Beyond Apple Notes: AI-powered search for every thought
Apple Notes is simple and free, but it's Apple-only and lacks AI search. MindMirror works on Web, iOS, and Windows, with semantic search that finds your notes by meaning, not just keywords.
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Why people outgrow Apple Notes
- •Apple-only, no Windows app, no web access from non-Apple devices
- •Keyword search only, you have to remember exactly what you wrote
- •No file-to-note conversion, PDFs stay as PDFs, not searchable text
- •No AI writing assistant or summarization
Where MindMirror has the edge
- •Works on Windows. Web app and Windows app available. iOS app for mobile.
- •Semantic AI search. Ask "what did I write about project X?" and get the answer, even without exact keywords.
- •Upload PDFs, audio, and docs, they become fully searchable notes
MindMirror vs Apple Notes
| Feature | MindMirror | Apple Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iOS app | ||
| Windows / Web access | ||
| Android app | Coming soon | |
| AI-powered semantic search | ||
| AI writing assistant | ||
| File-to-note conversion | ||
| Unlimited notes (free) |
Who should switch?
Switch to MindMirror if…
- You use Windows and need your notes there too
- You want AI search that finds notes by meaning
- You import PDFs or audio files and want them searchable
- You want an AI writing assistant built in
Stay on Apple Notes if…
- You're entirely in the Apple ecosystem
- Simple, free, and built-in is all you need
- Deep Apple integration (Siri, Shortcuts) matters to you
Frequently asked questions
- Does MindMirror work on Windows?
- Yes. MindMirror works on Web, iOS, and Windows. A dedicated desktop app is also coming soon.
- Is MindMirror free?
- Yes. MindMirror has a free tier with unlimited notes and unlimited storage. Pro ($4.99/month) adds AI-powered search and file-to-note conversion.
- Can I import my existing Apple Notes?
- You can export your Apple Notes as text files and import them into MindMirror. There is no direct ENEX-style export from Apple Notes, but plain text and PDF exports work.
- Is there an Android app?
- Not yet. MindMirror currently supports Web, iOS, and Windows. Android support is on the roadmap.
Simple pricing. No guilt.
Less than the productivity template you bought and never opened. No usage fees, no surprises, cancel anytime.
Basic
Dump freely, forever. Unlimited thoughts, unlimited storage, synced everywhere.
- Unlimited thoughts
- Unlimited storage
- Syncs everywhere
Pro
The full brain. Everything you dump comes back: ask Past You anything, drop files in, write and watch your notes connect themselves.
Billed $47.88/year
No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
- Unlimited thoughts
- Unlimited storage
- Syncs everywhere
- Ask Past You anything
- Turn PDFs, docs & audio into thoughts
- AI writing assistant built into the editor
- Synapses with daily insights from your own notes
What's in your head
right now?Dump it. That's the whole job.
right now?Dump it. That's the whole job.