Zebra vs Stilo

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.

Stilo turns your iPhone and iPad into a personal typewriter desk. Capture a passing thought, keep a journal, or settle into a longer piece of writing with tactile keys, textured paper, and the sound of each keystroke. A TYPEWRITER WITH CHARACTER Choose Classic Black or Ivory Electronic, each with its own animated typing mechanism. Turn typing sounds and haptics on or off to suit your writing session. MAKE EACH PAGE YOURS Choose notebook covers, paper styles, and typewriter-inspired fonts. Adjust text size and formatting, and switch between black and red ribbon ink. Try typefaces on sample cards before choosing one for your writing. WRITE WITH YOUR PREFERRED KEYBOARD Use the built-in mechanical keyboard, or switch to your device's system keyboard for other languages and input methods. Move into reading mode when you want to focus on the page. KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS TOGETHER Create multi-page notebooks or start with Quick Note. Add pages, search notebook titles and page text, and use Find to locate words on the current page. Changes save automatically, and Recently Deleted lets you recover deleted notebooks and pages before permanently removing them. EXPORT AND BACK UP Share notebooks as plain text or PDF. Export a JSON library backup to preserve editable notebooks, formatting, and settings. Restore a backup when needed, with a copy of the previous library kept on your device. A PERSONAL SPACE, ON YOUR DEVICE Write offline with no account required. Stilo has no ads, tracking, or analytics SDK. Your notebooks are stored locally, and the app does not send your writing to the developer.