a different file extension can hide it. Check the day before and after, and confirm the extension setting matches on every device.
Does NotePlan work offline?
Yes. Your notes live as local Markdown files on the device, so you can read and edit without a connection. Everything syncs later, once iCloud can be reached again.
Why is NotePlan sync so slow on my phone?
iCloud slows sync to save battery, above all in Low Power Mode. Cellular data can also pause background sync. Use Wi-Fi, charge the phone, and keep the app open.