# FSNotes vs GitSync.

The clearest difference is price: GitSync. at Free against FSNotes's $4.99. GitSync. also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). FSNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GitSync. is free to download; FSNotes costs $4.99 up front. GitSync. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FSNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

FSNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of FSNotes's written reviews are positive against 53% of GitSync.'s.

FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, GitSync. every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSNotes | GitSync. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsnotes/id1346501102/reviews)** | [4.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitsync/id6744980427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **64.4% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Hlushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277179283) | [ViscousPotential Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810297824) |

## What reviewers say

### FSNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsnotes/id1346501102)

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.

**Highlights:** Plain text Markdown notes, Fast launch and operation, Keyboard shortcuts, iCloud syncing, Markdown preview, Image and code block support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GitSync.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitsync/id6744980427)

This app simplifies file syncing between local folders and Git remotes. It operates in the background with a one-time setup, offering various manual and automatic sync options. Supports multiple authentication methods and advanced Git repository settings.

**Highlights:** Background file syncing, Multiple authentication methods (HTTP/S, SSH, OAuth), Clone and sync Git repositories, Fetch, pull, stage, commit, and push changes, Automatic and scheduled syncs, Repository settings customization, Signed commits and custom commit messages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GitSync AI | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSNotes free?

FSNotes costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GitSync. free?

GitSync. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FSNotes or GitSync.?

FSNotes is rated higher. FSNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while GitSync. averages 4.2 from 30 ratings.

### Do FSNotes or GitSync. have ads?

Neither FSNotes nor GitSync. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FSNotes or GitSync.?

FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and GitSync. every 10 days. Most recently, FSNotes was updated on November 2, 2026 and GitSync. on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*