FSNotes vs Note Now
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.
Note Now
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Voice-first notes on CarPlay No signal? No problem. Ideas don't wait for good reception. Note Now works completely offline, so you can capture a thought in a tunnel, on a back road, or in a gym basement, exactly when it strikes. Your notes are stored on your device. Your ideas stay with you. Record ideas while driving, at the gym, or on the go, hands-free and eyes-free. Note Now is a distraction-free voice note app for iPhone and Apple CarPlay. Features: Works offline: Record and save anywhere, with or without signal Voice-first: Capture with one tap, no typing needed CarPlay integration: Capture ideas straight from your car's dashboard Organised by groups: Sort notes into custom groups for easy retrieval Transcribed instantly: Your voice becomes searchable text Private by design: Notes are stored locally on your device, not on our servers One-time unlock: Pro features with a single purchase, no subscriptions Perfect for commuters, drivers, and anyone who captures ideas on the move, especially when the signal drops.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Note Now at Free against FSNotes's $4.99. FSNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads and device support 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
Note Now is free to download; FSNotes costs $4.99 up front. Note Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FSNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Note Now every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FSNotes | Note Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (87 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #61 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Hlushchenko | RICHARD JEFFERY VINE |
In-app purchases
FSNotes
No in-app purchases
Note Now
- Note Now Pro$2.99









