Gravity is a private, ultra-fast notes app with one stream and a simple rule: bump what matters. Forget folders and tags, just open and type. Instant capture with shortcuts keeps your flow, while older notes naturally drift down. If something is still relevant, hit bump to bring it back to the top. It syncs via iCloud with no accounts, tracking, or subscriptions. Inspired by the Karpathy method, Gravity isn't a complex second brain. It's just your thoughts. Stop organizing and start thinking.
Intent
I need it when
Maintain private, offline note storage without third-party tracking or accounts
Gravity syncs privately via personal iCloud account with no third-party servers, no sign-up required, and no data collection. Users retain full privacy and control over their notes locally.
Find notes quickly across a large personal archive using partial-word search
Gravity includes fast search built on a high-performance local database that catches partial-word matches across thousands of entries, enabling rapid retrieval without manual organization.
Organize notes based on attention and relevance rather than manual systems
The 'bump to top' feature lets users resurface important notes by pressing 'B', making attention the natural organization system. Recent notes stay visible at the top while older ones drift down, mimicking how memory works.
Capture quick ideas and thoughts without friction or organizational overhead
Gravity eliminates barriers to note capture with instant typing, automatic saving, and no folder/tag decisions required. Users open the app and immediately start writing, letting thoughts flow directly to a single continuous stream.
Use lightweight prefixes to quickly categorize and filter notes on the fly
Users can type prefixes like 'todo:' or 'idea:' at the start of any note, which are color-coded and searchable. This creates instant filtered views without complex tagging systems.
Drop
Not a fit when
User needs cross-platform synchronization beyond iCloud (app is Mac-only)
User requires collaborative note-taking or team sharing features
User needs advanced knowledge management with linked notes, tags, or hierarchical organization
User requires offline-first sync with third-party services or cloud providers
User needs rich media support or complex formatting beyond plain text