Pearnotes vs Solo Notepad

ASK YOUR NOTES - Save a drawing, photo, or PDF and the title, summary, and tags are filled in. - Ask a question and get an answer from your notes. Available where Apple Intelligence is enabled. PDFS AND PHOTOS - Add a PDF to a note and annotate it page by page, then share it as a PDF or a PNG. - Add a photo as the canvas background and draw on top of it. - Write and sketch with Apple Pencil, Apple Pencil Pro, or your finger. - Pearnotes can open onto a blank page. TIMERS AND D-DAY Set a countdown, a time, or a date, in any timezone. Recurring timers show D-Day. Color changes as the time gets close. Pin a timer to a widget. ICLOUD SYNC Notes and timers stay in sync over iCloud. Access them on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

SoloNotepad is a minimalist notebook for people who just want to write. Create and edit notes in seconds, use tags and colors to keep everything organized, and quickly find what you need with built‑in search. All data is stored locally on your device — there are no servers, no sign‑ups, and no background network requests, so your notes stay private and accessible even offline. With a simple interface, trash and restore support, and optional image and document export, SoloNotepad focuses on the essentials and stays out of your way.