noteriv vs Vault Notes by Hansson

Noteriv is a powerful, open-source markdown note-taking app built for writers, developers, and anyone who thinks in plain text. Your notes are plain markdown files — no proprietary format, no lock-in. Open them in any editor, anywhere. EDITOR • Live markdown preview, source mode, and read-only mode • Formatting toolbar — bold, italic, headings, links, lists, code, tables • Auto-save with configurable intervals • Full markdown support: task lists, tables, fenced code blocks with syntax highlighting, LaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, callouts, footnotes, and more KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT • Wiki-links — link notes with [[note name]], supports aliases and heading links • Backlinks panel — see every note that links to the current file • Hierarchical tags with #tag and #parent/child syntax • Vaults — multiple vaults for different projects • Folders, bookmarks, quick open, full-text search, daily notes ADVANCED FEATURES • Templates with variables (date, time, title) • Frontmatter/YAML metadata editor • Note composer — merge or split notes • File recovery with automatic snapshots • Flashcard review with spaced repetition (SM-2) • Dataview queries — query your vault like a database • Table of contents generation SYNC • GitHub sync — push and pull notes to any GitHub repository • Auto-sync every 5 seconds with background sync PRIVACY • All data stored locally on your device • No accounts required, no telemetry, no tracking • Optional GitHub sync — you control your data

Vault Notes is a private, text-first notes app built for iPhone and iPad. Write notes and todos, organize notebooks, use reminders, and keep your text in sync across devices connected to the same WebDAV. Attachments like photos, audio, video, PDFs, and other files stay local on the device where they were added, which keeps sync fast, lightweight, and dependable. Vault Notes is designed for people who want a focused notes library that stays efficient instead of turning into a heavy file vault. Highlights - Notes, todos, checklists, and subtasks - Notebooks and nested notebook organization - Text-first WebDAV sync across your devices - Local attachments with file, image, PDF, audio, and video support - Native share extension - Reminder scheduling - App Lock with biometric protection on supported devices - Multiple profiles and sync settings