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Get Mudlark
for your Mac.

Universal binary. Runs on Apple Silicon and Intel. Notarized, signed, and a small download.

Download MudlarkMac App Store

v1.0.16 for macOS 14 Sonoma or newer · 14-day free trial on the direct download

pricing

One-time purchase. Lifetime updates.

Pay once and the app keeps working for as long as macOS still runs it. New versions are included at no extra cost.

$4.99one-time · lifetime license for 3 Macs

Two ways to buy at the same price. Download direct, start the 14-day trial, and buy a license in the app when you are ready. Or buy up front on the Mac App Store, where Mudlark is listed as Mudlark Notes.

requirements

os
macOS 14 Sonoma or later
architecture
Apple Silicon & Intel (universal)
download
Direct download ~36 MB, ~22 MB from the App Store
disk
~145 MB installed
network
Offline-first. Optional for online exports, license activation, updates, and link previews.
language
English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish

questions & answers

? Is there a Windows or Linux version?

Not yet. Mudlark is built on AppKit and leans on macOS for quick capture, Shortcuts, and global keybindings. A cross-platform version isn’t planned near-term.

? Where is my data stored?

On your Mac. By default, in Mudlark’s internal database (kept under ~/Library/Application Support/Mudlark). Pick a vault folder in Settings › Data and your notes are mirrored there as plain .mudlark files you can browse, back up, or sync.

? Can I use it with iCloud / Dropbox / Syncthing?

Yes. Point your vault at any cloud-synced folder. Mudlark reads and writes .mudlark files directly, and the sync app does the rest.

? Does Mudlark collect analytics?

No usage tracking and no advertising. Mudlark doesn’t record which features you use, how often you open the app, or what you write. The one thing it can send is an anonymous crash report, which is off by default and never includes note content. The privacy policy covers the details.

? What is the difference between the direct download and the Mac App Store version?

Same app, same price. The direct download starts a 14-day free trial, you buy the license inside the app, and updates arrive through the built-in updater. The Mac App Store version, listed as Mudlark Notes, is paid up front with no trial, updates come through the App Store, and it supports Family Sharing.

? Can I try before buying?

Yes, with the direct download. It runs the full app for 14 days, with no email or payment details required. The Mac App Store version is paid up front and has no trial.

? What happens when the trial ends?

Mudlark drops to read-only. Your notes stay open, you can still export anywhere, and a small Activate pill in the corner unlocks editing when you buy a license.

? Can I move my license to a new Mac?

Yes. Click Deactivate in Settings › General on the old Mac, then activate with your key on the new one. A license covers 3 Macs at a time.

? How do updates work?

The direct download has a built-in updater. Mudlark checks for new versions and offers to install them. You can turn automatic checks off in Settings › General, or check manually from there. The Mac App Store version updates through the App Store.