IRLpad is a digital notebook that mimics real ones—no delete, no infinite scroll, no formatting. Why? Because memory isn’t about perfection. It’s about space, struggle, and structure. Backed by science. Wrapped in paper.

Hey Product Hunt 👋 I built IRLpad because I couldn’t remember anything in Apple Notes. Too clean, too editable. I missed my pocket Moleskine—one page at a time, no delete key—but didn’t want to carry it (or lose it). So I made a digital version with the same constraints: No backspace. No infinite scroll. No fixing typos. Just messy, linear, spatial notes—like real memory works. Turns out science backs this up: • Struggling with bad notes helps you learn more • We remember where things were on a page • Typing too fast actually makes you forget more If you’re a recovering over-notetaker or a notebook romantic, give it a shot. And if you’re not usually into paid apps—or can’t commit to the 99 cents—no problem. Just message me and I’ll send you a free code. Thanks!

You should disable hor swipe to flip page when scribble mode is on.

@pete_vasilyev Thanks for the feedback, Pete. And, I appreciate you trying IRLpad. I'll be sure to include an enable/disable toggle for this in the next update.

Absolutely love the concept behind IRLpad! 📝 The focus on embracing imperfection and limiting features mirrors how our memory truly works—messy, structured, and sometimes challenging. Backed by science and wrapped in a familiar, comforting design, this is exactly the kind of digital tool we need in a world obsessed with endless editing and scrolling. Well done! 👏✨

IRLpad

A digital notebook that works like a real one

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