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Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by ericax » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:08 AM UTC

pixard wrote: post #28

Can you clarify what "Hybrid web app" means? Are the mobile apps React Native / Flutter / something else?

Yup! The app is written in TypeScript and shares much of the code with our desktop app. We're using Capacitor https://capacitorjs.com/

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by aiisjustanif » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:08 AM UTC

coder-3 wrote: post #8

Obsidian is just too great. They really focused on what matters deeply to the PKM crowd and found an elegant way to serve that need

They are not the biggest app in this space to do it. Joplin did this a while back. BoostNote is working on it.

https://github.com/laurent22/joplin/

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by hebrox » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:08 AM UTC

I've picked up studying math. Right now I'm using "plain" markdown, but I'm starting to struggle with writing down formulas. Is this something that Obsidian (or something related) support well?

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by yhoiseth » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:10 AM UTC

hebrox wrote: post #33

I've picked up studying math. Right now I'm using "plain" markdown, but I'm starting to struggle with writing down formulas. Is this something that Obsidian (or something related) support well?

https://help.obsidian.md/How+to/Format+your+notes#Math

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by rvieira » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:15 AM UTC

wiradikusuma wrote: post #13

Has anyone used Joplin ( https://joplinapp.org/ )? How does it compare to Obsidian? I've used Joplin for a while. It's Markdown so I like it. The UI is dry (compared to Evernote).

I have both on iOS and I have to say I much prefer Obsidian.

Although Joplin is FOSS, Obisian uses plain text files rather than a database which is a massive plus to me, personally.

Also, Obsidian UI is light-years ahead of Joplin's. It's interesting that (IIUC) Obsidian is also not native but it feels completely native when compared to Joplin.

Also most Obsidian plugins work fine on desktop and mobile and the ecosystem is visibly growing. I don't think Joplin's plugins are really getting a huge traction.

All in all, Obsidian replaced most other apps I used (Bear, Noteplan, Evernote). The only thing I can imagine replacing Obsidian is LogSeq if they get their mobile app right.

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by bennyp101 » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:19 AM UTC

aiisjustanif wrote: post #24

wiradikusuma wrote: post #13

Has anyone used Joplin ( https://joplinapp.org/ )? How does it compare to Obsidian? I've used Joplin for a while. It's Markdown so I like it. The UI is dry (compared to Evernote).

After what feels like trying every note tool under the sun. I’ve been using Joplin 3 years now and won’t leave if I can help it. Why pay Obsidian $4/month, when Joplin is free and open source, can sync, has a desktop App for every OS, has a mobile app, encryption at rest, and I can contribute to it?

It's only $4 a month if you want to use their sync, there is a plugin for using github to sync (if that is your thing) or I just use syncthing and have my obsidian folder there.

Edit: Actually, I guess that won't work with mobile

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by RBerenguel » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:20 AM UTC

I have been using the beta (iPad Mini 5, iPad Pro 2021, iPhone) since around January and it has worked excellent. Obsidian is a great piece of software

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by bennyp101 » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:22 AM UTC

wiradikusuma wrote: post #13

Has anyone used Joplin ( https://joplinapp.org/ )? How does it compare to Obsidian? I've used Joplin for a while. It's Markdown so I like it. The UI is dry (compared to Evernote).

I used to use Joplin, nothing wrong with it, but I found Obsidian via HN a while back, and it just kinda clicked for me.

With the plugins and bits now, its really quite nice - and personally I find the UI much nicer than Joplin

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by cube2222 » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:22 AM UTC

cube2222 wrote: post #18

That's lovely! I've started using Obsidian just yesterday and have been loving it so far. I had to get 1writer to work with it on the go, and now this, problem solved! It was my only major gripe with the product. Now it's perfect! It's really really useful when notes about a topic surpass one page, and need good organization.

Actually, what would make it totally perfect, would be an easy way to create editable handwritten blocks on an iPad.

Re: Show HN: Obsidian for Mobile – Plain-text knowledge base on the go

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Post by lonesword » Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:27 AM UTC

Raphomet wrote: post #3

I'm a note-taking power nerd who has used all the buzzy apps on Macs. Obsidian is by far the best — it's become my personal journal, my knowledge base, a quick and dirty blog, a place to keep loose notes. The development velocity of the (TWO PERSON!) team behind this app is ridiculous. They're constantly pushing updates, and seem to handle all facets of app development with aplomb. No affiliation, just a happy user!

>The development velocity of the (TWO PERSON!) team behind this app is ridiculous

This! I just checked their page for a "careers" button to see if they got VC funding and are raising a team. Nope, still just 2 people. It's not that they are able to move fast, it's that they are moving fast while making a product that looks good, does the job, and is snappy. Kudos to the (2 person) team!