Secret Notes vs Idea Outliner

Secret Notes is the private notepad for everything that’s nobody else’s business: thoughts, lists, plans, recordings. No account, no tracking, no ads — your notes stay on your device, encrypted and behind PIN or Face ID. PRIVACY FIRST • App lock with PIN or Face ID, auto-locking after a timeout you choose • Note contents are stored encrypted on your device (AES-256) • Lock individual notes — content only shows after re-authenticating • No account required, no data collection, no ads SEVEN NOTE TYPES • Text with formatting (bold, italic, colors) and [[links]] between notes • Checklists with sub-items and smart auto-checking • Spreadsheets, Markdown, audio and video notes, tally counters ORGANIZE & FIND • Categories, nested folders, colors, pinning, ratings • Search and filters, custom sort by drag & drop • Reminders — including recurring — with an overview screen • “At a Glance” home screen, archive, and trash with auto-cleanup • Templates for recurring notes BACK UP & SYNC • Encrypted backups, portable between devices • Cloud backup and multi-device sync via your own server (Nextcloud/WebDAV) — your data lives only where you decide • Direct device-to-device transfer on your local network EVERYDAY EXTRAS • Widgets: quick add and recently edited notes • Share sheet: save text, links, images and files from other apps • Read notes aloud • Fully localized in English and German FREE & PRO Text, checklist and tally notes, app lock, note lock, categories, reminders and widgets are free. Secret Notes Pro (one-time purchase, no subscription) unlocks spreadsheets, Markdown, audio/video, folders, attachments, note history, PDF export, backups and device sync.

Simplify your creative process with Idea Outliner, the ultimate tool for organizing and refining your ideas. Whether you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur, this app provides the flexibility and functionality you need to capture, structure, and present your thoughts effectively. Key Features: Flexible Idea Organization: Break down your ideas into any number of thoughts. Each thought can be a paragraph of text or an image, allowing you to visually represent your concepts. Assign categories to each paragraph for easy categorization and organization. Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Easily reorder your thoughts by dragging and dropping them. This feature ensures that your ideas are presented in the most logical and coherent order. AI-Powered Drafts: Generate high-quality drafts for your ideas. AI-generated reports are ready for review and editing, helping you streamline your workflow and focus on refining your ideas. This feature only uses Apple Intelligence and is prompted to only use the data you enter into the app itself. Due to the context constraints of Apple Intelligence there is a limit of about 10,000 character or 2,000 words. The app uses various strategies to increase the effective word limit such as deduplication. Cross-Device Sync: Keep your ideas accessible across all your Apple devices. Your ideas are synced seamlessly, allowing you to work on them from anywhere and at any time. Customizable Presentation Layouts: Choose from three presentation layout methods: Manual, Auto by Section, and Full Auto. Each method offers a unique way to present your ideas, allowing you to customize the layout to suit your preferences. Secure Data Storage: Your data is stored securely on your Apple devices, ensuring that your ideas are protected and accessible. *Please note Apple Intelligence may offload some generative task to Private Cloud Compute. See https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/intelligence-engine/ for details. User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive and user-friendly interface of Idea Outliner makes it easy to navigate and use, even for those who are not tech-savvy.