Notes with the power of Git.
A note-taking app for your phone with version control built in. Every keystroke saved. Every change versioned. Every file in a repo you own - without ever touching a command line.
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 captures every keystroke and quietly creates a new version so you don't lose your work.
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. Every screen below is what you'll actually use on Android.
Screens below reflect the actual app UI built with Material 3 and Jetpack Compose-style widgets.
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.
For those who want real ownership.
GitScribe isn't trying to replace simple scratchpad apps - those are great if all you need is a quick reminder. This is for people who write a lot, hate losing things, and want their notes in a real Git repo they control - not an opaque cloud vault.
"Third-party Git sync on my phone keeps failing when the notebook gets large. I wish something treated Git as the main feature-not a fragile add-on."
"The niche Git note app I used hasn't shipped in ages. I'm tempted to switch to something mainstream, but I still want real repos-not another silo."
"I'm running git in Termux with cron. It works for now, but I'd pay for an actual app that does this without the duct tape."
Quotes are paraphrased composites of real public discussions, included to illustrate the problem space - not attributed to specific individuals. Real testimonials will replace this section once GitScribe has shipping users.
Free for what matters. Pro for the rest.
GitScribe's core will always be free. Pro pays for the things that take ongoing work - sync infrastructure, encrypted backup, and the developer's coffee.
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| Notebooks (Git repos) | 1 | Unlimited |
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| Version history & one-tap restore | Last 3 | Full |
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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 catches your backup up.
Do I need to know Git to use this?
No commands, no terminals. 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 in VS Code, 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. Git itself is your backup; nothing about your notes ever passes through our servers.
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. Sign up for the waitlist and pick "iOS" - we'll email you when it's ready.
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 Android 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.
Is the code public?
GitScribe is being built in public. The Git engine, Markdown layer, and core editor will be source-available so anyone can audit how your data is handled. Final licensing details land before v1 - sign up for the waitlist to get the announcement.
How does the freemium model work?
The Free tier covers everything most people need to write and back up their notes - editing, preview, auto-save, automatic backup, fonts, themes, and the last 5 versions of every file. Pro unlocks the deeper features (full version history, unlimited repos, custom commit messages, advanced merge strategies, tags & linked notes, full-text search, focus mode, export) for $1.99/mo or $14.99/yr. No ads, ever.
A small team. A loud community.
GitScribe is built in the open. The roadmap is public, and every weekly devlog includes a screenshot of what shipped. Help shape what an honest, mobile Git-native editor should be.
Join the first hundred.
Early-access testers get a free year of Pro, a custom welcome theme, and a direct line to the developer.
No spam. One email when the beta is ready, one when v1 ships. Then silence.