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Main
Task management±+
Task lists—+
Quick add—±
Recurring tasks—±
Subtasks—+
Due dates—+
Subtasks recurring±+
Priorities—±
Tags / labels—+
Projects / lists—+
Today view—±
Habit tracking−±
Goals progress tracking—+
Notes templates++
Calendar view−+
Weekly view—+
Week at a glance—+
Weekly templates—+
Daily planning—±
Monthly planning—+
Time blocking−±
Goal setting—+
SMART goals—+
Long-term goals—+
Short-term goals—+
Milestones—+
Action steps—+
Planner & calendar segregation+±
Offline mode+±
Reminders—±
AI scheduling—±
Notes—+
Templates—+
Collaboration—±
Custom sections—+
Goal review—+
Categories / areas—+
Platforms
Windows++
Android++
Web−+
Linux—−
MacOS++
iOS++
Desktop—+
Free version—+
Sync across devices++
Calendar sync
Calendar sync−±
Integrated calendar−±
Synchronize with Apple Calendar−±
Synchronize with Google Calendar−±
Synchronize with Microsoft Calendar−±
Outlook sync−±
Interface
Themes / appearance presets++
Notification support+—
On-screen reminders±—
Repeated reminders−—
Drag & drop±—
Visual planning—+
Special features
AI assistance / AI features−±
Attachments & embedded media±+
Stickers−−
Interactive checklists / checklist support—+
Handwriting & stylus
Apple Pencil support±−
Handwriting / stylus support−−
Palm rejection±−
PDF annotation / markup±±
Handwriting to text conversion−−
Search in handwriting−−
Special features
Audio recording—−
Privacy / encryption—−
Projects / folders—+
Search—+
Synchronize & backup
Cloud sync++
Auto backup±+
Notes / tasks sharing±+
Collaboration / sharing (incl. team)−+
Shared lists—+
Export to PDF / other—±
Profile
Calendars−±

UpNote

Pros

  • Typography-first editor keeps long writing sessions pleasant on phone and desktop
  • Markdown and hashtag workflows feel natural for journaling and light PKM
  • One-time lifetime option still attracts people tired of endless subscriptions
  • Export paths to PDF and Markdown reduce lock-in compared with opaque silos
  • Accessibility options (larger text, dark mode, color differentiation) show up in App Store metadata

Cons

  • Smaller user base than Apple Notes or Notion — fewer third-party integrations
  • Some power features sit behind Premium, so free users hit caps quickly
  • No collaborative real-time doc editing like Google Docs-class stacks
  • Ink-heavy PDF markup workflows still favor dedicated iPad note apps

Notion

Pros

  • One canvas spans notes, databases, docs, and wikis
  • Properties and rollups flex for CRMs, OKRs, and inventories
  • Sharing plus comments covers async teamwork without another tool
  • AI blocks speed up first drafts and meeting cleanup
  • Template marketplace speeds up starter workspaces

Cons

  • Blank-page syndrome hits long dashboard build sessions
  • Heavy pages with embeds slow scroll on older laptops
  • Specialist tools still win niche shootouts
  • Offline-first purists still export to markdown stacks