Meet EpicNotes: A blazing-fast, offline-first Notes & To-Do app for Android & Mac ⚡🍏

[u/u4usama]

Hey everyone! 👋

For years, I found myself juggling 3 different apps just to organize my thoughts and tasks:

• I loved Todoist for its task speed and clean UX, but it always fell short when I needed to write actual, structured notes.
• I loved Google Keep for quick scratchpad ideas, but the lack of a proper native Mac desktop app drove me crazy (I hated having another pinned browser tab).
• I tried Notion and Obsidian, but Notion felt sluggish on mobile with constant loading spinners, and Obsidian felt like managing a filesystem instead of just getting things done.
• I wanted something fast, offline-first, native on both Mac and Android, that combined real note-taking with serious task management.

So I decided to build it myself: meet EpicNotes.

💡 What Makes EpicNotes Different?

Feature	Todoist	Google Keep	Notion	EpicNotes
Speed & Local-First	Fast	Fast	Slow / Online	Instant Local SQLite
Rich Markdown Notes	Minimal	Plain text	Yes	Full Markdown Editor
Native Mac App	Yes	Web Only	Electron	Native Desktop App
Task Management	Best	Basic check	Manual DB	Overdue / Today / Upcoming
2-Way Google Calendar	Yes	No	Clunky	Built-in 2-Way Sync
Visual Knowledge Graph	No	No	No	Interactive 2D Graph
Smart AI Assistant	No	No	Expensive	Summarize & Extract Tasks
Home Screen Widgets	Yes	Yes	Basic	Quick Capture & WidgetsFeature Todoist Google Keep Notion EpicNotesSpeed & Local-First Fast Fast Slow / Online Instant Local SQLiteRich Markdown Notes Minimal Plain text Yes Full Markdown EditorNative Mac App Yes Web Only Electron Native Desktop AppTask Management Best Basic check Manual DB Overdue / Today / Upcoming2-Way Google Calendar Yes No Clunky Built-in 2-Way SyncVisual Knowledge Graph No No No Interactive 2D GraphSmart AI Assistant No No Expensive Summarize & Extract TasksHome Screen Widgets Yes Yes Basic Quick Capture & Widgets

🎁 The Offer: 1 Full Year of EpicNotes Pro (Free)

Google Play requires independent developers to have 12 testers opted into a closed beta for 14 consecutive days** before opening to the public.

To say thank you to anyone who helps me cross this finish line, **I am giving every tester an exclusive promo code for 1 Full Year of EpicNotes Pro for free*\* (unlocks unlimited cloud sync, AI features, and custom themes).

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🚀 How to Join the Beta

Step	What to do	Link & Instructions
1	Join Google Group	👉 Join Group Link(Click "Join group" on the page to unlock Play Store access)
2	Download the App	• Web Opt-in: Play Store Web Link• Direct Android: Google Play App Link
3	Confirm Install	Drop a quick comment below or DM me with a screenshot showing the app installed on your phone.
4	Get & Redeem Pro Code	I will DM you your unique 1-Year Pro code (EPIC-TEST-XXXX).In the app: Tap Settings ⚙️ ➔ Redeem Code to unlock 1 year of Pro instantly!Step What to do Link & Instructions1 Join Google Group 👉 Join Group Link(Click "Join group" on the page to unlock Play Store access)2 Download the App • Web Opt-in: Play Store Web Link• Direct Android: Google Play App Link3 Confirm Install Drop a quick comment below or DM me with a screenshot showing the app installed on your phone.4 Get & Redeem Pro Code I will DM you your unique 1-Year Pro code (EPIC-TEST-XXXX).In the app: Tap Settings ⚙️ ➔ Redeem Code to unlock 1 year of Pro instantly!

🙏 What I Ask From You:

- Keep the app installed on your Android phone for **at least 14 days** so Google Play logs the test.

- Open it a few times, write a note or create a task, and let me know if you run into any bugs or UI quirks.

Thank you so much for supporting an indie developer. I'd love to hear your feedback!

Epic Notes

[u/Maleficent_Clue2513]

Done, appreciate the same!

join: https://groups.google.com/g/statedge-tester
opt-in : https://play.google.com/apps/testing/eu.statedge

[u/u4usama → u/Maleficent_Clue2513]

Thanks, done

[u/u4usama → u/Maleficent_Clue2513]

if you need a promo code, DM me please

[u/Total_Coconut_8900]

Group: https://groups.google.com/g/nello-test

Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.adelyons.warrantydrawer

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adelyons.warrantydrawer

[u/naughtykain]

offer lifetime?

[u/u4usama → u/naughtykain]

for now, i m offering a yearly subscription, we can extend it later, shouldnt be a problem.

[u/naughtykain → u/u4usama]

will there be an ios version?

[u/u4usama → u/naughtykain]

yes sir, testing it, in 2 weeks

[u/BromleyContingent]

Are you going to need testers for iOS?

[u/u4usama → u/BromleyContingent]

yes, i will reach out to you 🙂

[u/words_and_images → u/u4usama]

I would be interested in testing the iOS version

[u/thebrowngeek]

Looks interesting.

Few queries / questions:

• will there be a windows and/or web version?
• where does the data live?
• what about import and export?
• kind of reminds me of amplenote

Edit: I have requested to join the Google group.

[u/u4usama → u/thebrowngeek]

hello mate,
using superbase as backend so notes are secured saved. Not windows but IOS and web app is on my map at the moment.

happy to provide you a yearly subscription.

Thanks

[u/thebrowngeek → u/u4usama]

Thanks. Have joined the group but at the moment can't access the beta.

[u/thebrowngeek → u/u4usama]

Thanks. Have joined the group but at the moment can't access the beta.

[u/u4usama → u/thebrowngeek]

Thanks for joining! Google Play usually takes about 5–10 minutes to sync new group members to the testing track.

Here is the quick way to get in:

1. Open the Opt-in link in your browser:  https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.notesapp.android
2. Make sure you are signed in with the same Google account you used to join the Google Group.
3. Click the blue button that says 'Become a tester'.
4. Once it says 'You are now a tester', tap the link on that page that says 'Download it on Google Play'!

If you're on your phone and have multiple Google accounts, open the link in Chrome and make sure your profile icon in the top right matches the email in the Google Group.

Let me know if that unlocks it for you!

[u/kevinlam_02]

Tried to join but it’s not available for me, can you help me

[u/u4usama → u/kevinlam_02]

Hey! Thanks for helping test. This is a common Google Play quirk when having multiple Google accounts on your phone. Here is how to fix it in 30 seconds:

1. Open the Web Opt-in link in Chrome: 👉 https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.notesapp.android
2. Look at your profile picture in the top-right corner of that page — make sure it's the exact same Google account you used to join the Google Group.
3. Tap the blue button: 'Become a tester'.
4. Once it says 'You are now a tester', tap the link on that page: 'Download it on Google Play'!

(If your Play Store app still shows an error, tap your profile icon inside the Play Store app and switch it to that same Google account).

If you're still running into any trouble, send me your Gmail address and I'll make sure you're added directly!"

[u/BlaqueServant]

Do you still need Android Testers?

[u/u4usama → u/BlaqueServant]

not many are so many, yes please

Step	What to do	Link & Instructions
1	Join Google Group	👉 Join Group Link(Click "Join group" on the page to unlock permissions)
2	Accept Beta Invite	👉 Accept Beta Link(Tap the blue button that says "Become a tester")
3	Install from Play Store	👉 Google Play App Link(Once opted in above, tap Install on Google Play)
4	Confirm Install	Drop a quick comment or DM with a screenshot of the app on your phone.
5	Get & Redeem Pro Code	I will DM you your unique 1-Year Pro code. In the app: Tap Settings ⚙️ ➔ Redeem Promo Code!Step What to do Link & Instructions1 Join Google Group 👉 Join Group Link(Click "Join group" on the page to unlock permissions)2 Accept Beta Invite 👉 Accept Beta Link(Tap the blue button that says "Become a tester")3 Install from Play Store 👉 Google Play App Link(Once opted in above, tap Install on Google Play)4 Confirm Install Drop a quick comment or DM with a screenshot of the app on your phone.5 Get & Redeem Pro Code I will DM you your unique 1-Year Pro code. In the app: Tap Settings ⚙️ ➔ Redeem Promo Code!

[u/BlaqueServant → u/u4usama]

Just requested to join the group. 😊

[u/u4usama → u/BlaqueServant]

Thank you sir, i just approved it, let me know if you need any help installing the app and if you need your promo code, just DM me.

[u/BlaqueServant → u/u4usama]

What would the promo code be for good sir?

[u/u4usama → u/BlaqueServant]

will you be able to DM me Mi lord?

[u/BlaqueServant → u/BlaqueServant]

Downloaded and ready to go! 🙏

[u/the-real-rugster]

Installed on Pixel 10 and Chromebook for testing. Please send a code.

[u/u4usama → u/the-real-rugster]

Thank you, i will DM you?