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Diurnal vs ScribeXP

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Diurnal compared with ScribeXP
DetailDiurnal logo DiurnalScribeXP logo ScribeXP
What it doesA native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying The hero acts. The scribe records.
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingNot given Free: $0 with 3 daily quests, all levels and ranks, verification and Quest Crossing arcade. Pro: $7.99/month or $44.99/year with up to 10 daily quests, bigger combos, Pro outfits and cosmetics, plus 7-day free trial.
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
  • Apple Health integration for fitness quest verification
  • In-app focus timer that pauses when you leave the app
  • In-app photo verification for quests
  • 100 levels across six ranks from Recruit to Unbreakable
  • Customizable pixel-art hero with classes and cosmetics
  • Quest Crossing arcade game for breaks
  • Combo multiplier system for consecutive perfect days
  • No account needed, all data stored locally on iPhone
  • Verified XP vs self-reported XP distinction
  • Check-in reminders and streak tracking
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
  • Verified quests require real proof through Apple Health, focus timer or in-app photos, not just user claims
  • No account or server, all data stays on your iPhone
  • No ads ever and no data selling
  • Comprehensive verification through multiple sources including Apple Watch support
  • Gaming elements with persistent progression through 100 levels and unlockable cosmetics
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 check23 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)2417
Referring domains (Majestic)232

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