Portable Hole
Dongjie Zhang Productivity iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Portable Hole is a free Productivity app for iPhone and iPad by Dongjie Zhang. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated May 20, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 33 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 20
- 2026 · v1.0.3
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About Portable Hole
Portable Hole is a privacy‑first, local collector that lets you save and organize links, text notes, images, and videos—no account, no cloud, and fully usable offline. Whether you’re studying, researching, working on ideas, or simply want to keep high‑value information in one place, Portable Hole gives you a clean, secure space to store and manage it long‑term. Why Portable Hole - On‑device storage only: Your content stays on your device. You’re in full control. - No account, zero setup: Start using instantly and focus on what matters. - Works offline: Access and organize your collection anytime, anywhere. - Lightweight and distraction‑free: A clean interface designed for frequent use. Collect faster - Smart clipboard detection: Copy a link, switch back, and add it in one tap. - System Share Extension: Save from Safari or any app via the Share sheet. - Rich media: Attach images and videos to any entry for complete context. - Built‑in preview: View web content directly from the entry detail screen. Organize smarter - Flexible tags: Build a structure that fits your workflow. - Fast search: Find by title, description, or tags in seconds. - Clear flow: List, detail, and edit screens with an intuitive, low‑friction UX. Perfect for - Students and researchers: Centralize references, papers, and annotated notes. - Professionals and creators: Capture ideas, cases, industry reads, and media. - Information power users: Build a personal library/knowledge base that lasts. Privacy and control - Your entries, tags, images, and videos are stored locally on your device. - No account required. You can edit or delete your data at any time. - Photos access is requested only when you choose to add image/video attachments. Make Portable Hole your personal library and secure vault for information that matters. Take control of your knowledge—efficiently, privately, and on your terms.
What’s new
Version 1.0.3 · Updated May 20, 2026
Stability fixes • Fixed an issue where the app could crash on launch or show a blank screen after extended use • Improved reliability when saving items through the Share Extension • Automatic recovery if the local database becomes corrupted
App privacy
The developer, Dongjie Zhang, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
Used for: Analytics
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