Comparison

Folio vs Peblo

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Features
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Folio is a local-first library for Markdown and plain text on Mac. Bring notes and docs into one place, organize them with folders and tags, explore connections with Link Map, and write with private on-device assistance—without juggling loose files in the Finder. Library & organization • Import Markdown and text via the file picker, drag-and-drop, or Import from Git Link for public GitHub repositories and individual files. • Needs Organizing gives new imports a clear inbox before you file them. • Folders and nested structures help you group work the way you think. • Tags cut across folders so you can filter by topic or project. • Pinned favorites and Recently Opened put what you need one click away. Explore connections • Link Map visualizes connections between your notes. • Follow links to explore related ideas and navigate your library from a new perspective. Reading & writing • Use Editor, Preview, or Split View to draft and see rendered Markdown side by side. • Use Writing Assistant to refine drafts, improve wording, and turn rough ideas into clearer notes with private on-device help. • Find text within the current document. • Sort notes by title, date added, last opened, and more. • Search across your library from the sidebar. Share & export • Share notes as Markdown or plain text. • Export documents to a folder you choose in Finder. Whether you’re collecting research, drafting READMEs, or building a personal knowledge base, Folio keeps your Markdown connected, organized, searchable, and easy to revisit.

About

Peblo

This app combines tasks, habits, goals, and journaling into a single, uncluttered interface. It offers features like a daily focus, flexible task management, habit tracking with streaks, goal setting, and a built-in focus timer. Personalize your experience with themes and access your data via widgets and an Apple Watch app.

Highlights
  • Daily planner with live timeline
  • Task management with priorities and subtasks
  • Habit tracking with streaks
  • Goal setting with deadlines
  • Daily journaling with searchable history
  • Built-in focus timer (Pomodoro)
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Plan your day, build habits that stick, and check in with yourself — all in one calm app. Peblo brings your tasks, calendar, habits, goals, projects and journal together, so you always know what's next without juggling five apps. YOUR WHOLE DAY, IN ONE CALM VIEW - See what's up next and check it off right from the top of Today - Timed tasks and time blocks on one clean timeline, with anytime tasks below - Add tasks by typing or speaking — "Call Mom tomorrow at 5pm #home" just works - Set one focus for the day so the important thing doesn't get lost - Left something undone? One tap moves it all to today PLAN YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE - Calendar with Month, Week, 3-Day and Day views, colour-coded - See your Apple Calendar events next to your tasks - Day templates lay out a whole routine in one tap - Drag tasks to reschedule them HABITS THAT STICK - Check in with one tap and watch your streaks grow - Track amounts like water (8 × 250 ml = 2 L) - Flexible reminders: once a day, or every few hours - A colourful history that keeps you motivated GOALS AND PROJECTS THAT STAY ON TRACK - Set goals with real targets — books read, km run, money saved — and see if you're ahead or behind - Projects show progress, deadline and whether you're on track - Optional sprints with a burndown chart for bigger work - See what you finished each week and the time you focused CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF - A daily journal with moods, stickers and voice dictation - Writing prompts and "On this day" memories - A mood calendar that shows how your month really felt - An evening reminder — tap a mood right from the notification - Export to PDF or text, or import from Day One and other apps FOCUS AND INSIGHTS - A calm focus timer with ambient sounds and a Lock Screen Live Activity - Focus time is logged to your tasks and projects - Insights show tasks done, your on-time rate, goals, projects and a weekly review SMART, BUT OPTIONAL - On-device AI with Apple Intelligence: turn a sentence into a task, break big tasks into steps, get weekly insights - Or connect your own AI provider (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini and more) with your own key - Everything works just as well without AI EVERYWHERE YOU ARE - iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch - Interactive Home and Lock Screen widgets - Siri and Shortcuts: "Add a task in Peblo" - Syncs automatically with iCloud - Import your Apple Reminders in seconds PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. We can't see it, and we never sell it. PEBLO PRO Peblo is free to use with up to 5 tasks, 2 habits, 1 goal and 1 project. Peblo Pro unlocks unlimited tasks, habits, goals and projects, plus the focus timer and widgets. Choose monthly, yearly (with a free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Pro can be shared with up to 5 family members through Family Sharing. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/peblo/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or ideas? Email thedollardetail@gmail.com — we reply within 24 hours.

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
Peblo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Peblo at every 8 days against Folio's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Folio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Peblo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, Peblo every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Folio versus Peblo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioPeblo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinh Bao Thang DuongPhilip Tarimo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folio

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

Peblo

Subscriptions2
  • Peblo Pro7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Peblo Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Peblo Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Peblo free?
Peblo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folio or Peblo have ads?
Neither Folio nor Peblo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folio or Peblo?
Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Peblo every 8 days. Most recently, Folio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Peblo on October 24, 2026.

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