Ply Note vs ArkNote

Ply is a lightweight personal journal built for the way thoughts actually arrive — fragmented, fleeting, or fully formed. Whether it's a passing observation, a burst of inspiration, or a photo-and-text entry, Ply gives every kind of moment a comfortable, natural home. Every feature exists to make the act of recording simpler and more honest. Capture anything, instantly. No barriers. 【Opens straight to a blank canvas — no splash screens, no setup】 - Unlimited entries and collections, with a clean interface that keeps the focus on your words - Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen shortcuts, and Control Center actions let you capture thoughts the moment they surface (Pro) 【Layouts that adapt to your content】 - Short thoughts stay light and compact - Long-form writing flows in a dedicated card with comfortable reading spacing - Photo entries collapse into an image card with horizontal scrolling — like a mini gallery - Expanded entries let text and images flow together freely, so context is always clear 【Schedule View】(Pro) - Set a schedule on any note — manage everything in one calendar view - Place a calendar widget on your home screen (two weeks / this month / last month / next month) 【Thread — let every idea keep going】 - Attach a private timeline of follow-up notes to any entry - Reactions, check-ins, updates — layer them beneath the original thought without cluttering the main view 【Templates】 - Save your go-to note structures as reusable templates - Pick one and start writing — no more staring at a blank page 【Everyday tools, always within reach】 - To-do checklists for quick task capture - Starred entries for one-tap access to what matters - Scheduled reminders so nothing slips by 【Share into Ply from anywhere】 - Pull in content from Safari, social apps, or anywhere else with a single tap - Add your own notes alongside shared content for fuller context - Send directly to a specific collection — no manual sorting required 【Capture first, organize later】 - Swipe left on any entry to edit or assign it to a collection - Set a default collection on the input bar and let Ply file entries automatically as you write 【Interactions designed for one thumb】 - Every control is reachable without stretching or shifting your grip - Swipe left or right to move between entries, keeping reading and writing in the same flow - Browse, continue, and navigate in one unbroken motion — so the thread of an idea never snaps 【Deep personalization】(Pro) - Customize backgrounds, card colors, font sizes, spacing, and control styles — everything - Each collection can have its own visual identity, making entries easy to distinguish at a glance 【Sync and backup】 - Export to Markdown or plain text anytime - iCloud sync keeps your notes consistent across all your devices (Pro)

ArkNote - Stay Present, Record Every Day It is a note-taking and life-logging app designed around each day. Notes, Todos, reading lists, reflections, and movie reviews no longer need to be scattered across different apps. ArkNote brings them together in a clear daily timeline: write today, continue tomorrow, and rediscover them years later in “Time Rings.” 【Bring Your Records Back to Each Day】 Swipe left or right to switch dates, or use the calendar to quickly look back. Your thoughts, tasks, photos, and everyday moments are naturally organized by time. 【More Than Text Notes】 Add Todos, photos and videos, links, reminders, moods, ratings, tags, and child notes. Use lists, bold text, colors, and covers to give every kind of content the right form. 【Todos No Longer Quietly Expire】 Unfinished items can automatically carry over to today. Recurring tasks can reappear daily, weekly, or on a custom schedule, naturally connecting yesterday, today, and tomorrow. 【Templates Make Repeated Records Easier】 Create templates for reading lists, movie journals, daily reflections, or your own workflows. Customize their icons, colors, and covers to reduce repetitive steps and make it easier to start recording. 【Stay Organized Without the Effort】 Use nested tags to organize different topics, and quickly search titles, text, Todos, links, and tags. Open “Time Rings · On This Day” to rediscover records from the same date in previous years. 【Quick Capture and Sharing】 Use the system Share Extension to quickly import web pages, text, and links into ArkNote. When a record is complete, save or send it through system sharing, as an image, or as a PDF. 【Sync and Backup】 Optionally sync across devices with iCloud. JSON backup, export, and restore are also supported, helping you keep important records safe. May ArkNote help you carry today forward and connect it with tomorrow ===== ArkNote is available for monthly subscription, annual subscription or one-time purchase. When you choose the subscription plan, we will charge your iTunes account after the free trial starts or the purchase is confirmed. The subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal. Terms of Use : https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/RXKMwRE5fiRPWokHjabcRmIYnwd Privacy Policy : https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/OpdFw61g9iyFsNk7fshcRdOZnTd