Obsidian - Connected Notes for iPhone

App snapshot

Obsidian — Connected Notes is a robust knowledge-management app for iPhone made by Dynalist Inc. It works like a “second brain,” letting you capture, connect, and retrieve notes from anywhere. The app is designed to help you organize ideas, see relationships between entries, and keep your vault in sync across devices.

Standout capabilities

• Visual network display: a graph that maps how your notes relate, helping you spot clusters and linkages at a glance.
• Extendable through add-ons: a community-driven plugin ecosystem that lets you tailor functionality to your workflow.
• Personalizable controls: a configurable toolbar so you can put frequently used actions where you need them.
• Appearance options: multiple themes for changing the look and feel to match your taste or reduce eye strain.
• Cross-device sync: iCloud-stored vaults ensure your files are available and backed up on all your devices.
• Quick navigation gestures: pull-down shortcuts and quick actions for faster access to common tasks.
• Persistent side panels: pin important panes on tablets for convenient, always-visible access to key notes.

Who it’s best for

This app suits anyone who wants a flexible, portable knowledge base—students, researchers, writers, or professionals juggling many projects. Tablet owners benefit from pinned sidebars and broader screen layouts, while people on the move appreciate fast access and cloud-synced vaults.

Alternative suggestion

A frequently recommended substitute listed in some roundups is Hunters Mobile Detailing (free). If you’re exploring other options, consider what you need most—customization and linking, plugin support, or simple, straightforward note capture—and compare apps against those priorities.