PinLog Text Notes
Save text and links as pins from the share sheet or clipboard, then resurface them from a widget.
Overview
PinLog Text Notes is a simple place on your iPhone to save text and links you do not want to lose. Type a note, dictate it with voice input, paste from the clipboard, import a file, or send content from another app through the share sheet. PinLog keeps each item clean and ready, then helps you return to it later from the app or a Home Screen widget.
PinLog is intentionally small: no feeds, no folders to manage, and no complicated note system. Instead of turning into a full notes app, it focuses on one job — capturing something now so you can act on it later. Saved URL pins open directly in your browser, and links inside notes are tappable from the detail view.
Everything is stored locally on your device. There is no account to create, and the app, widget, and share extension share the same local storage so a pin saved from anywhere shows up everywhere.
Who It Is For
- People who collect short notes, prompts, links, and reminders throughout the day
- Readers who save articles and URLs to come back to later
- Makers and writers capturing product ideas and launch notes before they slip away
- Anyone who wants quick capture from the iOS share sheet without a heavyweight notes app
- Users who like being reminded of saved items via a Home Screen widget
Main Features
- Save text and links quickly as pins
- Dictate notes with voice input
- Paste directly from the clipboard
- Import text, Markdown, and JSON files
- Save from other apps with the share extension
- Open URL pins in the browser and tap links inside notes
- Home Screen widget that resurfaces saved items
How to Use
- Open PinLog and add a note by typing, dictating, or pasting from the clipboard
- In other apps, use the share sheet and choose PinLog to save text or a link as a pin
- Review your pins in the main list and open one for the full detail view
- Tap a URL pin to open it in your browser, or tap links inside a note
- Add the widget to your Home Screen so saved items resurface on their own
- Copy, edit, share, or delete pins once you have acted on them
Pricing
PinLog Text Notes is free to download and use on the App Store. Core features — saving pins, the share extension, and the widget — are all available for free. App Store pricing and availability can change, so check the store listing for the latest details.
Privacy
PinLog does not require an account. Saved pins are stored locally on your device, and the app uses no analytics, ads, or tracking. Microphone and speech recognition are used only when you start voice input, and clipboard text is read only when you tap the clipboard import action.
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FAQ
Is PinLog Text Notes free?
Yes. PinLog is free to download and its core features — pins, the share extension, and the widget — are free to use. Check the App Store listing for current pricing details.
Where are my notes stored? Do I need an account?
No account is needed. All pins are stored locally on your device, and the app uses no analytics, ads, or tracking.
Can I save links from Safari or other apps?
Yes. PinLog includes a share extension, so you can send text or links from other apps through the iOS share sheet and they are saved as pins.
Does PinLog have a widget?
Yes. A Home Screen widget resurfaces your saved pins so you remember to act on them without opening the app.
Can I import existing files?
Yes. PinLog can import text, Markdown, and JSON files as pins.
Is PinLog a full notes app with folders and sync?
No, and that is by design. PinLog is a small capture tool — no feeds, no folders, no cloud sync. It is built for saving something quickly and coming back to it later.
Does PinLog read my clipboard automatically?
No. Clipboard text is read only when you explicitly tap the clipboard import action.