Comparison

openote vs DayDraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

openote

Features
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openote โ€” Markdown notes with free sync. No account. No subscription. Other note apps charge a yearly fee just to sync your own devices. openote syncs iPhone, iPad and Mac through your iCloud Drive โ€” free, with no account to create. Your notes stay plain .md files. Open them in the Files app or any Markdown editor, and take them anywhere. No proprietary format, no lock-in. --- WHY OPENOTE Free iCloud sync Notes sync through iCloud Drive on your own Apple account. No sign-up, no subscription. Plain Markdown files Every note is a standard .md file. Front matter, checklists and [[wiki links]] are kept exactly as you wrote them. Safe across devices If a note changes on another device while you're editing, openote keeps both versions instead of silently overwriting one. Your last words are saved even if you switch apps or quit right away. Mermaid diagrams Flowcharts, sequence diagrams and more render live from Markdown. Start from a template, pinch to zoom, tap to edit the code. Rendering works offline. On-device AI On devices with Apple Intelligence, summarize a note, get tag suggestions, or turn a sentence into a diagram. It runs entirely on your device โ€” nothing is sent to a server. --- FEATURES Editor - Rich Markdown editing, with a source mode when you want the raw text - Checklists, tables and code blocks - Auto-save - Word and character count Organize - Folders and #tags with autocomplete - [[Wiki links]] between notes - Full-text search in English, Korean and Japanese Sync & files - iPhone, iPad and Mac via iCloud Drive - Browse your notes in the Files app - Export a note as PDF Shortcuts & Siri - Create, open and search notes from Shortcuts and Siri - Notes appear in Spotlight search --- PRIVACY - No account, no email - No tracking - Your notes stay in your iCloud and on your devices - AI runs on your device Everything is free. openote has no in-app purchases. openote โ€” Your notes, your files.

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DayDraft

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A messy to-do list rarely survives the day. DayDraft turns your daily task list into a realistic schedule, tracks every billable second, and shows your earnings in real time. Built for freelancers, remote contractors, and anyone who runs their own schedule, DayDraft combines reliable time tracking with AI assistance โ€” so you plan realistically, track accurately, and hand clients professional and reliable proof of work. HOW DAYDRAFT WORKS 1. Two Ways to Plan Choose how you want to work today. Tick items off a fluid Checklist, or let the AI Planner map everything onto a visual Timeline. DayDraft takes your chaotic thoughts (typed or dictated by voice) and shapes it into a balanced schedule that fits the hours you actually have, travel time and breaks included. 2. Live Time Tracking & Earnings Stop guessing how long tasks took. One tap starts the timer, and it keeps running through interruptions, lock screens, and app restarts โ€” with a Live Activity right on your Lock Screen. Set your hourly rate and watch your earnings grow as you work. 3. An Honest Record for Clients Need to log hours for a client or manager? DayDraft keeps an accurate, consistent record of your working time. Show exactly where the hours went, avoid disputes over unlogged time, and build trust through clear data. 4. Your Personal AI Advisor Get contextual insight into your work habits. The AI Advisor reads your logged hours and schedule to help you tune your routine, spot where time leaks away, and earn more without burning out. 5. Client-Ready Reports in One Tap No more rebuilding timesheets from screenshots at month-end. Generate a polished PDF with rates, totals, and your payment details and get paid faster. CORE FEATURES โ€ข Two ways to plan: a fluid Advanced Checklist or a structured visual Timeline โ€ข Voice input: dictate your tasks โ€” AI understands what you mean, even mid-thought โ€ข Reliable background tracking: locking the screen never loses a minute โ€ข Live earnings view: watch the value of your time build up as you work โ€ข AI Planner: turns a chaotic task list into a realistic day plan in seconds โ€ข AI Advisor: smart, actionable insights on your productivity and billing โ€ข Instant export: professional PDF time reports with a single tap โ€ข Private by design: no ads, no data brokers โ€” your data runs your account, nothing else A little something for trivia lovers: keep an eye out while using the app โ€” a small easter egg with fun facts is waiting for those who love hidden surprises. Stop winging it. Plan your day your way, keep an honest record of your hours, and send clear, professional reports without the administrative headache. Try Pro free for 3 days with the annual plan. Privacy Policy: https://daydraft.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://daydraft.app/terms

Screenshots

openote4 screens
DayDraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: openote at none against DayDraft's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. DayDraft sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. openote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
openote versus DayDraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteropenoteDayDraft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWooyoung KimAndrii Plashevskyi

In-app purchases

None

openote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DayDraft

Subscriptions3
  • DayDraft Pro (1 Week)$3.997 Days
  • DayDraft Pro (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • DayDraft Pro (1 Year)3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is openote free?
openote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayDraft free?
DayDraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do openote or DayDraft have ads?
Neither openote nor DayDraft shows ads.

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