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Growly Notes
Growly Notes
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Growly Notes free download for Mac

Growly Notes

Version 4.3.7

Free-form note-taking application.

4.4
Based on 38 user ratesRead reviews & comments
Free
Absolutely Free

Growly Notes overview

Growly Notes lets you capture everything you're interested in, all in one place. Organize research projects, trips, to-do lists, or journals. Scrapbook your images, Web links, and video clips. Your imagination is the only limitation.

Pages can contain almost anything: formatted text, images, movies, audio clips, PDF files, tables, lists, Web and file links, and drawings you create in Notes. There are no rules for where things have to go: put an image beside text, or under it. Draw shapes on top of other notes. Put two snippets of text right next to each other. Click anywhere and start typing. It's really that simple.

Note: While the software is classified as free, it is actually donationware. Please consider making a donation to help support development.

What’s new in version 4.3.7

Updated on Jun 15 2023

  • Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.

Information

License

Free

Size

12.1 MB

Downloads

40906

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.10 or later
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What customer like

Bug fixing
Performance
Regular updates

What needs improvements

Social media integration

Growly Notes qualities

Value
5.0
Ease of use
5.0
Features
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
5.0

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Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jan 29 2024
4.3.7
4.0
Jan 29 2024
4.0
Version: 4.3.7
v4.3.10 is out.
martinhliss
martinhliss
Jan 5 2024
4.3.7
5.0
Jan 5 2024
5.0
Version: 4.3.7
I'm a computer programmer and for at least the last 6 years or more I've been using Growly Notes (which I refer to as Notes) to store hundreds of code snippets so that I don't always have to "reinvent the wheel" when writing code. Notes allows you to have separate "Sections" for each major topic and separate "Pages" for items under the Topic. I also use it to store my wife's and my personal information such as her Social Security number, etcetera, so I put personal info in one section and the code snippets in another. I have at least ten Sections. Notes is very flexible and support is good.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Dec 2 2023
4.3.7
4.0
Dec 2 2023
4.0
Version: 4.3.7
v4.3.9 is out. "• Several of the lists in the format panel (for example paragraph tabs) were squashed. • Selecting a table column and choosing Format→Plain changed text in unselected columns as well. • Changing the width of a table column set numerous undo events instead of just one. • Under very rare conditions table columns could not be resized properly and the table would not resize to fit the note."
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 12 2023
4.3.5
4.0
Jun 12 2023
4.0
Version: 4.3.5
v4.3.7 is out. "Bug fixes • If you used Services→Send to Growly Notes for text with embedded images, some apps (such as Safari) did not send the images, just the text. • The Zoom tool was too narrow on Mac OS 13."
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jan 6 2023
4.3
4.0
Jan 6 2023
4.0
Version: 4.3
v4.3.4 is out.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jun 16 2022
4.1.5
4.0
Jun 16 2022
4.0
Version: 4.1.5
v4.3 is now available.
jeffswritingworld
jeffswritingworld
Feb 22 2022
4.1.5
0.0
Feb 22 2022
0.0
Version: 4.1.5
I'm long time Growly Write user, and have to admit I have taken the software for granted as it is free. That said, looking for an alternative to Pagico, I downloaded this app three days ago and I am at a loss to understand how the developer could offer such a perfect note taking solution for no money whatsoever. It suits me perfectly, and it's so intuitive, I sent the Developer a donation via the GrowlyBird website. Very impressed.
Moxiesozo
Moxiesozo
Jun 13 2019
3.1.3
0.0
Jun 13 2019
0.0
Version: 3.1.3
I attempted to pull up the Mac App Store link and get this: ITEM NOT AVAILABLE "The item you've requested is not currently available in the U.S. store." Anyone know what's going on?
Sjha
Sjha
Dec 1 2015
2.1.5
0.0
Dec 1 2015
0.0
Version: 2.1.5
Excellent!
M-Rick
M-Rick
Jun 25 2014
2.0.4
3.0
Jun 25 2014
3.0
Version: 2.0.4
The software itself is good, but if you are writing texts in another language than English, the spelling features are not working since Growly Notes only know English … It's a pity because it seems to use the system's spelling so it should be able to support all the ones supported by the system.
rayj
rayj
Jun 25 2014
2.0.4
5.0
Jun 25 2014
5.0
Version: 2.0.4
I've used a variety of note apps over the years - Growly Notes comes top of my list by a long way. Simple to use and extremely versatile. As a sedate old codger I'm not that keen on the GUI shown in the image on this page, but the developer has even taken my biases into account and provided a more mundane alternative!
Electriclewis
Electriclewis
Mar 18 2014
2.0.3
5.0
Mar 18 2014
5.0
Version: 2.0.3
I've used this for years, upgrading to the paid-for version when it was released. This is the best, most solid and easy to use free-form notes application I've used. I used to use OneNote when it was the best thing Microsoft had ever written but I think Growly Notes surpasses it (even more so now OneNote for the Mac is so limited). Great product
matrixbud
matrixbud
Jan 14 2014
2.0
5.0
Jan 14 2014
5.0
Version: 2.0
Growly Notes ver 1 was the best note-taking app I had found, and I tried many of them. Growly Notes ver 2 is no longer free but is actually much better. The developer clearly put a lot of thought into every aspect of this. For me there was a learning curve to understand all the capabilities that can be accessed via the tabbed sidebar. The ways of handling formats (e.g., bullet lists, fonts, highlights, special symbols, indentation, ruler, styles) has changed from ver 1. Mostly this meant reading several sections of the extremely well-written docs as opposed to either scanning or ignoring them which is what I usually am able to do. If there were a freeware app that came close to doing all this app does, I would not have upgraded. But, I have looked hard in the past and I really like this app. I consider it well worth the price. Incidentally, though this is my primary notes app, I DO use other note-taking apps as well for special purposes. I use Evernote because it can automatically sync with File-This-Fetch for managing financial records. I use Sidenote for hot short-term items (it is opened by mousing over to the side of the screen), and TextWrangler for coding. But I find Growly Notes the most capable for general purpose notes because it is easy to apply formats and one can drag and drop both text and objects with ease.
Appledogx
Appledogx
Jan 12 2014
2.0
4.5
Jan 12 2014
4.5
Version: 2.0
Unfortunately, no longer free, but really worth the price asked. I find it still to be the best Notes app for Mac. The new interface is nice, though I would have much preferred a floating palette to the fixed area like in Pages 5 to make better use of limited screen real estate. It gives the user much control over everything, though I can't find a way to change the grid size for positioning. If the author does come out with the iPad app as hinted at, it will be totally fabulous. I just hope there will be way to sync locally instead of using iCloud. I clicked on 4, but cannot change my rating to 4.5, which I think this app deserves.
Zx81
Zx81
Jan 12 2014
2.0
0.0
Jan 12 2014
0.0
Version: 2.0
A greta pity it is now MAS only.
Subroutines
Subroutines
Aug 3 2013
1.2.14
4.0
Aug 3 2013
4.0
Version: 1.2.14
compared to Circus Ponies and Curio, this is definitely a worth competitor and a decent OneNote replacement. My main issue with this app, like a previous reviewer has said, is the textbox. Growly Notes textbox is weak compared Ponies' and Curios'. For a notetaking app, the textbox should be bread and butter feature, where it expands regardless of the length of the first line.
Appledogx
Appledogx
Dec 1 2012
1.2.11
4.5
Dec 1 2012
4.5
Version: 1.2.11
Great place to keep information you need to get at quickly and keep well organized. The way it moves text boxes is a bit quirky, but all in all, I use this app weekly! I love it.
lemon-kun
lemon-kun
Oct 13 2012
1.2.10
5.0
Oct 13 2012
5.0
Version: 1.2.10
OK, reading the other comments/reviews, this isn't news: Growly Notes is a great app. There's one thing I'd like to add: for those who don't like the appearance of the app, it can be customised: in the Preferences, just switch from "fun" to "serious" window layout, and it looks much more like your common mac app. If you don't like the app's icon, just replace it with a clipart of your choice. The app itself is very good UI design, rock stable, fast… Seems there is (was) lots of talent at Microsoft – the developer worked 10 years for MS – it says quite a lot about MS management, if they are not able to keep such good developers (and those devs go afterwards mac only development :-) Why isn't Growly Write here on MacUpdate? Seems to be a nice app too… One last thing: I like it that the developer included an "Uninstall" command in the menu. Very user friendly, so you don't have to hunt down files in hidden folders, as with so many other mac apps, if you want to get rid of the app; that said, Growly Notes isn't an "invasive" app at all. And yes, actually I don't know if the uninstall command even works, because, umm: why should I want to delete an app like that…
Sliwkaj
Sliwkaj
Aug 5 2012
1.2.10
4.5
Aug 5 2012
4.5
Version: 1.2.10
Excellent application! Just stared using it, so I couldn't discover all the functionalities yet. It's a perfect way to store all kinds of notes/memories/todos.
Mayersj1
Mayersj1
Aug 5 2012
1.2.10
0.0
Aug 5 2012
0.0
Version: 1.2.10
The link here on MacUpdate points to the 1.2.9 version. Going to the developer website, the proper 1.2.10 version can be downloaded.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jan 29 2024
4.3.7
4.0
Jan 29 2024
4.0
Version: 4.3.7
martinhliss
martinhliss
Jan 5 2024
4.3.7
5.0
Jan 5 2024
5.0
Version: 4.3.7
shca
shca
Sep 18 2023
4.3.7
1.0
Sep 18 2023
1.0
Version: 4.3.7
M-Rick
M-Rick
Jun 25 2014
3.0
Jun 25 2014
3.0
Version: null
rayj
rayj
Jun 25 2014
5.0
Jun 25 2014
5.0
Version: null
Real-Men-Ride-Singlespeeds
May 20 2014
5.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Apr 20 2014
5.0
Apr 20 2014
5.0
Version: null
Electriclewis
Electriclewis
Mar 18 2014
5.0
Mar 18 2014
5.0
Version: null
matrixbud
matrixbud
Jan 14 2014
5.0
Jan 14 2014
5.0
Version: null
Appledogx
Appledogx
Jan 13 2014
4.5
Jan 13 2014
4.5
Version: null
Subroutines
Subroutines
Aug 3 2013
4.0
Aug 3 2013
4.0
Version: null
Baseball-Fan
Baseball-Fan
Jun 26 2013
5.0
Jun 26 2013
5.0
Version: null
rriley
rriley
Jun 10 2013
2.5
Jun 10 2013
2.5
Version: null
lemon-kun
lemon-kun
Oct 13 2012
5.0
Oct 13 2012
5.0
Version: null
Drking
Drking
Aug 25 2012
5.0
Aug 25 2012
5.0
Version: null
Sliwkaj
Sliwkaj
Aug 5 2012
4.5
Aug 5 2012
4.5
Version: null
Mishko42
Mishko42
Aug 5 2012
5.0
Aug 5 2012
5.0
Version: null
alxfyv
alxfyv
Jul 20 2012
5.0
Jul 20 2012
5.0
Version: null
Karriesh
Karriesh
May 17 2012
3.5
May 17 2012
3.5
Version: null
mugsuk
mugsuk
May 17 2012
4.5
May 17 2012
4.5
Version: null
Gniman
Gniman
May 2 2012
4.5
May 2 2012
4.5
Version: null
DanoDano
DanoDano
Apr 27 2012
5.0
Apr 27 2012
5.0
Version: null
Bluloo
Bluloo
Apr 16 2012
4.5
Apr 16 2012
4.5
Version: null
bbw7
bbw7
Apr 7 2012
5.0
Apr 7 2012
5.0
Version: null
Gabooga
Gabooga
Mar 11 2012
4.0
Mar 11 2012
4.0
Version: null
bob34w85-0845-043985
Feb 9 2012
5.0
Version: null
Chrisb24
Chrisb24
Jan 11 2012
4.5
Jan 11 2012
4.5
Version: null
Panthera
Panthera
Jan 9 2012
5.0
Jan 9 2012
5.0
Version: null
Asian
Asian
Sep 3 2011
5.0
Sep 3 2011
5.0
Version: null
plecto
plecto
Sep 3 2011
3.5
Sep 3 2011
3.5
Version: null
d-tisdal
d-tisdal
May 22 2011
5.0
May 22 2011
5.0
Version: null
Khadrelt
Khadrelt
May 21 2011
5.0
May 21 2011
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-tapir-4715
anonymous-tapir-4715
Apr 21 2011
5.0
Apr 21 2011
5.0
Version: null
Lvdoc
Lvdoc
Apr 21 2011
5.0
Apr 21 2011
5.0
Version: null
Hkim
Hkim
Apr 19 2011
4.5
Apr 19 2011
4.5
Version: null
Jikzik
Jikzik
Mar 28 2011
3.0
Mar 28 2011
3.0
Version: null
Tfindlay
Tfindlay
Mar 28 2011
5.0
Mar 28 2011
5.0
Version: null
scottwild-co
scottwild-co
Mar 27 2011
4.0
Mar 27 2011
4.0
Version: null
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