Normal Notes vs LeadMeNot

Normal Notes is the fastest and easiest way to keep a daily journal and a personal knowledge base. Built on plain Markdown and compatible with Obsidian vaults, it opens straight to Today's Note with heading pre-filled. Supports tags, suggests older notes worth attention, view vault pins on a map. Share anything from anywhere so you don't lose it. No account or subscription, and no tracking. No lock-in — your notes stay as ordinary .md files you own. DAILY JOURNALING • One tap to today's note. Yesterday and tomorrow are a swipe away. • Auto-headings with date, place, and journaling prompts. • Capture by voice — record a memo and it's transcribed straight into today. A KNOWLEDGE BASE THAT CONNECTS • [[Wikilinks]] and live backlinks, so notes link themselves together. • Related notes surfaced automatically. • Pin places to notes and see them all on a map. FAST AND NATIVE • Best-in-class Markdown editor experience — headings, checklists, formatting — that stays out of your way. • Instant search across your whole vault. • Share text and images into today from any app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your notes sync through your own iCloud. Nothing is collected. No trackers, no ads, no analytics. If you've wanted Obsidian's plain-text freedom with the speed and polish of Apple Notes, Normal Notes is it.

LeadMeNot — Digital Wellness & Focus Take back control of your screen time, protect your focus, and build healthier technology habits — for yourself or your whole family. LeadMeNot combines powerful app blocking, website filtering, and accountability tools with guided self-reflection to help you live with more intention and less distraction. WHY LEADMENOT? Most screen time apps just track what you do. LeadMeNot helps you actually change it — through smart controls, real accountability, and built-in tools for lasting habit growth. WHAT YOU CAN DO Block distracting or explicit apps and websites instantly. Set daily limits and custom schedules that fit your routine. Filter content by keyword so your boundaries are truly yours. Invite an accountability partner to receive alerts and stay in the loop. Monitor usage with clear activity reports. Reflect and grow with built-in journaling tools. Protect kids and teens with parental controls designed for real families. KEY FEATURES App & Website Blocker — block distracting or harmful content with intelligent filters Screen Time Limits — set daily caps and recurring schedules Custom Keywords & Rules — define what's off-limits, your way Accountability Alerts — notify a trusted partner when limits are crossed Activity Reports — see exactly where your time is going Journaling & Reflection — build self-awareness for long-term change Parental Controls — support healthy habits for kids and teens Multi-Device Coverage — extend protection across devices under one account Privacy-First — your data is encrypted and never sold or shared BUILT FOR People working through digital wellness or recovery. Parents wanting transparency without surveillance. Anyone looking to focus better and waste less time. Couples or friends who want mutual accountability. SUBSCRIPTION Free to download. Full access requires a monthly, annual, or lifetime subscription. Privacy Policy: leadmenot.org/privacy Terms of Use: leadmenot.org/terms