Notetive vs Markflow

Notetive is a fast, local-first notes app designed for writing, thinking, and organizing ideas without distractions. Write in plain text or Markdown and instantly see a clean preview of your content. Everything stays on your device by default, giving you full control and privacy. KEY FEATURES: • Local-first storage — your notes stay on your device • Markdown support with live preview • Fast, lightweight note creation • Folder and space organization • Clean, distraction-free writing experience • Optional iCloud sync across Apple devices • Works offline with full functionality DESIGNED FOR: • Writers and thinkers • Developers writing notes in Markdown • Students organizing study materials • Anyone who wants a fast, simple note-taking app Notetive focuses on speed, privacy, and simplicity — without requiring accounts or complex setup. Your notes are yours. Always.

The markdown reader you've been missing. Markflow opens .md files from Files, Mail, Safari downloads, or the share sheet and renders them properly. GitHub-flavored markdown, syntax-highlighted code, mermaid diagrams, tables, task lists, and more. Originals are never touched. Edits live in memory until you explicitly Save, Save as New File, or Share a copy. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Open any .md, .markdown, or .mdown file from any app • Read with a clean, native preview • Edit with a markdown toolbar above the keyboard. Bold, italic, headings, lists, links, images, code, quotes, all one tap away. • Pinch to zoom in both Preview and Edit • Export an edited copy via the system share sheet • Tap Create to start a new blank file, or "Welcome to Markflow" for a full feature tour WHAT IT RENDERS • Headings, lists, blockquotes, links, images • Syntax-highlighted code blocks • Mermaid flowcharts and diagrams • GitHub-flavored markdown tables • Task lists with checkboxes • Inline images (absolute URLs) PRIVACY Markflow makes zero network requests and collects zero data. No accounts. No login. No analytics. No tracking. No ads. The renderer is a sandboxed local file with a Content Security Policy that blocks all remote resources. Your files stay on your device. DESIGN Built native with SwiftUI and the Liquid Glass nav bar. Light and dark mode. Adaptive home screen. Stock Apple Human Interface Guidelines throughout. WHO IT'S FOR • Writers who keep notes in markdown • Developers reading READMEs and docs on the go • Anyone who's been emailed a .md and had nowhere to open it • People who want a markdown reader that does one thing well Open source. MIT licensed. github.com/madebysan/markflow