The Idea
Notesy started as a simple idea: build a notes app that feels fast, clear, and enjoyable to use, without unnecessary complexity. The goal was to create something you can open, paste in your note, and save—no friction, no distractions.
Product Focus
From the beginning, I focused on simplicity and performance. Notesy was designed as a web app so users can access their notes anywhere, without installs or setup. I built the interface to be clean and distraction-free, making it easy to create notes, organize them into folders, and quickly find what you’re looking for using search and tags.
Technology Choices
On the technical side, I chose a modern, reliable stack that would let me move quickly while keeping the app scalable. The frontend is built with React and Next.js, which provides a smooth, responsive UI and fast page loads. TypeScript is used throughout the project to keep the codebase predictable and easier to maintain as the app grows.
Backend & Infrastructure
For the backend, I used Supabase with PostgreSQL to handle authentication, data storage, and real-time features. This allowed me to focus more on building the product rather than managing infrastructure, while still keeping everything secure and performant. Stripe was integrated for subscriptions, making it easy to offer both free and paid plans without complicating the user experience.
Features & Iteration
As Notesy evolved, I added features like public notes, likes, tagging, and sharing—always with the same philosophy: useful additions that don’t overwhelm the user. Every feature was built with real-world usage in mind, prioritising clarity, speed, and reliability.
The next major step for Notesy is offline-first support. The plan is to give free users full access to all core features, with notes stored locally on their device by default. Users will be able to use Notesy entirely offline, without limitations. Subscriptions will then be focused on syncing and backing up notes online, allowing users to push their data to the cloud and access it across devices when they choose.
This approach keeps Notesy simple, fast, and accessible, while giving users clear value when they decide to upgrade—without locking essential functionality behind a paywall.
Outcome
Overall, Notesy is the result of careful design decisions, modern technologies, and a strong focus on how people actually take and use notes day to day. It’s a product built to stay out of your way and let your ideas take the lead.
Roadmap
Notesy is still evolving, with a strong focus on keeping the core experience simple while adding meaningful improvements over time.
- Offline-First Support
Enable full offline usage by storing notes locally on the user’s device. Notesy should work seamlessly even without an internet connection. - Free Tier With No Core Limitations
Give free users full access to all essential note-taking features, without artificial limits or restrictions. - Optional Cloud Sync
Allow users to subscribe if they want to sync their notes online, back them up securely, and access them across multiple devices. - Improved Search & Organisation
Continue refining search, tagging, and folder management to make large note collections easy to navigate. - Quality & Performance Improvements
Ongoing UI polish, performance optimisations, and small quality-of-life enhancements based on real user feedback.
This roadmap keeps Notesy aligned with its original goal: a fast, reliable notes app that stays out of the way and gives users control over how and where their data is stored.
