LocArk vs BetterFriend

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LocArk compared with BetterFriend
Detail	LocArk	BetterFriend
What it does	Private local-first workspace for notes, passwords, kanban boards, and mind maps	A memory for the people in your life that nudges you to stay in touch
Stage	Not given	MVP
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	GB	NL
Pricing model	Freemium	Free
Pricing	Free: notes, password vault, spaces and folders, up to 2 custom password templates. Annual: $4.9/year includes mind maps, kanban boards, unlimited password templates. Lifetime: $24.9 one-time purchase includes all Annual features with no renewal needed.	Free forever on all accounts currently. Pro pricing will be €0.99 per month or €10.39 per year when subscriptions open. First 100 members receive Pro free, forever.
Key features	Markdown editing for notes Password generation and quick copy Local encryption and master password Custom columns and priorities on kanban boards Mind map export to PNG Spaces and nested folders Cross-platform sync support Workspace backup and export Auto-lock for password vault Search functionality	Birthday reminders with advance notice Stay-in-touch nudges on customizable intervals One-tap check-in logging Gift reminders before important dates Import from iPhone Contacts End-to-end encryption of notes Recovery phrase backup on Pro plan Native iOS notifications Sign in with Apple
What makes it different	All data stored locally with no cloud upload or hosted servers User controls storage location, backup, sync and migration Unified workspace structure across all platforms and content types Existing content remains accessible after Pro downgrade	All your notes encrypted on your device before leaving your phone Tracks time since last contact and prioritizes by who's been waiting longest Shows your own notes during nudges for natural conversation starters No ads, no data sold, selective contact importing Built-in recovery phrase system to restore notes on new phones
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)	7 −1 (down) since last check	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	15	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	3	0

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