I was having sync issues with iA Writer, but this Noteplan implementation helped a ton.
I’m yet to find a way to add the title to every note on my vault, so Noteplan can properly recognize them.
That said, I wish iA Writer had the same CloudKit sync as I could perfectly live without the [[links]] in mobile.
Does NP have to be open on Mac for sync to happen?
I wouldn’t call it seamless, but I use git with MGit to sync, and Epsilon Notes to view on Android.
I commit and push when I have something new, and pull when I want changes from elsewhere, the same way both on Android and PC. One branch, automatic merging, no lost changes. I would think GitJournal can also do this if set up right.
I’ve used Resilio Sync, Syncthing, FolderSync, Autosync for Google Drive and others for syncing, but specifying which way you want to sync each time seems like an inconvenience that won’t go away.
Ah, yes, good catch.
To be more precise: NotePlan needs to be open on the Mac to allow “syncing” between Obsidian and NotePlan. NotePlan itself syncs between devices fine. So, you don’t need NotePlan open on a Mac if you’re going to be switching between iPad and iPhone, but you do if you’re switching between NotePlan on iPhone and Obsidian on a Mac.
I’ll add this to the guide, thanks!
I use Gitjournal on iPad and iPhone. To sync with git, I use SparkleShare on Mac and PC. SparkleShare doesn’t always sync right away. I make the app icon always visible in the tray. In the event of an error, just click retry.
The main advantage of gitjournal is that it supports backlinks. As well as further support for the obsidian syntax in new releases. In particular, the developer plans to support blocks.
The latest version of GitJournal now supports iCloud in iOS and an external folder on android. This makes it possible not to use git. Also in the latest version of Obsidian it is possible to install the git plugin with synchronization by pressing the hotkey. I highly recommend to look at GitJournal who has not done it yet.
Can I ask a dumb question on the process everyone is working with here, how do you get going with CloudKit? iCloud is fine but it is pretty poor for instant syncing. Unreliable at best.
Gitjournal looks very interesting too, thanks. I’d like to support what’s going on there regardless as a low priced app that’s clearly connecting itself to Obsidian users.
I’m using 1Writer with Dropbox and have been very happy with the results as well.
CloudKit requires an app that uses it. There’s no generally-available CloudKit sync service. (See my writeup on NotePlan: Using NotePlan as an Obsidian companion (iPhone and iPad compatibility!)
Thanks, I am indeed exploring your excellent write-up. My misunderstanding was that it was a separate service beyond being supported in certain apps. I didn’t realize it was a developer back end/capability. Thank you for the clarification.
I had high hopes for GitJournal and plunked down a few bucks for it, only to find that most features are locked behind a “pro” subscription. Also found a lot of rough edges, glitchy editor, totally nonstandard UI on iOS (it uses an Android framework so basically looks like you’re on Android while in the app). I know the dev is trying but, I hope we can do better than this.
Still looking for a way to access my notes on mobile. I am thinking that the best way until Obsidian launch their native app is going to be just generating HTML from the markdown repo and pushing to a static site / accessing with Safari. Is anyone doing this?
1Writer with the Preview button clicked. Then internal links work and todo buttons etc. Great way to adding todos on computer while you work, bring a shopping list or something to the store and check it off while you go.
And do you store your vault in iCloud Drive?
Your question wasn’t directed to me, but…I use both 1Writer and Obsidian connected to a sub-folder in 1Writer’s ‘sandbox’. I point Obsidian to the sun-folder. It works without issue, so far. Usually syncs instantly…usually 
. YMMV!
p.s., 1Writer’s Dev updates the app almost as frequently as Obsidian’s.
@Daveb08 Thanks, I just bought 1Writer and am trying it. Looks nice! I see it also supports WebDAV so I may try using that instead of pointing Obsidian at the 1W sandbox, since it’s natively supported by macOS. Anyone doing this?
FYI, I’m not sure how well 1Writer’s use of #tags plays with folders ‘outside’ of iCloud. In case you use them.
I contacted the author of GitJournal on twitter today about Obsidian, and he said:
My rough roadmap for @GitJournalApp is Multi Repo Support (almost done), GitJournal accounts, independent and then spend at least a month on @obsdmd compatibility. Though given that I wanted to complete Accounts and an independent payment mechanism last month, I might reduce its priority.
Anyone considered using obsidian on a linux tablet / phone ? I’d buy a tablet just to use obsidian on mobile honestly or maybe something custom with a raspberry pi
Yes, inject in markor can be used for this.? but there is a caveat.
This way we don’t deal with our old links [[ link | description]] anymore - because it is already converted to Html. So, it becomes just a link, without description. If you use a digital prefix, like 6545565_some_title - you can find your links with regular expressions and replace them with <a href="link">link</a>. If you don’t use such prefix - then you stuck. And in any case description that you give to your link after | is gone.
If you’d like to run Obsidian on a linux tablet, for now you’ll need to buy one with an Intel/amd64 chipset. There isn’t an Obsidian build for ARM/aarch64 yet.