JP Note
Updates & beta
Version 0.9.40
New design for dock and phone, paper styles and profile picture
What is new in JP Note
Every version with its changes, features in beta and what comes next. Updates arrive in the app automatically.
26versions listed
58new features
30improvements
11fixes
- ImprovedClearer support: bug report and submission in two steps, help as tiles with a link to all settings
- ImprovedMore compact feedback form with a guide on how to get the bug report. Only genuine reports from the app are accepted
- NewConfirm your email address right in the app (Settings, Account). Then you can rate JP Note, even with an older account
What’s new
Newest first. Applies to Windows, Mac and Linux unless noted. The phone app updates itself.
- 0.9.40October 2026
New design for dock and phone, paper styles and profile picture
Latest- ImprovedClearer support: bug report and submission in two steps, help as tiles with a link to all settings
- ImprovedMore compact feedback form with a guide on how to get the bug report. Only genuine reports from the app are accepted
- NewConfirm your email address right in the app (Settings, Account). Then you can rate JP Note, even with an older account
- FixedThe handle at the edge of the screen now reliably stays above other windows
- NewMac: updates install right in the app, no new download needed. JP Note has to be in the Applications folder
- FixedThe download window on the website shows up completely in Safari again
- NewSnooze: hide pages or whole notes until a set time, with a note. Then they come back with a notification on your PC and a push on your phone
- ImprovedNew settings: sections showing the current state at a glance, search, previews for theme and dock side, everything saves instantly
- ImprovedPush reminders on your phone renew themselves when the push service ended the subscription. Your PC lets you know if push is currently off on a phone
- ImprovedRecurring tasks no longer jump straight back after you tick them: they wait under “Coming up” and return to the list on the day, marked “back again”
- ImprovedTabs are now called notes in the app, and the text area of a page is the notes field
- NewPaper styles: Sticky note, Kraft paper, Clear and Sage, each in light and night. Sticky note is free, the others are part of Pro
- ImprovedBetter readability: all paper styles now meet WCAG AA contrast for hint texts, consistent focus rings for keyboard use
- ImprovedRedesigned phone app: header with a tear-off calendar, greeting and what is due (tap for the list), your profile picture opens the settings, swipe between pages
- ImprovedPhone: settings in the new style with sections and the current state at a glance, plus paper styles and profile picture
- NewPhone: a short welcome tour that only asks about reminders at the end
- NewPhone: snooze pages and whole notes, with a note and a list to bring them back
- NewPhone: lo-fi music while focusing, six styles like on the PC
- NewBug report for support (Settings, About JP Note): a ZIP file without note contents. When reporting on jpnote.de you can attach the report and up to 3 screenshots
- NewProfile picture: pick a symbol and a color or upload your own photo. The photo is shrunk on your device and stored only for your devices and support
- ImprovedNames are checked automatically when saved: no links, phone numbers or insults
- ImprovedSign-up: many more disposable addresses are detected, typos in the domain are caught, and variants of the same address (e.g. with “+tag”) count as one address
- ImprovedRedesigned dock: header with a tear-off calendar, greeting and what is due today. Your profile picture opens the settings. The notes field sits right on the paper, the formatting bar appears while you write and as a small bar above selected text. Recognised dates light up in the text as you type. Drag tasks by the whole row and watch them glide into place. Smooth transitions between pages. A small moment of joy when everything is done
- NewDevice limit reached? When signing in you can replace an old device right away, with a note on whether its notes are backed up
- 0.9.35October 2026
Faster and more reliable
- ImprovedJP Note starts faster: the interface is now only about half the size
- FixedMobile app without a connection: instead of a red sync error you now see that changes stay on your phone
- ImprovedThe mobile app syncs as soon as the connection is back, even if it is still shaky at first
- ImprovedSecurity updates and maintenance under the hood
- 0.9.29October 2026
Lo-fi sounds much better
Beta- ImprovedNew sound for all six styles: room reverb, warm tape saturation, gentle pumping with the kick, more stereo width and melodies that come back instead of sounding random
- ImprovedMore even and less muffled: less bass, more clarity, no volume dips at the end of a bar
- ImprovedNo music during breaks by default. If you like, pick a break style under Settings, Focus timer
- 0.9.28October 2026
Music in the mini timer, Energy style and music during breaks
Beta- NewNew lo-fi style “Energy”: faster and brighter, wakes you up again
- NewMusic during breaks: its own style, “Energy” by default, or no music (Settings, Focus timer)
- NewThe mini timer shows the current style: click to switch styles, hover for the volume slider
- NewSamples of all styles on the features page. More music is on the way, requests welcome via feedback
- 0.9.27October 2026
Natural language input and moving from other apps
- NewJust type “dentist tomorrow 2pm” or “trash every Monday”: JP Note recognizes date, time and repetition, shows them before saving and lets you discard them with one click
- NewMove from Google Keep, Todoist, Microsoft To Do, Outlook and Markdown: choose a file or paste text (Settings, Data, Import)
- NewRate JP Note: right in the app under Settings, Account. All reviews are on jpnote.de
- NewOptional: occasional tips and news by email, unsubscribe at any time with one click
- 0.9.26October 2026
Clearer focus music
- ImprovedEvery lo-fi style now has its own instruments: electric piano, piano with rain, saxophone and upright bass, pads with bells, a music box for the night
- ImprovedAll styles at the same volume, without background hiss
- FixedThe music menu now highlights the style that is playing
- NewMore stable operation when many people sign up at the same time
Show older versions (20)
- 0.9.25October 2026
Focus timer starts again
- FixedIn 0.9.24, starting the focus timer failed with an error. This is fixed.
- 0.9.24October 2026
Lo-fi in five styles
- NewFive styles for focus music: classic, rain, jazz, ambient without drums and night
- ImprovedPick a style with 🎵 in the focus bar, switching continues without a pause
- 0.9.22October 2026
Lo-fi music for focus time
- NewCalm lo-fi music during a focus round, generated right inside JP Note, no internet and no ads
- NewSwitch it on and off with 🎵 in the focus bar, volume in the settings under Focus timer
- ImprovedThe music fades out during breaks and when the timer is paused
- 0.9.21October 2026
Subtle sounds
- NewSoft sounds when you tick off a task (like a pencil), for reminders, quick capture and after unlocking
- ImprovedOne “Sounds” switch with volume in the settings, the sound at the end of the focus timer keeps its own switch
- FixedQuick capture, the mini timer and the focus settings are fully translated into English
- 0.9.20October 2026
Getting ready for the Microsoft Store
- ImprovedJP Note is ready for the Microsoft Store: there, updates come through the Store and autostart is set in the Windows settings
- Improvedjpnote.de now has an installation guide for iPhone and Android with a QR code
- Fixed“Month” is capitalized in the English agenda
- 0.9.19October 2026
Dates in your calendar, buy Pro directly
- NewAdd tasks with a date to Outlook, Apple or Google Calendar in one click, including reminder and repeat
- NewBuy Pro directly on jpnote.de, the app unlocks itself afterwards
- ImprovedYou get an email confirmation after a refund
- FixedYellow main buttons are readable again in the dark theme
- FixedQuotes in the references note use the right quotation marks for each language
- 0.9.18October 2026
Sync status at a glance
- NewA cloud in the status bar shows whether everything is synced, syncing, waiting offline or failed
- NewDetails on hover, one click syncs right away
- ImprovedLong tasks can be edited across several lines
- 0.9.14October 2026
A short tour on first start
- NewA one-minute introduction in its own window: dock, first task, notes, reminders and phone
- NewSkippable at any time and available again from the settings
- 0.9.13October 2026
Help inside the app and better readability
- NewOwn hover hints with shortcut and a short explanation
- NewInfo icons for settings that need more than one sentence
- NewText size from 90 to 130% and fewer animations
- NewTip to unlock protected areas with Windows Hello or Touch ID
- 0.9.12October 2026
Dock and full screen, safer download
- ImprovedThe dock re-docks more reliably after sleep, unlocking and monitor changes
- NewSetting: show the dock over full-screen apps too. The shortcut always opens it in full screen
- NewA guide after downloading on how to safely open JP Note despite the Windows or Mac warning, plus checksums
- 0.9.10October 2026
Anonymous error reports, only if you agree
- NewError reports and usage statistics help us improve JP Note. Both are off until you agree
- ImprovedClearer messages around the trial
- 0.9.6October 2026
Own addresses for sync and the phone app
- ImprovedSync and the phone app run on their own jpnote.de addresses
- FixedMore reliable connection to the cloud mailbox
- FixedThe Mac version starts again on both processor types Mac
- 0.9.0October 2026
Legal pages and polish
- NewImprint, privacy policy, terms and withdrawal information reachable from the settings
- NewNeutral sample texts in contact fields
- 0.8.10October 2026
Reference manager, copy fields and leaner sync
- NewReference manager (Pro): sources via DOI, quotes with page, ready-made APA references, BibTeX and RIS import and export
- NewCopy fields in notes (Pro): show a label, copy a link, number or password with one click
- NewHidden values for passwords and PINs, the clipboard is cleared after 30 seconds
- NewSync adapts to how you use JP Note and saves battery and data
- NewThe dock re-docks itself if the window slips out of place
- 0.8.3October 2026
JP Note on Chromebooks
Beta- NewInstaller for ChromeOS (Intel/AMD and ARM)
- NewTips for autostart and shortcuts on ChromeOS
- 0.8.2October 2026
Fully in English, focus end on your phone
- NewAll texts, emails and messages also in English
- NewSound and notification on your phone when focus time is over
- 0.8.0October 2026
New phone app
- NewTasks as a wall of notes, search and focus timer
- NewLicense codes you can type in (JPN-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX)
- NewRead-only notes can no longer be changed by accident
- 0.7October 2026
Sharing notes
Beta- NewEdit a note together with someone, or share it read-only
- NewInvitations by email, can be switched off
- NewImages and attachments in shared notes, a dot for new changes
- 0.6October 2026
Account, trial and plans
- NewSign-up with an email code, 14-day trial of everything
- NewTear-off size per note, drag to trash
- 0.5October 2026
Sync via the cloud mailbox, phone app, focus
- NewEnd-to-end encrypted sync without your own server
- NewPhone app with push reminders
- NewFocus timer, archive, night paper, quick unlock
In beta
Beta at JP Note means: the feature is finished and available to everyone, but still new. Now and then something may go wrong, and details may change based on your feedback. Your notes are not affected: backups run as always.
Beta
Sharing notes
One note together with a second person, e.g. for shopping or a project. It works, but is still new. Pro includes one shared note.
Known limit: If both edit the same spot at the same time, one change can overwrite the other.
Report a problem →Beta
ChromeOS
Runs in the Chromebook’s Linux environment. We are collecting feedback on the dock, shortcuts and notifications.
Known limit: Shortcuts only work while a Linux window is active. Updates are not automatic.
Report a problem →Roadmap
No fixed dates. You can add anything you are missing to the wish list.
🛠 In progress
Snooze notesHide notes until a date and get reminded then.
⏭ Up next
JP Note in the Microsoft StoreInstall without a security warning.
Conflict protection for syncWe are looking at how to protect simultaneous changes on several devices even better.
💭 Later
Version historyReset a note to how it was yesterday.
Work-related docksNotes that match the program you have open.
Calendar syncConnect your calendars directly.
High-contrast modeA design for maximum readability.
JP Note on your phoneWe are checking whether there should be a dedicated iPhone and Android app in addition to the web app.