FSNotes vs gjLists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FSNotes
A fast, modern notes manager for macOS and iOS that uses plain text Markdown files. It's designed for speed and keyboard shortcuts, allowing for seamless iCloud syncing and support for images, code blocks, and math.
- Plain text Markdown notes
- Fast launch and operation
- Keyboard shortcuts
- iCloud syncing
- Markdown preview
- Image and code block support
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FSNotes is a fast, modern notes manager for macOS and iOS. Write and organize your notes in pure Markdown with full control over your files. All notes are stored as plain text on disk, so your data stays open, portable, and future-proof. FSNotes is built for speed. It launches instantly, stays lightweight, and works smoothly even with tens of thousands of notes. Designed for keyboard lovers, it lets you capture ideas and find information in seconds using powerful shortcuts. Sync seamlessly via iCloud Drive, preview Markdown, work with images, code blocks, diagrams, and math — all in a clean, distraction-free interface. Fast. Open. Keyboard-driven.
gjLists
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Use gjLists to manage your lists and to-do items using a clean, simple, and intuitive interface. A list is just a collection of items (names, words, sentences, etc.), but by marking items as done/complete, it can be used as a to-do list. Features: - Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - Designed for iPhone and iPad. - Swipe actions to delete lists/items and mark items as done/undone. - Strikeout completed/done items or mark with a checkmark. - Drag to rearrange lists and items. - Copy lists and items to and from the clipboard. - Duplicate lists. - No limit on the number of lists or items in a list. - Backup and restore your lists. - iCloud list synchronisation across devices. - Supports system dark and light modes. All features are free to use but there is a tip jar if you want to show your appreciation and support the developer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: gjLists at Free against FSNotes's $4.99. FSNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
gjLists is free to download; FSNotes costs $4.99 up front. gjLists sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FSNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, gjLists every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FSNotes | gjLists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (87 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #84 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Hlushchenko | Gavin Jerman |
In-app purchases
FSNotes
No in-app purchases
gjLists
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$1.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Enormous Tip$9.99









