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Apple Notes vs Craft: catalog facts
Apple Notes	Craft
Free Free, bundled with macOS and iOS.	Freemium Free tier available; premium features require a subscription.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Comes preinstalled and free on every Apple device OCR lets you search text inside scanned images and photos	Real-time collaboration built into a native-feeling Apple app Nested page structure suits long-form or structured notes
Tied to the Apple ecosystem with no native Windows or Android app Lacks the structured databases and linking found in dedicated knowledge-base apps	Premium features require a paid subscription Less established third-party integration ecosystem than larger competitors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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