Lifeward vs Zebra

Less Screen, More Life. You pick up your phone intending to stay for a moment. Then one video becomes another. One feed leads to the next. Before you notice, time meant for work, rest, family, or yourself has quietly disappeared. Lifeward is not about giving up your phone. It helps you set a boundary while your intentions are clear—and hold that boundary when it becomes difficult to stop. One limit. One clear boundary. Choose the apps and categories that tend to pull you in, then give them one shared daily limit. Time spent across all selected apps counts toward the same allowance. Switching to another app does not start a fresh timer or give you more time. Set individual limits where needed You can also set a smaller individual limit for a particular app or category. Individual limits are included within the shared daily allowance. They do not add extra time. If one app reaches its own limit first, other protected items can continue using the remaining shared allowance. Pause when time runs out When a limit is reached, Lifeward uses Apple’s Screen Time controls to pause access to the affected apps. There is no instant “add more time” shortcut and no judgmental language—just a calm, clear reminder that today’s boundary has been reached. When you truly need access, pause before deciding If you need to open a protected app temporarily, Lifeward provides a deliberate temporary-access flow. Different durations come with different cooldown and confirmation steps, giving you a moment to reconsider before continuing. When temporary access ends, protection returns automatically. See today’s time at a glance Lifeward helps you review: Your shared daily limit, time used, and time remaining Rules for each protected app or category Individual limits and current status Screen Time activity from the last seven days Permission and protection health No rankings. No guilt. Only the information you need to understand and maintain your boundary. Your choices stay private Lifeward requires no account. Core rules and usage records remain on your device and are not uploaded to the developer’s servers. Lifeward does not read browsing content, messages, photos, contacts, accounts, passwords, or keyboard input inside protected apps. App selection and protection are handled through Apple’s Screen Time and Family Controls frameworks. You remain in control. You can adjust your rules, remove an app from protection, stop protection entirely, or clear local records at any time. Set a boundary for the apps that pull you in. Keep more time for the life beyond your screen. Lifeward — Less Screen, More Life.

Markdown, as you write. Zebra carries your personal knowledge base in Markdown on iPhone and iPad. Write and read in a native visual editor, organize your notes, and turn a note into a presentation when you need to share an idea. Your library stays on your device by default. Write freely. Keep every note. Create unlimited notes for free. Writing, organization, keyword search, optional iCloud sync and note import/export have no note-count limit. Use headings, lists, tasks, tables and code; typeset LaTeX math and describe diagrams in Mermaid. Keep images and their context alongside your writing. Gather and connect your knowledge Organize with folders and nested tags. Connect related notes with links. Use keyword search to return to the right material. Import notes and share Markdown or a portable package containing your note and its attachments. Choose a theme and adjust typography to suit how you read. Turn notes into presentations with Pro Zebra Pro adds Markdown slides with themes, columns, backgrounds and transitions. Edit the content, preview your deck, and present full screen on iPhone or iPad. Export a PDF or a PowerPoint file to share. PowerPoint exports contain one image per slide; text and graphics cannot be edited separately in PowerPoint. One purchase, across your devices Zebra Pro is an optional one-time in-app purchase. Restore it with the same App Store account on Mac, iPhone and iPad. There is no subscription or automatic renewal, and no limit on free notes. Pro also includes an AI assistant and on-device semantic search in the Mac app. These two features are not available on iPhone or iPad. Mac AI features require a compatible agent you install and sign in to separately. Third-party AI account, subscription and usage fees are not included in Pro. Your library, stored locally Use Zebra without a Zebra account. Optional private iCloud sync connects devices using the same Apple Account; sync is off by default on a new installation. Notes and attachments remain readable and editable without purchasing Pro. Note passwords restrict viewing inside Zebra; they do not encrypt the content or attachments. Turning sync off does not erase copies already stored in iCloud.