Linger vs ScribeXP

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Linger compared with ScribeXP
Detail	Linger	ScribeXP
What it does	A private, local-first image organizer for design references	The hero acts. The scribe records.
Stage	Not given	Startup
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	US
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	Personal $39 USD one-time for 1 person on 2 Macs with Linger 0.x and 1.x updates included; Lifetime $79 USD one-time for 1 person on 4 Macs with all future major upgrades included. 14-day full trial available with no card required.	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	Add personal notes and tags to each reference Multiple view modes: grid, stack and focus views Text search across titles, notes and tags Canvas feature to arrange references side by side Collections and saved searches Local library with no cloud sync required Optional AI for text extraction and descriptions Chrome extension for easy capture No item count limits	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	Private local-first library that keeps your data on your device with zero cloud dependency One-time purchase with permanent access, no monthly subscriptions Canvas tool to explore visual and conceptual relationships between references	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 plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	Not checked yet −1 (down) since last check	23 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	13	17
Referring domains (Majestic)	1	2

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