Notelane vs DeskFocus

Write in markdown and see your formatting come to life as you type — headings, bold, italic, links, code blocks, checklists, and more — all rendered inline. Your files. Your folders. Your way. Notelane works directly with the files on your device. On first launch, pick any folder — local storage, iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or any connected cloud provider visible in the Files app. Your notes stay as standard .md files, fully portable and never locked in. Write with clarity A distraction-free editor with live formatting that renders your markdown as you type. No toggle between "edit" and "preview" — just write. Store notes anywhere Pick any folder on your device or in the cloud. Notelane works with iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any storage provider visible in the Files app. Connect your thinking Link notes together with [[wikilinks]] and organize with #tags to build your own personal knowledge base — no complex setup required. Stay in control Revision history lets you restore previous versions of any note. PDF export and sharing are built in. A trash bin keeps deleted notes recoverable. Organize your way Nested folders, pinning, and tag-based filtering keep everything tidy. A clean sidebar puts your entire library one tap away. Note statistics Word count, character count, paragraphs, and estimated reading time — always available at a glance. Your writing deserves a home that respects simplicity. Notelane is that home.

DeskFocus helps you work better by tracking how you sit, stand, and focus throughout the day — all without an account, subscription, or internet connection. Everything stays on your device, privately. **DESK MODE — POSTURE TIMER** Know exactly how long you've been sitting or standing. Start a stopwatch to count up, or set a countdown for your next posture switch. DeskFocus reminds you when you've been sitting too long and celebrates every 30 minutes of standing with a burst of confetti. **POMODORO MODE — FOCUS TIMER** Work in focused 25-minute sprints with built-in short and long breaks. Add tasks, pick what you're working on, and let DeskFocus guide your session. After every 4 Pomodoros, a long break kicks in automatically. **STANDING GOALS + WEEKLY RINGS** Set a daily standing target and track your progress across the week with Monday–Friday goal rings. See at a glance which days you hit your goal, which you missed, and how today is shaping up. **LIVE ACTIVITY** Your timer stays visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while you work. Pause or clear your session without unlocking your phone. **ACTIVITY LOG** Review today's and this week's sitting and standing time. Export your data as JSON whenever you want it. **WELLNESS FACTS** A curated carousel of desk health facts keeps you informed between sessions — auto-advancing with sources included. **COMPLETELY PRIVATE** No account. No server. No tracking. Your data never leaves your device. Even clearing your browser data won't affect it — DeskFocus stores everything locally on your iPhone. Whether you use a standing desk, want to build better posture habits, or just need a reliable Pomodoro timer, DeskFocus is the one tool that covers your whole workday.