All notable changes to Local Notes, documented with each release.
1.46.0
You can now select multiple photos at once from the gallery when adding images to a note
Photos in fullscreen view can now be zoomed in much further (up to 10x)
Improved nearby note notifications when grouped by place - now shows the place name and note types instead of generic text
Fixed the search/filter button that was missing from the app bar
1.45.2
Improved security for in-app purchase verification
Improved security for shared collections
Improved data validation when importing notes from CSV
Fixed notification timing for grouped nearby alerts
Fixed preference sync between devices
Fixed memory leaks in collection dialogs
Improved reliability of home screen widgets on iOS
Performance and stability improvements
1.45.0
Notification grouping is now a 3-way setting: Individual, By Place, or All
Fixed a bug where enabling notification consolidation would merge all nearby notifications into one, even if the notes were at different places
1.44.1
Fixed home screen widget showing truncated note text until the note was opened
Improved travel mode reliability - optimized route now shows an error message instead of spinning forever
Added Android screenshots for Play Store listing
1.44.0
The app will now occasionally ask for a rating after you've created several notes, using the native review dialog
Fixed a crash that could occur when home screen widgets refreshed after device unlock
Fixed a crash when tapping notes in the home screen widget list
Improved database reliability on newer Android versions
Fixed a rare crash when starting an in-app purchase on some devices
1.43.1
Template info on the note view screen has a cleaner, more readable design
Collections sync automatically on app launch - no longer need to visit the Collections screen first
Cleaner spacing in the smart filters section
iOS small single note widget now shows body text
Fixed templates not saving and persisting when reopening notes
Fixed collection invites failing when accepting invitations
Fixed signing out not clearing previous user's data
Fixed the welcome tour repeating after signing out and back in
Fixed collections not appearing when creating or editing notes on iPad
Various stability improvements to collection and template data syncing
1.43.0
Tap the "Local Notes" title in the app bar to quickly open search
Add notes to collections right when you create them - no need to edit afterwards
Fixed collection picker showing empty on fresh installs before sync completes
Fixed a crash on iOS when saving geofence data with missing values
1.42.2
Fixed notification consolidation not working - multiple nearby alerts now combine into a single notification when the setting is enabled
Notifications are now visually grouped on iOS when consolidation is enabled
1.42.1
Fixed the onboarding tour's "long-press the map" step highlighting the wrong area of the screen
1.42.0
New onboarding tour walks you through the app's key features on first launch
Choose to take the tour or jump right in - find the User Guide in Settings if you skip
Replay the tour anytime from Settings > Feedback & Support
Updated all app dependencies to their latest versions for improved performance and compatibility
1.41.0
Map markers now default to yellow for a cleaner look. Your customized colors and themes are unaffected
New users now see the map centered on their location instead of a zoomed-out view of the USA
Improved settings layout on iPad landscape - sections are better balanced between columns
Sign Out button now appears in red for consistency with other destructive actions
Fixed a bug where the delete undo snackbar would not auto-dismiss
1.40.7
Fixed map tooltips appearing in the wrong position on the web app
Fixed scrolling the note list accidentally panning the map on the web app
Fixed map not centering correctly when the note list is visible on the web app
1.40.6
Faster map updates when searching - markers no longer reload on every keystroke
Grid view now loads items on demand for smoother scrolling with many notes
Cached marker icons and preferences for snappier map rendering
Added network timeouts to prevent long hangs on slow connections
17 new localized strings across all 6 supported languages
Stats chart legend now shows localized note type names
Fixed a memory leak on web that could cause slowdowns over time
Fixed photo carousel listeners stacking up when scrolling through photos
Fixed theme flickering on app startup
Fixed account deletion failing for accounts with more than 500 notes
Larger touch targets on photo remove and collections edit buttons
Pie chart labels now adjust contrast for better readability
Added a guard to prevent saving a note twice from a double-tap
Tightened sharing rules so only collection owners can remove members
Debug logging is now fully stripped from release builds
1.40.5
Improved search and filter experience - fewer taps to find your notes
Added clear filters button to the app bar
1.40.4
Widgets now clear when you sign out or delete your account instead of showing stale data
Web app: Google sign-in now shows the account picker instead of auto-signing in
Web app: Fixed splash screen not dismissing on mobile browsers
Web app: Added service worker and cache purge to prevent stale deployments
Web app: Fixed aggressive caching - pages now always load the latest version
1.40.3
Refreshed map marker designs
Removed test notification button from settings
1.40.1
Updated the app icon, splash screen, and login screen logo with fresh higher-quality artwork
Fixed the iOS splash screen image stretching to fill the entire screen instead of sizing correctly
Made the login screen logo larger for better visibility
1.40.0
Single note widgets on Android can now be scrolled when the note is long
Fixed a duplicate heading in the note edit screen under Collections
When you're invited to a shared collection but don't have Pro, you'll now see a clear upgrade prompt instead of a confusing error
The invite confirmation now shows above the members list instead of hiding behind it
Collection icons now use an emoji picker with categories and search instead of a text field
When you open the app, you'll see a summary of any changes other members made to your shared collections while you were away
1.39.1
Map tooltips now match your light or dark theme with a cleaner design showing note type colors
Tooltips stay visible as you pan and zoom the map
Single note home screen widgets now show all your note text without cutting it off
1.39.0
Notifications are no longer lost when the app updates or your phone restarts
Multiple nearby notifications now group together instead of stacking individually
Home screen widgets now show more note text (up to 3 lines instead of 1)
When creating a note by long-pressing the map, nearby place suggestions now appear so you can quickly select the right spot
Dark mode input fields are now more visible with subtle borders
Popup messages no longer appear too high on the main screen
1.38.0
Fixed the list panel not filling the screen properly in landscape split view
Fixed pinch-to-zoom not working when viewing multiple photos on a note
Improved notification behavior when an ad blocker is active
Improved text display on the home screen note widget
Added a style guide page at localnotes.nicksaulino.com/style
1.37.1
Fixed a crash that could occur when viewing notes in grid mode on landscape devices
Fixed a crash when leaving the app without switching to grid view
Improved layout stability for the floating toolbar in landscape orientation
1.37.0
You can now sort your notes by note type - find all your Experiences, Tips, Plans, and Warnings grouped together
Single note widgets can now refresh on a schedule (15 min to 4 hours) to keep distance and data up to date in the background
Customize what shows in nearby notifications - choose whether to include note text, rating, note type, and address. You can also consolidate notifications so you get one per place instead of one per note
Smoother search bar animation when toggling search mode in the floating app bar
Full-width list and grid layouts in portrait mode for a cleaner look
Improved landscape layout with balanced spacing and animated app bar transitions
1.36.0
Smoother map transitions - switching between split, map, list, and grid views is now buttery smooth with no stuttering or flashing
Edge-to-edge map - the map now fills the entire screen behind the status bar for a more immersive experience
Better map centering - markers are now centered correctly in the visible map area in both split and full map views
Landscape improvements - the app bar now stays above the map in landscape split view
1.35.0
The app bar now floats over the map, giving you more map visibility on every screen
Tap the search icon in the app bar to search your notes without leaving the map view
Fixed sort order flickering when opening the app
Fixed home screen widget not displaying on accounts with many notes
Improved map layout in split view for a better use of screen space
1.34.1
Signing out is now instant on all devices - no more waiting a few seconds on some Android phones
1.34.0
Photos on notes now display in a full-width carousel that you can swipe through - no more tiny thumbnails
Tap any photo to open a fullscreen gallery with swipe navigation and page indicators
Sibling note cards now show photo thumbnails so you can see what's nearby at a glance
Smoother map transitions when switching between grid, split, and map views - reduced white flashing on both Android and iOS
Fixed the recenter button incorrectly appearing after switching view modes
Improved screen rotation handling for a smoother experience
1.33.3
Map markers now load much faster, especially with lots of notes - no more waiting for them to appear one by one
App startup is quicker - your notes and map show right away instead of waiting for cloud sync to finish
Smoother transitions when switching between view modes
1.33.2
The app no longer briefly flashes the split view when reopening if you were last using a different view like list or grid
When your notes span multiple continents, the map now smartly zooms to show your nearby notes instead of centering on the middle of the ocean
Multi-selecting notes is now much easier to see - unselected notes fade out while selected ones are highlighted with a colored border
Fixed the selection toolbar text being hard to read in light mode
1.33.1
The keyboard now dismisses when you select a place from the search suggestions
1.33.0
If your subscription ends, your existing content is preserved - nothing is deleted
Photos beyond your plan's limit now appear blurred with a lock icon - tap to see upgrade options
Collections beyond your plan's limit are dimmed with a lock icon - tap to see upgrade options
The subscription expired notification now mentions that some content may exceed your plan limits
1.32.4
Fixed Pro features incorrectly persisting after signing out on all platforms
1.32.3
Cancelled subscriptions now stay active until the end of your paid period
Fixed a display glitch when restoring purchases
Fixed Pro features incorrectly persisting after signing out
Settings now immediately shows your correct plan (monthly or yearly) after purchasing
Added a helpful notification when your subscription expires, with an easy option to renew
Notes load instantly when opening the app - no more loading spinner
Fixed Play Store build issue
1.32.0
The "Ad-Free" tier is now called "Plus" throughout the app
Purchase and restore notifications now have a polished, themed look
Your purchases are now automatically restored when you sign in - if a previous purchase is found, you'll see a popup confirming your plan
Pro subscribers can now see their current plan (monthly or yearly) in Settings and switch between plans
A "Manage Subscription" link in Settings takes you to your platform's subscription management
Your preferences (view mode, sort order, marker colors, theme, and more) now sync across devices when you sign in
1.31.3
Fixed an issue where signing out and signing into a different account could show the wrong subscription tier
Fixed purchase validation for iOS in-app purchases
Improved subscription restore reliability
1.31.2
Subscription status now updates automatically when returning to the app
Map stays visible on the home screen when you have no notes
Improved purchase and refund handling
1.31.0
Purchases are now verified server-side for improved security
Removed debug tier cycling tool from settings
1.30.3
Updated the support email address across the app and website
Added an iOS Privacy Manifest required by Apple for App Store submissions
Fixed an issue where subscription expiry dates could be slightly off depending on your plan type
Improved purchase verification to ensure entitlements are only granted with valid purchase data
Deleting your account now fully removes all your data - notes, collections, shared collections, photos, and your user profile
1.30.2
Improved screen reader and testing tool support across all screens - every interactive element is now identifiable
Sign-in form now supports password autofill from your device's password manager
Localized previously hardcoded text on the marker colors and changelog screens
1.30.1
Fixed an issue where editing a note and pressing the system back button wouldn't update the note list on the home screen
Fixed a screen reader issue where autocomplete place suggestions could make the entire screen unreadable on iOS
Fixed a screen reader issue where the "Tip" option was missing from the note type dropdown on iOS
1.30.0
Improved accessibility with screen reader support across the entire app, including maps, notes, settings, and more
Better color contrast throughout the app for easier readability
Fixed an issue where deleted notes could briefly reappear during pull-to-refresh
Updated the delete notification style in dark mode
Updated the View Plans button icon
1.29.0
Your notes are now encrypted on your device for added security - the encryption key is stored safely in your phone's secure keychain
If you're upgrading, your existing notes are automatically encrypted the first time you open the app
Fixed a brief flicker on the Google sign-in button when the login screen first appears
1.28.0
You can now see a character counter while typing in the note text field, showing how many characters you have left (up to 10,000)
Text fields now have size limits to keep things tidy - place names (200 chars), collection names (100), descriptions (1,000)
Sharing a note as text now includes much more detail: the note type, star rating, phone number, website, template details, and a Google Maps link
The shared Google Maps link is now a short, clean coordinate link instead of a long URL
1.27.0
You can now save a note at your current location - tap the + button and choose "Note at Current Location"
Long-press anywhere on the map to drop a pin and create a note at that spot
The + button now expands to show two options: create a regular note or save one at your current location
Place names and addresses are automatically filled in based on where you are
1.26.0
You can now configure the list widget directly from your home screen - long-press (Android) or edit (iOS) to choose what info to show and pick a color
The single note widget config screen on Android has a fresh look with a bottom sheet design, dark mode support, and better note selection
Travel mode now clearly labels the first stop's distance as "From your location"
Tap any collection badge on a note to jump straight to that collection
Ads now show a placeholder while loading instead of a blank space
The "Features" section in settings is now called "Notifications & Sync"
Pro users can now see and access the subscription plans screen from settings
Fixed a crash that could happen when location permission was denied or revoked while the app was open
Fixed "Sign in to unlock premium features" incorrectly showing for signed-in users
Cleaned up visual spacing in settings and the view note screen
1.25.1
Improved build stability and reduced compiler warnings on both iOS and Android
Updated file picker and image compression libraries for better compatibility
Enabled predictive back gesture support on Android
Various native code safety improvements for better crash resistance
1.25.0
Single note widget header redesigned to match the list widget style on both platforms
Fixed note text being cut short on iOS widgets after background refresh
Fixed missing address in single note widgets on iOS
Fixed single note widget taking 12 seconds to load on iOS
Single note widget now renders edge-to-edge on iOS
Android single note widget config screen now fits properly on tablets and landscape
Distance on iOS widgets now shows "X.X miles away" instead of abbreviated format
Removed image option from single note widget config (feature deferred)
Rating stars now use the widget's text color instead of orange on both platforms
Rating stars display at uniform size on Android
1.24.0
New: Single Note Widget - pin any note to your home screen as a dedicated widget
Choose which sections to show: title, note type, rating, distance, address, body text, and image
Pick from 19 widget colors to match your style
Reconfigure widgets anytime by long-pressing
Distance shows how far you are from the note location
View Plans button in Settings lets you browse subscription tiers anytime
Plus upgrade button now better describes what you get
Guest users can now see plan options (sign in to purchase)
Ad placeholders appear instantly instead of with a delay
Nearby notifications now explain the "Always Allow" location permission and show your current permission status in Settings
Backfilled missing translations across all 6 languages
1.23.1
Fixed notification bell icons staying on notes after turning notifications off in settings
Pull-to-refresh now actually syncs your notes from the cloud (signed-in users)
Fixed ad placeholders in grid view being slightly wider than actual ads
1.23.0
Ads in grid view now look like post-it notes that blend with your note cards
Grid ads match your Experience note type color for a seamless look
Fallback promo card in grid view when ads don't load
1.22.0
Travel mode now shows real driving routes with estimated time and distance per leg
New "Optimized" sort lets Google find the fastest order for your stops
Create a new collection on the spot when bulk-adding notes
Fixed grid view appearing blank on free tier
Fixed subscription tier resetting when reopening the app
All collections now visible in the collection picker
Refined map corners in split view
1.21.0
Smooth slide transitions between list, grid, and split views
Star ratings in grid view with full/half/empty icons
Pull-to-refresh on list and grid views
Grid view uses 3 columns in landscape mode
Fixed sibling note cards showing wrong colors
1.20.0
Google Keep-style grid view with sticky note colors
Note heatmap and category chart on Stats screen
Travel mode: drag to reorder, swipe to remove, stop limit warning
Neutral collection chip colors for light and dark mode
Teal notification badge, refined overflow menu order
1.19.1
Fix favorite badge cutoff on note view screen
Remove swap icon from sibling notes
Move collection editing to the note edit screen
Fix changelog not showing latest version
1.19.0
Bell icon badge on notes with notifications enabled
Default notification radius changed to 0.25 miles
Simplified in-app and web changelog
Fix widget "updated at" time not updating in background
1.18.0
Map button highlights in the note's type color
In-app Changelog screen in Settings
Colorized geofence notifications on Android
Widget color picker in Settings
Fix web map zoom resetting on page refresh
1.17.0
Color-tinted post-it map markers by note type
Marker Colors settings with themed color palettes
Per-type color customization for map markers
1.16.2
Localized widget and notification text for all supported languages
Fix entitlement tier sync across devices
1.16.1
Fix web photos not loading
Fix photo thumbnails being cropped to squares
1.16.0
Full app localization: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Japanese