Trace vs Persista

Your thoughts have a way of disappearing. Trace brings them back. Trace is a home for passing thoughts: ideas, notes, reflections, lists, and the things you don't want to lose. Catch one in three seconds, then get on with your day. Why people use Trace: - Open and write. No setup, no accounts, no folders to choose first - Bullet and numbered lists that continue as you type - Search everything you've ever written, including by date - Your draft is saved as you write, so a call or a crash can't take it - Deleted something by mistake? It waits 30 days - Export everything as Markdown or JSON, anytime, free - Light and Dark, free for everyone Built for everyday capture: - The idea you had in the shower - Something someone said that stuck - A list you need in ten minutes - The end of a long day Make Trace yours with Pro: - Cream, Sage, Midnight, and Cocoa themes - Four matching alternate app icons - App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode - Automatic iCloud sync on supported Apple devices Trace Pro is a one-time purchase. Light and Dark themes and journal export stay free for everyone. No account required. Trace runs no servers of its own. Your writing lives on your device, and Pro syncs it through your own iCloud.

Meet Persista. Persista helps you become more consistent by giving you the right next step exactly when you're struggling to take action. Instead of relying on motivation or willpower, Persista uses AI to understand what's stopping you and suggests one small, practical action to help you keep moving forward. Whether you're trying to exercise, study, work on a project, or build any routine, Persista is designed to make consistency feel achievable. Features • AI-powered guidance when motivation is low • Personalized next-step suggestions • Simple, distraction-free experience • Build consistency one action at a time • Works with any goal or habit Small steps lead to lasting consistency.