NotePlan
A markdown-based calendar and notes app that combines task management with time blocking, allowing users to create time blocks through natural language and sync them with external calendars.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 16:32
Overview
NotePlan is a calendar-driven note-taking and task management app that combines markdown notes with powerful time blocking capabilities.
Time Blocking Features
NotePlan supports time blocking by creating visual blocks of time in your timeline, which displays events, reminders, and time-blocked tasks.
Creating Time Blocks
You can instantly create time blocks by typing a timecode like: 9-11 am or 15:00-16:00 directly in your markdown notes. NotePlan automatically places the task on your calendar timeline.
The easiest way to add a time block is to drag a checklist, task, or bullet into the timeline (on Mac in the right sidebar, on iOS at the bottom by tapping the calendar + clock icon).
Calendar Integration
The latest update lets you promote time blocks created in NotePlan to full calendar events in a calendar of your choice, allowing you to send your timeline into other calendar and scheduling apps like Google Calendar or Outlook to mark yourself as unavailable.
Key Features
- Multi-day view showing up to 7 days on your timeline with all events, reminders, and tasks
- Markdown format with plain text file storage for data portability
- Natural language time block creation
- Notifications when time blocks start
- Task, event, and reminder integration
- Templates for daily time blocking
Data Format
Your notes are based on Markdown and saved in plain text files, meaning your data is easily accessible at all times and highly portable.
Platform Availability
Available on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
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