Barely Notes vs Jotei

Barely is a minimalist note app. One note at a time. No folders. No tags. No noise. Write what matters right now. Archive when done. Start fresh. Time-aware The app shifts with you. Warm mornings. Clean middays. Deep evenings. The tone changes automatically, or set it manually. Weekly surface Your archived notes surface back to you for seven days. Review, restore, or let them fade away. After a week, they're gone. Camera Capture a photo or record a video directly into your note. Share it however you want. Widgets See your active note at a glance. Small, medium, and large home screen widgets. Lock screen widgets. Live Activity on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Bokashi themes Five curated color gradients inspired by the traditional color vocabulary of Japan. Sakura, Matcha, Sumi, Kumo, and Akatsuki. Each theme changes your app icon to match. One-time purchase. No subscription. Barely enough. Exactly right.

Jotei is a simple task and habit tracker designed around weeks. Instead of scheduling every part of every day, choose what matters this week. Add tasks, build habits, set reminders when you need them, and move unfinished work forward when plans change. PLAN ONE WEEK AT A TIME Keep your current priorities together in a clear weekly view. Jotei gives you enough structure to stay focused without turning every task into a deadline or calendar event. BUILD WEEKLY HABITS Create habits that fit your routine and track their progress alongside your tasks. REMINDERS WHEN YOU NEED THEM Set reminders for the things you don’t want to forget, while keeping the rest of your week flexible. CALM, YET DELIGHTFUL Jotei keeps planning simple without feeling plain. Thoughtful animations and responsive interactions add warmth and personality while helping you stay focused. WORKS FULLY OFFLINE Your tasks and habits are stored locally, so Jotei remains fully usable without an internet connection. OPTIONAL ENCRYPTED SYNC Sync is optional, accountless, and end-to-end encrypted. Jotei creates an anonymous workspace, and another device can join by scanning a QR code. No name, email address, or password is required. Jotei is for people who want a calmer way to plan, one week at a time.