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24 alternatives to Owlscroll

A tool for guarding thoughts through time.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Owlscroll launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Paper 3.0▲779

   The new sticky note

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Scrintal▲784

   Go from ideas to insights, one block at a time

   2024 · scrintal.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   WriteMapper▲236

   Get from idea 💭 to final draft 📄 in no time using mind maps

   2017 · writemapper.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Ulysses III▲293

   A powerful writing tool for Mac, iPad, and iPhone

   2014 · its alternatives →

5. 5MT
   Muse – Tool for Thought on iPad▲266

   2020 · launch-preview.museapp.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Muse for Setapp▲253

   Clear thinking now in Dark mode, calm your mind & your eyes

   2024 · allume.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Canvas for iOS▲307

   Write with your team, in realtime, using markdown

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   WriteMapper 2▲200

   Skyrocket your writing productivity using mind maps 💭

   2019 · writemapper.com · its alternatives →

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   WriteMapper for iPhone▲119

   Get from idea to final draft in no time with mind maps

   2019 · writemapper.com · its alternatives →

10. 10NY
    No YC interview, but here's my application▲148

    2013 · penflip.com · its alternatives →

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    Owledge▲103

    Stop loosing so much time searching through all your tools

    2024 · owledge.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Wise owl▲107

    A task manager to avoid feeling overwhelmed

    2024 · wiseowl.cat · its alternatives →

13. 13
    WriteMapper for iPad▲79

    Turn ideas 💭 into text documents 📄 using mind maps

    2018 · writemapper.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Talers▲107

    The next-generation writing application

    2023 · talers.io · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Stack▲120

    A beautiful and smart key-value based writing app

    2017 · stack-writer.com · its alternatives →

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    Ulysses–a writing tool I built to refocus when my mind is too loud▲18

    2020 · ulysses.sonnet.io · its alternatives →

17. 17AG
    A Github for writers?▲181

    2013 · penflip.com · its alternatives →

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    Paper 4.0▲181

    Arrange sketches and notes in your online journal

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Scribble▲88

    Microjournaling app for quick reflections & notes

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Ulysses 18▲119

    A writing app that helps you focus on what you want to say

    2019 · ulysses.app · its alternatives →

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    Thoughtwriter – a digital whiteboard for your thoughts▲99

    2017 · thoughtwriter.org · its alternatives →

22. 22
    BeVisionary▲82

    Interactive diary app oriented to your personal goals!

    2018 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    WriteMapper 4▲131

    Content writing productivity tool that uses AI and mind maps

    2023 · writemapper.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Thoughtwriter▲85

    A privacy-focused journal and mood tracker

    2021 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →