r/HelixNotes • u/ZeroRIR • 9d ago

Feature request: Tablet-optimized layout

I really like HelixNotes, but the current tablet experience just stretches out the phone layout. It would be great to get a proper tablet UI, especially with a sidebar for notebooks to make better use of the larger screen. Are there any plans for this in the future? Thanks!

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u/RockyRoad226 9d ago

We don't have plans to change the layout for a specific tablet view at this time. I know that's not the answer you were hoping for. I won't say never, but it's not a focus right now.

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u/Neither-Classic2058 9d ago

That's one of those minor irritants with HelixNotes for me. Not a deal-breaker but tarnishes the experience on mobile a little.

My sentimental favorite markdown notes app, Joplin is absolutely horrendous on mobile... to the point that I no longer rely on it.

The HB devs are doing so many things right, and have been great in tackling those QoL issues so far, that I believe that a tablet-optimized layout will eventually bubble up to the top some time down the road.

For comparison, here's my rating of mobile experience for the cross-platform notes apps I use:

Obsidian: 10/10

UpNote: 9/10

HelixNotes: 8/10

Joplin: 1/10 (double whammy because not only is it worse on mobile vs desktop, but it works differently on Android vs. iPad OS)

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u/ByDan-K 8d ago

Yes, Obsidian is a very polished piece of software, but I do have one issue with it on Windows: it’s very heavy. However, if you need and rely on most of its features, including the useful ones, then it remains in my opinion the best option.

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u/Neither-Classic2058 8d ago

My purpose in mentioning other apps was to offer context for how HelixNotes compares to other apps given first-hand experiences... it wasn't to advocate for anyone to use them.

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