Comparison

FSNotes vs Clebex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FSNotes

A remarkably fast and modern text notes manager for macOS and iOS. Organize your thoughts in pure Markdown, with all data stored as plain text files for ultimate portability and future-proofing. Designed for speed and keyboard efficiency, it handles vast note collections seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Pure Markdown support
  • Plain text file storage
  • Instant launch and lightweight performance
  • Powerful keyboard shortcuts
  • iCloud Drive synchronization
  • 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.

About

Clebex

Features
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Clebex Workspace Management Solution provides an intuitive platform to seamlessly manage room, desk, and resource bookings, streamlining the transition back to the office. Key features include: Effortless Booking: Reserve desks and meeting rooms with a single click. Comprehensive Resource Management: Oversee bookings for desks, meeting rooms, parking spaces, and more. Scheduler: manage bookings with recurrences and non regular series, services, visitors and much from Outlook or Clebex. Grid View: Interact with an advanced, synchronized grid that integrates with your calendar, featuring drag-and-drop functionality. Advanced Navigation: Explore spaces with immersive 5D maps. Microsoft Outlook Integration: Leverage the powerful Clebex Add-in for seamless scheduling. Automated Visitor Management: Full automation from meeting registration to visitor check-in. Additional Services: Easily arrange services, such as catering, for meetings. Setup and Restore Management: Schedule preparation and reset times around bookings. Automated Cleaning Coordination: Streamline cleaning protocols following bookings. Real-time Occupancy Monitoring: Track space usage with wireless sensor technology. Flexible Hardware Integration: Compatible with various screen systems (hardware agnostic).

Screenshots

FSNotes4 screens
Clebex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Clebex at Free against FSNotes's $4.99. FSNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Clebex is free to download; FSNotes costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Clebex every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FSNotes versus Clebex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSNotesClebex
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (87 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr HlushchenkoClebex LLC

In-app purchases

None

FSNotes

No in-app purchases

None

Clebex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FSNotes free?
FSNotes costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clebex free?
Clebex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FSNotes or Clebex have ads?
Neither FSNotes nor Clebex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FSNotes or Clebex?
FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clebex every 6 weeks. Most recently, FSNotes was updated on November 10, 2026 and Clebex on November 8, 2026.

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