TaskNote

Install TaskNote Everywhere

A native app for Windows that keeps everything on your PC. A web app that follows you onto every other device.

These are two separate apps, not one app on different platforms.

TaskNote for Windows

Native app. Taskbar icon, global capture hotkey, everything stored on that PC. Works with no connection. Doesn't sync.

TaskNote web app

Installs from any browser onto any device. Your notes follow you between phone, laptop and tablet.

They keep separate notes, so pick the one that matches how you work — or run both.

Download for WindowsOpen Web App

Windows 10 & 11, version 1.0.6 · or open it in Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox

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Windows

Native App

A dedicated .exe with a taskbar icon, global hotkeys, system tray quick capture, and offline-first storage. Free to use, with an optional one-time Lifetime upgrade for unlimited notes and tasks.

Separate, local-only app - stores data on your PC, no sync to other devices.

Download for Windows

Version 1.0.6. Free plan included, upgrade to Lifetime PRO anytime from inside the app. Windows shows an "unrecognised app" warning on first run - click More info → Run anyway.

Desktop (PWA)

macOS, Linux & Windows

No installer on any platform: install straight from the browser and TaskNote gets its own window and a Dock or taskbar icon. On Windows this is the alternative to the native app above — this one syncs across your devices, that one keeps everything on the PC.

How to install:

  1. Open TaskNote in Google Chrome or Edge.
  2. Look for the Install Icon (↓) on the right side of the address bar.
  3. Click "Install".

Result: TaskNote now opens in its own window, works offline, and supports keyboard shortcuts.

iOS

iPhone & iPad

Nothing to download from the App Store. TaskNote installs straight from Safari and sits on your home screen like any other app, with its own icon and no browser chrome.

How to install:

  1. Open https://www.task-note.com/dashboard in Safari.
  2. Tap the Share Button (square with arrow) at the bottom.
  3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen".
  4. Tap Add.

Result: TaskNote appears on your home screen like a native app. It runs full-screen and works perfectly without internet.

Android

Android Phones & Tablets

Installs from Chrome onto your home screen in three taps. No Play Store download, and no permissions to grant beyond notifications if you want reminders.

How to install:

  1. Open https://www.task-note.com/dashboard in Chrome.
  2. Tap the Menu Button (three dots) in the top-right corner.
  3. Tap "Install App" or "Add to Home Screen".

Why install from the browser, not a store?

1. Fixes arrive the day they ship

There is no review queue between a bug being fixed and you having the fix. You open the app, you're on the current version.

2. Nothing bundled in

No store account to create, and no third-party SDKs shipped inside the app to satisfy a platform. You get the app and nothing else.

3. Works without a connection

The whole app is stored on your device after the first load, so it opens on a plane or a dead train line. Changes sync when you're back.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Windows app and the web app are two different products. Answers below are split accordingly.

TaskNote for Windows

Native, local-only

Is the Windows app the same as the web app?

No. TaskNote for Windows is a separate, local-first application. It keeps everything in a database on your PC, runs fully offline, and does not sync with the web app, your phone, or another computer. The web app is the one that syncs.

Is it free?

Yes. The download is free and the free plan covers 5 notes, 3 folders (3 notes each), 5 tasks, 1 kanban board and 3 reminders. A one-time $49 Lifetime upgrade removes every limit. There is no subscription and no account required to start.

Why does Windows warn me about an unrecognised app?

The installer isn't signed with a paid code-signing certificate yet, so SmartScreen doesn't recognise the publisher. Click More info, then Run anyway. The warning is about the missing certificate, not about anything Windows found inside the file.

Does it need an internet connection?

No. Notes, tasks and reminders all work with no connection at all. The internet is only used to activate a Lifetime licence key and to check whether a newer version exists.

How do updates work?

The app checks for a new version when it starts, and whenever you press Check for updates in Settings. If one exists you get a notification with a download link; run the downloaded installer and it replaces your current version, closing the running app by itself. Updates never overwrite your notes.

Where is my data stored?

In a local database in your Windows user folder. Nothing is uploaded, so the app can't lose your notes to an outage - but it also means they are only as safe as your PC. Use the built-in JSON backup export if the notes matter.

Can I move my notes between the Windows app and the web app?

Yes, manually. The desktop app exports everything to a JSON file and imports the same format back, so you can carry data across. There is no automatic sync between them.

Web app & PWA

Synced, every device

What exactly is a PWA?

A Progressive Web App is the website installed as an app: it gets its own window, a Dock or taskbar icon, and keeps working without a connection. No app store, no installer, and it updates itself.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once installed to your home screen or desktop you can switch on Airplane Mode and keep writing. Changes sync as soon as you're back online.

Do I need to update it manually?

No. The web app updates itself in the background whenever you're online - you always open the newest version.

Is it just a website in a wrapper?

It is the website, running with local storage and hardware acceleration in its own window. In day-to-day use it behaves like a native app - but unlike the Windows build it needs a connection for the first load and for syncing.

Does it sync between my devices?

Yes. Notes written on your laptop appear on your phone and tablet, on one account across as many devices as you like. This is the main reason to pick the web app over the Windows build.

Which should I install, the Windows app or the PWA?

Pick the Windows app if you work mostly on one PC and want everything to stay on that machine, with a taskbar icon and a global capture hotkey. Pick the PWA if you move between devices and want your notes to follow you. Nothing stops you running both.