LocArk vs NotchStar

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LocArk compared with NotchStar
Detail	LocArk	NotchStar
What it does	Private local-first workspace for notes, passwords, kanban boards, and mind maps	Native Mac control center in the notch with clipboard, files, media, calendar, timers and more
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	GB	Not given
Pricing model	Freemium	Paid
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.	$4 USD once, one license for up to 3 Macs, 7 day free trial, 7 day refund policy
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	Clipboard history with search for text, links, images and files File shelf with AirDrop support Now playing controls and artwork Calendar and reminders at a glance Timer, stopwatch and Pomodoro with session tracking Teleprompter with scrolling script Camera mirror for video calls System stats monitoring CPU, memory, disk and network Disk management and cleanup tools Quick notes scratchpad always accessible
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	Native macOS design with system controls and accessibility support Privacy-first with no account or data collection by default Works on Macs without notch with floating pill interface Lightweight native menu bar app with no Dock icon
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)	8 +1 (up) since last check	5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	2
Citation Flow (Majestic)	15	17
Referring domains (Majestic)	3	3

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