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Apple Notes vs nimblenote: catalog facts
Apple Notes	nimblenote
Free Free, bundled with macOS and iOS.	Free Offered as a free download with no paid tier mentioned.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Comes preinstalled and free on every Apple device OCR lets you search text inside scanned images and photos	Create, search, edit and delete notes without the mouse Automatic saving as you type
Tied to the Apple ecosystem with no native Windows or Android app Lacks the structured databases and linking found in dedicated knowledge-base apps	Deliberately minimal feature set Theme options are still listed as coming soon
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 October 2, 2026

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