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Diurnal vs Pixph

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Diurnal compared with Pixph
DetailDiurnal logo DiurnalPixph logo Pixph
What it doesA native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying The capture workspace for Mac
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingNot given $9.99 USD one-time purchase, no subscription, updates included
Key features
  • Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs
  • No required dates for tasks
  • Automatic task archiving
  • Project management with deadlines
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Voice capture
  • Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
  • AI assistant integration via MCP
  • Offline sync across all Macs
  • Drag-and-drop task planning
  • Double-Shift text capture from any Mac app
  • Global keyboard shortcuts for show, capture, add, and copy
  • Notes with file attachments and images
  • Freehand drawing, shapes, text, and colors
  • Markdown-aware copy formatting
  • Fast search across all sections
  • Copy as numbered, dashed, or plain list
  • Local JSON storage with no cloud sync required
  • Menu bar access for quick capture and complete actions
What makes it different
  • Automatic tidying eliminates manual maintenance
  • No overdue piles or red tasks
  • Native Mac performance built for one platform
  • Works offline without syncing delays
  • Combines notepad freedom with task structure
  • Keyboard-first workflow that never breaks focus—capture without leaving the app you're working in
  • Complete privacy and ownership—all data stays local on your Mac with no account or cloud lock-in
  • One-time $9.99 purchase with no subscription
  • Lightweight and intentional—not a full notes app, clipboard manager, or task list but borrows the best of each
  • Source-aware captures that preserve context from any app
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −4 (down) since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2410
Referring domains (Majestic)234

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