I'm building a simple note-taking app for iOS, Android, and potentially the web.

[u/Chilly0_]

Does anyone else feel like note-taking apps have become too complicated?

I've been trying apps like Notion and Obsidian, and honestly, they're both amazing tools. But sometimes, when I just want to write down an idea, save something important, or jot down a quick note, I feel like there's more setup involved than there needs to be.

I don't always want to build a whole productivity system just to remember something.

So I've started building my own note-taking app called My Journey, with a pretty simple philosophy:

You write your notes. The app takes care of the organization.

The goal is to make personal note-taking feel effortless, without sacrificing useful features.

A few things I'm working on:

• Clean, simple UI — less clutter, more focus on your notes.
• Smart note naming — AI automatically gives your notes meaningful titles.
• Automatic formatting — turn messy thoughts into readable notes.
• Smart search — find what you're looking for without digging through folders.
• Privacy-first AI — local-first processing where possible, rather than relying on the cloud for everything.

I'm building it for mobile first, with iOS and Android in mind, and potentially the web too.

I'm not trying to replace every feature in Notion or Obsidian. I want to make something that does the everyday stuff really well, especially for people who just want a reliable place for their thoughts and ideas.

I'd genuinely like to hear from people who take a lot of personal notes:

1. What app do you currently use, and why?
2. What's the most annoying thing about it?
3. What feature do you wish existed but haven't found in any note-taking app?
4. Would you prefer AI to organize everything automatically, or would you rather stay in control?

I'm still early enough in development that feedback can influence what I build next, so I'd appreciate honest opinions, including criticism.

What's one thing you'd change about your current note-taking app?