Comparison

Strayfiles vs PageMoss

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Strayfiles

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Strayfiles brings all your Markdown files together in one place without moving them. Point to any folder on your device and Strayfiles indexes your notes, docs, and files instantly. ORGANIZE WITHOUT MIGRATING Your files stay exactly where they are. No vault, no restructuring. Strayfiles reads from any folder you choose and builds a unified note tree across all your directories. WRITE IN MARKDOWN Full Markdown editor with syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts. Switch to a rendered preview to see your formatting, tables, code blocks, and more come to life. SEARCH EVERYTHING Full-text search across all your Markdown files by title, content, or tags. Find any note instantly no matter where it lives on your filesystem. SMART WORKSPACES Create virtual folders that group notes by project or topic without touching your filesystem. Filter by workspace to focus on what matters. TAG AND FILTER Add color-coded tags to organize notes your way. Filter by tag to find exactly what you need in seconds. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Keep your notes in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Stray Cloud. End-to-end encrypted so your data stays private. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Mirror files like CLAUDE.md across multiple projects. Get pinged when AI coding agents finish tasks. Give AI assistants direct access to your notes via MCP. TEAMS (PRO) Collaborate on shared workspaces with your team in real time. Everyone sees the same notes, always up to date. KEY FEATURES - Aggregate notes from any folder - Raw Markdown and WYSIWYG editing - Full-text search across all files - Smart workspaces and color-coded tags - Cross-device sync with end-to-end encryption - File mirrors for developer workflows - AI agent notifications (Pings) - Team collaboration (Pro) Terms of Use: https://strayfiles.com/terms

About

PageMoss

Features
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Your thoughts, your device, your intelligence. PageMoss is a local-first knowledge management app where all your data is processed entirely on your device. Complete Privacy - All notes stored locally on your Mac or iPhone - No cloud uploads, no data harvesting - Works offline โ€” no internet required for any core feature - No account needed โ€” start writing immediately On-Device AI Assistant - Chat with AI without sending a single word to the cloud - RAG-powered conversations that search your notes semantically - Create, update, and organize notes through natural conversation Deep Research Mode - Transform scattered notes into comprehensive insights - Multi-strategy search combining semantic, keyword, and fuzzy matching - Generate structured research reports with citations Study Mode - AI-generated quizzes: multiple choice, true/false, short answer - Flashcards with SM-2 spaced repetition algorithm - AI-curated learning paths based on complexity Knowledge Graph - 8 visualization modes: Tag, Link, Semantic, Cluster, Ego, Mindmap, Folder, Timeline - AI-powered semantic analysis discovers hidden connections - Interactive exploration with real-time updates Intelligent Note-Taking - Markdown editor with live preview - LaTeX math equations support - Link your thoughts with [[wiki links]] - Auto-save with version history Obsidian Compatible - Bidirectional sync with your existing Obsidian vault - Preserves YAML frontmatter and folder hierarchy - Standard Markdown files โ€” export anytime No API keys. No usage limits. No monthly fees for AI. Your knowledge. Your device. Your rules. Unlock the full experience with unlimited access to advanced features. โ€ข Unlimited Research Mode โ€ข Unlimited Study Mode with Quiz / Flashcard / Learning Path Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/PageMoss-App-Page-2eff5511043f8098a29dd30b12ffbcb3

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strayfiles at none against PageMoss's 3. PageMoss's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PageMoss sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Strayfiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Strayfiles versus PageMoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrayfilesPageMoss
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 days
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS26.018.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size13 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto Febusharim kang

In-app purchases

None

Strayfiles

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PageMoss

Subscriptions2
  • PageMoss Pro Subscription - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PageMoss Pro Subscription - Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • PageMoss Pro$99.99

Questions

Is Strayfiles free?
Strayfiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PageMoss free?
PageMoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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