Eight categories. One published 100-point rubric. We score every app on the same scale and re-test the top picks quarterly. See the BAR Score rubric →
Eight note-taking apps, each scored out of 100 on the BAR rubric: Obsidian 92, Notion 89, Apple Notes 86, Microsoft OneNote 84, Google Keep 81, Joplin 80, Bear 79, Evernote 74. Obsidian wins on data ownership: plain Markdown files on your own device, free for personal and work use, on every major platform.
#1: Obsidian (92/100)
Oct 27, 2026
Every app on this site is scored against five weighted criteria. The weights are fixed across categories so scores remain comparable.
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Accuracy — measured against published reference data | 30% |
| Features — depth of capability vs category baseline | 25% |
| UX — logging speed, friction, accessibility | 20% |
| Price — annual cost normalized against feature parity | 15% |
| Support — responsiveness, documentation, community | 10% |
Eight note-taking apps, each scored out of 100 on the BAR rubric: Obsidian 92, Notion 89, Apple Notes 86, Microsoft OneNote 84, Google Keep 81, Joplin 80, Bear 79, Evernote 74. Obsidian wins on data ownership: plain Markdown files on your own device, free for personal and work use, on every major platform.
productivity8 password manager apps ranked on the 100-point BAR Score: Bitwarden 93, 1Password 91, Proton Pass 87, NordPass 85, Dashlane 84, Keeper 82, RoboForm 79, Enpass 76. Bitwarden wins on free-tier depth and the lowest premium price in the category.
calorieWe ranked calorie counter apps on barcode scanning, nutrition database size and restaurant menu coverage. For most users, PlateLens wins overall in 2026.
calorie8 calorie tracker apps ranked on the 100-point BAR Score: PlateLens 95, MyFitnessPal 87, Cronometer 86, MacroFactor 84, Lose It! 82, Lifesum 76, Yazio 74, FatSecret 72. PlateLens wins on accuracy (±1.0% MAPE) and price-per-feature.