FSNotes vs Git
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.
Git
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Git-Integrated Markdown Editor is a fast, native Markdown editor with a complete Git client built in. Write in Markdown with live preview and syntax highlighting, then commit, branch, and push to GitHub — all on your iPhone and iPad, and all on-device. WRITE IN MARKDOWN • Live preview that renders as you type • Syntax highlighting for Markdown and fenced code blocks • Mermaid diagram rendering — flowcharts, sequence diagrams and more • Outline, word count, find & replace, and a command palette • Adjustable font size, line spacing, column width, and themes A REAL GIT CLIENT • Clone any GitHub repository you own or collaborate on • Stage, commit, push, pull and fetch — powered by libgit2, entirely on-device • Branches, history, commit graph, stash, tags and ref comparison • Review your changes in a clear diff before you commit • Secure sign-in with GitHub YOURS, EVERYWHERE • Files app integration — open and edit Markdown in place • Handoff between iPhone and iPad • Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock • A polished split-view experience on iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No tracking, no ads, no analytics • Your content lives in your own GitHub repositories and on your device — never on our servers Git-Integrated Markdown Editor is free to download. A Core Access subscription unlocks the full editor (£4.99/month or £29.99/year) and supports Family Sharing. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled; manage or cancel any time in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://legal.powercoffee.me/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://legal.powercoffee.me/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Git at Free against FSNotes's $4.99. FSNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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
Git is free to download; FSNotes costs $4.99 up front. Git sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FSNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FSNotes | Git |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Hlushchenko | Sean Power2785536351 |
In-app purchases
FSNotes
No in-app purchases
Git
- Core Access (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Core Access (Yearly)$29.991 Year
