Local Memo

App data

No account is required. Notes, folders, photos, attachments and recordings are stored on your device. The app has no advertising or analytics SDKs and does not send your content to the developer’s servers. It has no app-managed cloud sync.

Notes and folders

Open the editor with the new-note button and save with the checkmark. Create folders from the “…” menu. Folders can be nested up to 15 levels. Use search to find your content. Since version 1.3, you can add checklist items within a note.

Locks and colors

Long-press a folder to edit its name, color and lock. A device passcode is required for locking; there is no separate app password. In Settings, choose a background color and black or white text. Reset the colors if your choices are hard to read.

Photos, recordings and widgets

Add photos from the folder menu and files or voice recordings from the note editor. Deleting an imported photo’s copy in the app does not delete the original in your photo library. Open the app once before using the widget. Locked folder contents do not appear in widgets. The small widget creates a new note. Medium and large widgets show the contents of a note you choose. In version 1.3, medium and large widgets let you check or uncheck items in the selected note directly.

Moving devices and languages

The app has no built-in iCloud sync. Check your device backup before moving to a new device; what can be restored depends on that backup. The app follows your iOS or iPadOS language settings. Use the selector at the top of this page to choose from 20 languages.

Before you start

Does Local Memo sync across devices?

The app has no built-in cloud sync. Depending on your device and backup settings, app data may be included in an iCloud or computer backup. OS backup is separate from app sync. Check your backup before changing devices.

What happens if I delete the app?

Deleting the app also deletes its local notes and attachments. Check your device backup settings for important content. The developer cannot restore your notes.

What is required to lock a folder?

Your device must have a passcode set. Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode can protect selected folders. Locked folder contents stay out of widgets.

Contact

Email your device model, OS and app versions, and the steps that cause the problem. No confidential content is needed. A reply may take some time.