PTO - Plaintext Organizer vs WriteOn: Simple Notepad
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
PTO - Plaintext Organizer
To-do list, notes, appointment book, diary, journal, and… alarm clock? All possible with one plaintext file per day. PTO brings a convenient editor and important additional functions. Features • Powerful text editor with undo/redo, autosave, and more. • Quickly take notes on the lockscreen, without unlocking your device. • Reminders for upcoming events (format: @12:34 -15m foobar) • Fast search through all pages. • Save and open links to other apps and webpages. • Uses no network connection. All content is local on the device. • Optional template for new pages. • Backup/import pages to/from ZIP file. • And more, see the help: https://gitlab.com/ferreum/pto/-/blob/master/app/src/main/assets/help.md Origin This is a (now distant) fork of billthefarmer's Diary: https://github.com/billthefarmer/diary PTO has a lot of internal and UI changes. It focuses on usage as a general organizer instead of a Diary, though it can still be used as such, if you don't need the removed features. Most notably the markdown view has been removed, so no inline media can be displayed. See the help file for more differences: https://gitlab.com/ferreum/pto/-/blob/master/app/src/main/assets/help.md#origin
WriteOn: Simple Notepad
WriteOn is a note-taking app designed with simplicity and usability at its core — perfect for students and everyday use. 🛠️ Key Features: • ☁️ Backup & Restore notes (offline & WebDAV supported) • 👁️ Screen protection (prevents screenshots & previews) • 🖋️ Markdown support for rich text formatting • 🎨 Customizable themes for light/dark comfort • 📶 Works both offline and online • 🔒 Privacy-respecting – no access to your personal data • 📝 Export notes to .txt format and more • 📷 Attach and view images inside notes • 📅 Built-in calendar for instant checking • 📌 Pin notes to your notification panel (requires notification permission) • 🌈 Visually calming and intuitive interface • 🧮 Built-in calculator for easy access • 🎓 Flashcard mode for studying and others This app is a fork of Easynotes. Updates and new features are driven by user feedbacks. With more improvements coming soon.
| Feature | PTO - Plaintext Organizer | WriteOn: Simple Notepad |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-Droid | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | NotesCalendar | CalculatorNotesCalendar |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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