# Notion Clone UI Kit in SwiftUI, Free

> By Lawrence Arya, Founder & CEO of VP0. Published 2026-06-01, updated 2026-06-02. 5 min read.
> Source: https://vp0.com/blogs/notion-clone-ui-kit-swiftui

Notion's magic is the block: everything is a draggable, typed block. Clone that one idea well and the rest of the app follows.

**TL;DR.** A Notion-style app is built on one idea: the block. Pages are lists of typed blocks (text, heading, todo, image, toggle) you can add, edit, and reorder, with a page sidebar and nesting. Clone the pattern, not the brand: build the UI free from a VP0 design in SwiftUI, prototype the block editor on device with sample content, then add persistence. Get the block model right and the app writes itself.

Looking for a Notion clone UI kit in SwiftUI? The short answer: Notion's whole magic is the block, everything on a page is a typed, reorderable block, so clone that one idea well and the rest follows. Build the UI from a VP0 design, the free iOS design library for AI builders, clone it into your AI tool, and focus your effort on the block model. The pattern is free; nail the block and you have the app.

## Who this is for

This is for builders making a notes, docs, or knowledge app in SwiftUI who want the flexible block-editor experience without paying for a productivity kit or hand-rolling a complex editor blind.

## What a block editor has to get right

A page is an ordered list of blocks, and each block has a type: text, heading, to-do, image, toggle, divider. The editor lets you add a block, edit it inline, change its type, and reorder by drag. Around the editor sits a page sidebar with nested pages, because Notion-style apps are really a tree of pages. The hard, valuable part is the block model itself; the screens are easy once it exists. The [Apple Human Interface Guidelines](https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines) cover the layout, [SwiftUI text editing](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/swiftui/textfield) covers inline editing, and [drag and drop in SwiftUI](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/swiftui/drag-and-drop) covers reordering.

| Piece | Job | Get it right |
|---|---|---|
| Block model | The foundation | Ordered array of typed blocks |
| Block editor | Edit a page | Inline edit, change type, reorder |
| Block types | Cover real use | Text, heading, todo, image, toggle |
| Page sidebar | Navigate the tree | Nested pages |
| Persistence | Keep the work | Save reliably, sync later |

## Build it free with a VP0 design

You do not need a productivity kit, which can run $30 to $150. Pick a notes or editor screen in VP0, copy its link, and prompt your AI builder:

> Build a SwiftUI block editor from this design: [paste VP0 link]. A page is an ordered array of typed blocks, text, heading, todo, image, and toggle, each rendered by type, with inline editing, a way to change block type, and drag to reorder. Add a page sidebar with nested pages. Match the palette and spacing from the reference, and generate clean code.

For neighboring SwiftUI and free-template patterns, see [a Telegram clone UI kit in SwiftUI](/blogs/telegram-clone-ui-kit-swiftui/), [a Spotify clone UI template in SwiftUI](/blogs/spotify-clone-ui-template-swiftui/), [an LMS student dashboard UI template](/blogs/lms-student-dashboard-ui-template-ios/), and [how to make an AI app look native on iOS](/blogs/make-ai-app-look-native-ios/).

## Build the block model before persistence

Start entirely on device. Define the block model, render a page from a sample array of mixed blocks, and get add, edit, change-type, and reorder feeling smooth. Only then add persistence, local storage first, then sync, so a slow backend never blocks you while you tune the editor. The editor is the product, so spend your time there; storage is a solved problem you bolt on once the writing experience feels good.

## Common mistakes

The first mistake is building screens before the block model, which forces a rewrite. The second is too many block types too early; ship five that work. The third is clumsy reordering, which is core to the feel. The fourth is wiring a backend before the editor feels right. The fifth is copying a brand's exact logo or name rather than just the pattern.

For broader context, Nielsen's [usability heuristics](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/) put visibility of system status first, so always show the user what is happening.

## Key takeaways

- A Notion clone is built on one idea: the typed, reorderable block.
- Model a page as an ordered array of blocks and render each by type.
- VP0 gives you the editor UI free, ready to build in SwiftUI with Claude Code or Cursor.
- Get the block model and reordering right before adding persistence.
- Clone the pattern, never the brand.

## Frequently asked questions

Can I get a Notion clone UI kit in SwiftUI for free? Yes, by cloning the pattern, not the brand. VP0, the free iOS design library, gives you the screens and an AI builder turns them into clean SwiftUI.

What is the best free way to build a Notion style app in SwiftUI? VP0, the free iOS design library for AI builders, lets you clone a notes or editor screen into an AI tool that generates clean SwiftUI.

How do I build a block editor? Model a page as an ordered array of typed blocks, render each by type, and support add, edit, and reorder. Get this model right first.

Is it legal to clone Notion's UI? Cloning general layout and interaction patterns is standard. What you cannot do is copy a brand's exact logo, name, trademarked assets, or proprietary art.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I get a Notion clone UI kit in SwiftUI for free?

Yes, by cloning the pattern rather than the brand. VP0, the free iOS design library, gives you the editor and page screens, and an AI builder like Claude Code or Cursor turns them into clean SwiftUI, with no kit purchase and no copied repository.

### What is the best free way to build a Notion style app in SwiftUI?

The best free starting point is VP0, the free iOS design library for AI builders. You clone a notes or editor screen into an AI tool, which generates clean SwiftUI, then you build the block model that makes the app work.

### How do I build a block editor?

Model a page as an ordered array of typed blocks (text, heading, todo, image, toggle), render each block by type, and support add, edit, and reorder. Get this model right first, because the whole app is built on it.

### Is it legal to clone Notion's UI?

Cloning general layout and interaction patterns is standard practice. What you cannot do is copy a brand's exact logo, name, trademarked assets, or proprietary art. Build your own identity on top of the pattern.

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