Arkive is a native iPhone notes app for collecting ideas, reminders, images and references in a simple personal library. It is aimed at individual capture and retrieval rather than a shared team workspace.
What it does Write notes, attach images and search saved thoughts. The site illustrates uses such as inspiration, recipes and groceries, with offline operation and no arbitrary note-count limits. Its minimalist approach emphasizes quick capture and revisiting useful material.
The current privacy policy says notes, images and settings stay on-device. This does not mean there is no online account data: Sign in with Apple is used for accounts, and account information plus optional profile photos are hosted separately by Supabase in the US. Arkive says the current build has no ads, analytics, trackers or crash-reporting SDKs. There is not yet a self-serve export; the policy directs users to contact the developer for a data copy.
Pricing — checked 21 October 2026 No price, currency, billing interval or paid-plan tiers were found in the official pages reviewed. Early access uses a signup form for a TestFlight invitation, not a verified public App Store release. Early access should not be interpreted as a confirmed permanent free plan or future launch price. No arbitrary note limits are advertised, but a storage allowance is not specified.
Their story The official privacy policy identifies Armond Schneider as the maker. The website presents Arkive as a growing product and invites early testers to help shape it. Its privacy policy was updated on 12 October 2026. A founding date, funding and broader company history were not verified in the official sources reviewed.
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