FSNotes vs Fast Dictate
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.
Fast Dictate
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Fast Dictate turns your voice into clean, ready-to-use text in seconds, powered by AI. Speak naturally and let Fast Dictate handle the rest: automatic punctuation, spelling correction, smart capitalization, and proper text formatting. No editing needed. KEY FEATURES • Automatic punctuation and spelling correction • Smart text formatting and capitalization • Transcription history to find past dictations • 50+ languages supported • 4x faster than typing Whether you're writing emails, taking notes, or drafting messages, Fast Dictate gets it done faster and cleaner than typing ever could. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.fastdictate.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Fast Dictate at Free against FSNotes's $4.99. Fast Dictate also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). FSNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#131 vs unranked). On update cadence, 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
Fast Dictate is free to download; FSNotes costs $4.99 up front. Fast Dictate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. FSNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Fast Dictate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FSNotes | Fast Dictate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #131 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Hlushchenko | PIERRICK PETER RENE MICHEL |
In-app purchases
FSNotes
No in-app purchases
Fast Dictate
- Standard - Monthly$14.991 Month
- Pro - Monthly$29.991 Month
- Standard - Yearly$143.991 Year
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- Pro - Yearly$314.991 Year
