Ephemera vs Infoplane

Do you read your bookmarks? Most of us have aspirations to read them, but few of us ever do. Ephemera makes sure you read everything you save while it's still relevant. Unlike other apps that save bookmarks that stay unread forever, Ephemera sets you a deadline that the bookmark must be read by. Don't worry, you'll be reminded before the deadline expires — but miss it, and that bookmark is gone. It couldn't have been important anyway, right? Anything that you do read is kept around for future reference, too. Expiring bookmarks are what makes Ephemera so special — because it encourages you to read what was important enough to bookmark in the first place, instead of letting it sit in a list that never gets looked at. Long lists of unread bookmarks create anxiety where it has no place, and Ephemera prevents that from happening. Features include: - Configurable default expiration dates for your bookmarks. - Configurable notification reminders so you'll always know before a bookmark expires. - Reading statistics that show how much you're reading and how often bookmarks go unread. - Widgets to put your bookmarks on your Home screen. - Bookmarks that sync across iPhone and iPad. - Keyboard shortcuts for easier bookmark navigation. - Quick and easy saving of bookmarks from within Safari and other apps. - Open Ephemera with a URL on your clipboard and save it as a bookmark with a tap. You can use Ephemera on your iPhone and iPad so your bookmarks are always with you no matter where you are or which device you are using. Ephemera is free to download with an optional Ephemera Premium purchase. Ephemera can be used without it, but a default expiration date will be applied to all bookmarks and notifications will be restricted. We take your privacy very seriously and believe that your data is your own. That’s why Ephemera doesn’t collect any of your personal data whatsoever.

Infoplane (formerly Infos) remembers everything, so you don't have to. From your partner's social security number to the seasonal settings for your heating, Infoplane stores all the little pieces of information you have been struggling to organize. You can manage up to 10 infos for free -- unlock unlimited infos with your choice of a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time purchase. ALL YOUR INFOS There are a lot of small infos that do not really "fit" anywhere: your kids health insurance policy numbers, the license key for your favorite Mac app, you name it. Infoplane was created to let you store these information pieces in a fast and intuitive way while providing only minimal ways (tags, stacks, categories) to organize them -- keeping things intentionally simple. QUICK INFOS SEARCH Infoplane's super simple user interface is optimized for efficient access to information: the search bar is always on top allowing you to quickly search for text and tags (using a keyboard shortcut on your iPad) -- optionally narrowed down via the categories filter. In addition, Infoplane uses Core Spotlight to index information making it possible to find infos also via Spotlight and Siri. SMART & SIRI-ENABLED Every time you look up an info we let Siri know (of course only if you allow it and Siri is enabled). Over time this will allow Siri to suggest some infos proactively based on the time of day, your current location, or other usage patterns. Additionally we support Siri Shortcuts allowing you to automate your information-based workflows in an easy way. PRIVATELY SYNCED ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Infoplane uses Apple's secure iCloud to sync your infos across all your devices. This ensures a high level of privacy and there is no need for a separate account. Simply switch on "iCloud" in the General preferences view of the app on each device you want to have synced. KEY FEATURES - Clear User Interface. Optimized for quickly retrieving and adding short infos - Tag-based Search. Search smarter by using tags in your info notes - Organize using Stacks. Consolidate related infos into simple stacks - Filtering by Category. Use categories for narrowing search queries and for coloring info cards - Links & Attachments. Enrich your infos optionally with link and file attachments - Markdown. Use Markdown to bring more structure into your short notes - Spotlight Integration. Your infos also show up in the built-in Spotlight search - Siri Shortcuts. Supports Siri Shortcuts for easy automation of repetitive workflows - Keyboard Shortcuts. Work more efficiently on your iPad using keyboard shortcuts - URL Scheme API. Simple URL scheme-based API, e.g., for creating new infos from other apps - Syncing via iCloud. Transparent syncing via Apple's iCloud -- no separate account needed - Privacy by Design. Your infos stay on your devices and on your iCloud account only TERMS OF USE Infoplane uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/