Inkling vs Shoji

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Inkling compared with Shoji
Detail	Inkling	Shoji
What it does	A little room to think, in your Mac's notch	A privacy screen for your Mac that locks with one keystroke and unlocks with Touch ID
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Pricing	$12 USD one time. Includes all note-taking features, use on up to 3 Macs, and free updates. 24 hours free trial available. 7-day refund policy.	$14 one time. Includes 24 hours free trial, three Macs on one license key, and every future update. 30 days to change your mind, no questions.
Key features	Native notch placement for quick access Notes, checklists, tables, and templates Local storage on your Mac Optional iCloud sync between Macs Customizable themes and accent colors Markdown import and export Daily local backups Note versioning and history Pin important notes Accompanying Ink companion character	Lock entire Mac display with one keystroke (⌘L) Unlock with Touch ID or Mac password Windows remain exactly as they were when locked Works with multiple displays including new ones plugged in while locked Hands off to macOS lock after custom time delay No permissions required from macOS
What makes it different	Local-first approach with no account required Accessible from Mac's notch for always-available capture Notes remain readable and exportable even without license Works with virtual notch on non-notched displays	Instant privacy that keeps windows exactly where you left them, unlike macOS lock screen Survives Force Quit with automatic macOS lock activation One-time purchase with no subscription
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)	29 +1 (up) since last check	29 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	10	10
Citation Flow (Majestic)	18	19
Referring domains (Majestic)	9	10

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