Notes with the power of Git.
A gorgeous Markdown editor that puts a real Git engine on your phone. Every keystroke versioned, every file entirely yours - with zero terminal commands required.
Version control with no commands required.
GitScribe is built on Git, the same technology trusted by tens of millions of developers, but presented as a calm, focused note-taking app. You get serious-grade history and ownership without the terminal.
Works offline
Write whenever and wherever - on a plane, on a hike, in the basement. GitScribe never waits on the network; it syncs when you reconnect.
Auto-saves as you type
Stop worrying about saving. GitScribe saves your changes instantly to disk and bundles them into clean Git commits when you pause or close the app.
Live preview
Flip between writing and reading with a tap. Beautiful typography, clean formatting, no clutter.
Private by design
No analytics, no tracking, no GitScribe account. Your notes live on your phone and your repo. No proprietary format, no lock-in.
Restore any version
Wrote something brilliant yesterday and rewrote it today? Tap a moment in time and bring it back. No commands, no fear.
Smart linking between notes
Type to link any other note. GitScribe keeps your files clean and portable - readable in any Markdown app, forever.
From idea to commit. In three steps.
Connect a repo, write in Markdown that auto-saves as Git commits, and rewind to any moment when you need it.
Screens below reflect the actual Android app UI built with Material 3.
Why not the other apps?
GitScribe is purpose-built for Git-backed Markdown on your phone. Many note apps optimize for quick capture or a vendor's cloud; many “Git your notes” setups assume a desktop first and treat mobile as an afterthought. GitScribe puts a real Git engine and plain files front and center on the device you actually carry.
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GitScribe is in development; competitor cells summarize typical patterns across mobile notes, cloud sync tools, and desktop-centric Git setups - not individual apps.
Free for what matters. Pro for the rest.
GitScribe's core will always be free. Pro unlocks advanced features like unlimited notebooks, branch switching, and AI commit messages—directly supporting independent, ad-free development.
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Pro ($1.99/mo or $14.99/yr)
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| Notebooks (Git repos) | 1 | Unlimited |
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| Version history & one-tap restore | Last 3 | Full |
| Conflict resolution | Basic | |
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| Custom & AI commit messages (Gemini Nano required) | ||
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Pro is available as in-app purchase via Google Play at launch.
Questions, mostly answered.
Do I need an account to use GitScribe?
Yes, and no. GitScribe itself does not require an account, but it does require a free account at any Git provider such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. That's where your notes live. That way, your notes are always portable to any device or editor you choose.
Will it really work offline?
Yes. You can write, save, and view your version history with no internet. When you reconnect, GitScribe quietly brings your repository up to date.
Do I need to know Git to use this?
No. GitScribe handles all of Git's complexity behind a clean note-taking interface - you tap "history," scroll through versions, restore one. That said, if you do know Git: your notes are real Git repos. Clone them on your laptop, edit them in your favorite IDE, push from anywhere. GitScribe plays nicely with the world you already use.
Is my data private?
Yes. GitScribe has no analytics, no telemetry, and no account requirement. Your repo lives on your device and the Git provider you choose - we never see it.
When is iOS coming?
iOS is on the roadmap. We're focusing on a great Android v1 first, then a beta for iPhone & iPad shortly after.
How is this different from desktop-first notes tools?
Powerful desktop editors are great when you live at a keyboard, but Git backup is often added via plugins that behave inconsistently on phones. GitScribe is smaller in scope and optimized for mobile first: one app whose core job is Markdown in repos you own, with history and sync designed for touch. If you already keep a vault as plain Markdown in Git, GitScribe can work with that folder layout.
Why are AI commit messages limited to certain phones?
To guarantee absolute privacy, we chose to run AI entirely on-device using Google's Gemini Nano, rather than sending your private notes to a third-party cloud server. This is available on modern Android devices like the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24 series. As more devices support on-device AI hardware, GitScribe will expand support.
A small team. A loud community.
GitScribe is built in the open. The roadmap is public, and every devlog includes a screenshot of what shipped. Help shape what a mobile Git-native editor should be.
Join the revolution.
Early-access testers get a free year of Pro, and help shape the future of GitScribe.
No spam. One email when the beta is ready, one when v1 ships. Then silence.