# FSNotes vs Tomatino

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tomatino at 100% against FSNotes's 64%. Tomatino also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). FSNotes's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 1) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

FSNotes costs $4.99 and Tomatino $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tomatino holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FSNotes has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of FSNotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tomatino's.

FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Tomatino every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSNotes | Tomatino |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsnotes/id1346501102/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomatino-pomodoro-timer/id6807839006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **87** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleksandr Hlushchenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277179283) | [Missaq Ataschi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806927474) |

## What reviewers say

### FSNotes

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

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### Tomatino

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tomatino-pomodoro-timer/id6807839006)

This productivity tool uses the Pomodoro technique to manage work and break intervals. It integrates with Apple Music or local files for background audio and offers a visual progress indicator. Settings sync across Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Pomodoro timer for work/break cycles, Integrated music playback (Apple Music/local files), Visual progress scale and color-coded phases, Live Activity and Dynamic Island support, iCloud sync for settings across devices, Spotlight, Shortcuts, and Siri integration

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FSNotes free?

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

### Is Tomatino free?

Tomatino costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FSNotes or Tomatino?

Tomatino is rated higher. FSNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Tomatino averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FSNotes or Tomatino have ads?

Neither FSNotes nor Tomatino shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FSNotes or Tomatino?

FSNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tomatino every 2 days. Most recently, FSNotes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tomatino on October 30, 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.*