FSNotes vs Husk
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.
Husk
This app offers private, offline AI chat interactions with your own hosted models. It provides a secure and customizable experience for AI enthusiasts and developers, with optional iCloud sync for chat history.
- Offline AI model interaction
- Ollama-compatible interface
- Customizable system prompts
- Optional iCloud sync
- Support for text attachments
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Husk is a powerful, privacy-first AI chat app designed for iOS (macOS support coming soon). Connect seamlessly with your privately hosted models like Llama 2, Mistral, Vicuna, and more, all through a sleek, native Ollama-compatible interface. Experience unfiltered, secure conversations with your AI — fully offline by default, with optional iCloud sync to keep your chat history safe and accessible across your Apple devices. Features include: - Offline, private interaction with your AI models - Support for text-based attachments (image support coming soon) - Highly customisable system prompts and chat personalisation - Upcoming support for additional AI providers via API keys - Whether you’re a developer, AI enthusiast, or privacy-conscious user, Husk lets you harness the power of AI on your terms. Privacy Policy: https://nathan1258.github.io/Husk/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FSNotes at 4.7 against Husk's 2.3. FSNotes also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%) and ratings volume (86 vs 3). Husk's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). 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
FSNotes costs $4.99 and Husk $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FSNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FSNotes has 86 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of FSNotes's written reviews are positive against 33% of Husk's.
FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Husk every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FSNotes | Husk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (86 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Hlushchenko | Ellisn Ltd |
Customer experience
FSNotes
Husk
In-app purchases
FSNotes
No in-app purchases
Husk
No in-app purchases
