Journal vs Notes
Journal is a free journaling app from Apple, while Notes is a very simple note-taking app.
Apple Journal
Journal helps you capture and write about the details of everyday moments and special events using photos, videos, audio recordings, places, and more. Journaling suggestions make it easy to remember your daily experiences, so you never have to start with a blank page. Journal makes it easy to take a moment to reflect on your day.
Apple Notes
Notes is perfect for when you need to note something down quickly. You can do basic formatting, checklists, tables, drawings, add photos, and even scan documents. It’s not the most powerful note-taking app, but it’s definitely the simplest.
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