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Own Your Notes
For Real

The only notes app that puts you in complete control. No cloud, no tracking, no corporate surveillance.

AES-256 Encrypted
Touch ID Protected
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Zero Tracking
Dash Notes
100% Private
Bank-level security
Everything you need

Private notes, perfected

All the power you need, with none of the privacy compromises

Military-Grade Encryption

Every note is protected with AES-256 encryption before it touches your storage. The same standard trusted by banks and governments worldwide.

600k iterations
Local key generation
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Your note:
“Meeting with whistleblower at 3pm...”
AES-256 Encryption
Encrypted output:
U2FsdGVkX1+vupppZksvRf5pq5g5XjFRIipRkwB0K1Y96Qsv2Lm+31cmzaAILwyt
Always Available

100% Offline

No internet? No problem. Your notes are always accessible, whether you're in airplane mode or off the grid.

Lightning fast access
No server dependencies
Works anywhere

Zero Tracking

We don't collect analytics, track usage, or store any data about you. Your privacy is absolute.

Data collection
Zero
User tracking
None
Your control
Complete

Your thoughts are yours.

Dash stores notes privately on your device, so you can access them quickly, even offline. No one else can read them, not even us.

Write with confidence.

Rich text editing, powerful organization, and lightning-fast search - all while keeping your data completely private.

Rich text editing

Code blocks with syntax highlighting, tables, images, and beautiful formatting

Quick Switcher

Press Cmd+P to jump to any note instantly across your entire library

Smart organization

Folders, tags, and categories to structure your knowledge

Focus Mode

Distraction-free writing with Cmd+Shift+F. Just you and your thoughts

Import & Export

Export to PDF, Word, Markdown, RTF, and more. Import from multiple formats

Dash Notes
Project Ideas
Encrypted and saved locally on your device
Code blocksTablesImages4 themes
Auto-saved

Bank-vault security for your thoughts

Your privacy is mathematically guaranteed with military-grade encryption and zero-knowledge architecture.

AES-256 encryption

The gold standard used by banks and governments to protect the most sensitive data worldwide.

Your keys, your control

Encryption keys are generated and stored only on your device. We never see or store them.

Zero-knowledge design

Even we can't read your notes. Your data is encrypted before it touches our code.

Local-only storage

Notes never leave your device. No cloud uploads, no external dependencies.

Auto-lock protection

App locks automatically after inactivity. Touch ID or master password required to unlock.

Technical Security

For the technically minded

Encryption
AES-256-GCM
Key Derivation
PBKDF2-SHA256 (600k iterations)
Storage
Local device only
Transmission
Never transmitted
App Lock
Touch ID + Master Password
Open-source and auditable
Advanced Protection

Your notes, guarded by your fingerprint

Touch ID unlock, automatic locking, and self-destructing notes. Security that works without getting in your way.

Touch ID Unlock

Use Touch ID on macOS to unlock the app or individual locked pages. No password typing needed.

Auto-Lock on Inactivity

App locks automatically after 1, 5, 15, or 30 minutes idle. Or lock instantly with Cmd+Shift+L.

Self-Destructing Notes

Set notes to auto-delete after 1 hour, 1 day, 7 days, or 30 days. Countdown badge shows time remaining.

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MY NOTES
Meeting Notes
Legal Draft
Quick Notes
Temp Brief2d

Confidential Meeting Notes

January 15, 2026

Discussed Q1 strategy and budget allocations. Key decisions on the restructuring proposal...

AES-256
Password Protected
Touch ID Enabled
No cloud dependencies

No Cloud, No Worries

Experience the freedom of truly private notes that work exactly how you'd expect

Works anywhere

No internet? No problem. Your notes are always available, whether you're on a plane or in a remote location.

Lightning fast

No network delays or server downtime. Everything loads instantly because it's stored right on your device.

Stress-free privacy

Never worry about data breaches, account hacks, or corporate surveillance. Your notes stay yours.

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Notes Available

How Dash compares

See why privacy-conscious users choose Dash over alternatives

Feature
Dash
NotionEvernoteObsidian
100% Offline
No Account Required
Zero Tracking
Military Encryption
No Monthly Subscription
Free to Sync
Rich Text Editor
No Cloud Dependencies
Biometric Lock
Self-Destructing Notes
Cross-Platform
Dash leads in privacy-focused features
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Join thousands who've chosen true privacy over corporate surveillance. Download Dash and own your thoughts for real.

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