PaperRoll
Productivity
note-taking app
SHOW HN2023
3points
15comments
#2,969of 3,109 in 2023
Top 96%of 2023 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
3 positive, 2 neutral or asking, 1 mixed, 2 critical, out of 8 comments about the project. Thread score +0.15.
Idea: 2 for, 0 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 2 against
The thread, comment by comment
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positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Append-only chronological note idea is appealing
From 3 comments
I like this idea. I am this kind of note taker, where I enjoy the linear chronological nature of an append-only note, specifically for my "daily notes" in various topics. To me,…
myrloc on HNAgree with the other comments about adding more to your landing page. There are tons of notes apps out there but yours is actually a very cool take. If it wasn't for the YouTube…
ezero on HNi just spent a few hours last week looking for anew note app. settled on box.com notes. its not perfect, but its what is best for me at the moment. Just watched the video, and i…
3000 on HN
Objections
Login required on first open; unclear whether user owns content
From 2 comments
This is a 500 MB app that demanded a login the first time I opened it. So I don't own my content, I guess? The author couldn't even take the time to provide any screenshots, or a…
csilverman on HNOwning my content means it's on my local drive, like with Obsidian (or, well, Apple Notes). I realize that may not be the case with a web-based tool, like Notion or Asana; that…
csilverman on HN
Landing page lacks screenshots and explanation; video is required
From 3 comments
This is a 500 MB app that demanded a login the first time I opened it. So I don't own my content, I guess? The author couldn't even take the time to provide any screenshots, or a…
csilverman on HNWould be helpful to have some screenshots or explaining why it’s a fresh take
Oras on HNAgree with the other comments about adding more to your landing page. There are tons of notes apps out there but yours is actually a very cool take. If it wasn't for the YouTube…
ezero on HN
Large 500 MB download
From 1 comment
This is a 500 MB app that demanded a login the first time I opened it. So I don't own my content, I guess? The author couldn't even take the time to provide any screenshots, or a…
csilverman on HN
Only available on some platforms; no Windows, web or Android yet
From 1 comment
i just spent a few hours last week looking for anew note app. settled on box.com notes. its not perfect, but its what is best for me at the moment. Just watched the video, and i…
3000 on HN
Requests
Add a product page or short video explaining features
From 2 comments
Agree with the other comments about adding more to your landing page. There are tons of notes apps out there but yours is actually a very cool take. If it wasn't for the YouTube…
ezero on HNOwning my content means it's on my local drive, like with Obsidian (or, well, Apple Notes). I realize that may not be the case with a web-based tool, like Notion or Asana; that…
csilverman on HN
Make login optional and offer local export and backup
From 2 comments
Owning my content means it's on my local drive, like with Obsidian (or, well, Apple Notes). I realize that may not be the case with a web-based tool, like Notion or Asana; that…
csilverman on HNYeah, I see this completely. I'd need myself if I wasn't the maker and hence 100% sure that there is not intention to sell data. My plan is to have mobile apps soon and make…
guico on HN
Support top-append and nested heading tree structure
From 1 comment
I like this idea. I am this kind of note taker, where I enjoy the linear chronological nature of an append-only note, specifically for my "daily notes" in various topics. To me,…
myrloc on HN
Windows, web and Android versions
From 1 comment
i just spent a few hours last week looking for anew note app. settled on box.com notes. its not perfect, but its what is best for me at the moment. Just watched the video, and i…
3000 on HN
Questions
Does the user own their content and where is it stored
From 2 comments
This is a 500 MB app that demanded a login the first time I opened it. So I don't own my content, I guess? The author couldn't even take the time to provide any screenshots, or a…
csilverman on HNThanks for the feedback. What does "owning" the content mean to you? You own it to the same extension you own it in Notion, Linear or any web based tool. The login could be…
guico on HN
Is the app going to sell data or push a subscription
From 1 comment
Owning my content means it's on my local drive, like with Obsidian (or, well, Apple Notes). I realize that may not be the case with a web-based tool, like Notion or Asana; that…
csilverman on HN
Alternatives named
Obsidian
From 2 comments
Agree with the other comments about adding more to your landing page. There are tons of notes apps out there but yours is actually a very cool take. If it wasn't for the YouTube…
ezero on HNOwning my content means it's on my local drive, like with Obsidian (or, well, Apple Notes). I realize that may not be the case with a web-based tool, like Notion or Asana; that…
csilverman on HN
Notion
From 2 comments
I like this idea. I am this kind of note taker, where I enjoy the linear chronological nature of an append-only note, specifically for my "daily notes" in various topics. To me,…
myrloc on HNThanks for the feedback. What does "owning" the content mean to you? You own it to the same extension you own it in Notion, Linear or any web based tool. The login could be…
guico on HN
Box.com notes
From 1 comment
i just spent a few hours last week looking for anew note app. settled on box.com notes. its not perfect, but its what is best for me at the moment. Just watched the video, and i…
3000 on HN
Apple Notes
From 1 comment
Owning my content means it's on my local drive, like with Obsidian (or, well, Apple Notes). I realize that may not be the case with a web-based tool, like Notion or Asana; that…
csilverman on HN
Google Docs
From 1 comment
I like this idea. I am this kind of note taker, where I enjoy the linear chronological nature of an append-only note, specifically for my "daily notes" in various topics. To me,…
myrloc on HN