GitNotēs vs Freaks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GitNotēs
This app stores your notes and to-dos as plain text files in your Git repositories, offering seamless syncing across devices and full data ownership. It supports various file formats, includes AI features, and integrates with popular Git hosts.
- Notes and to-dos stored in Git repositories
- Sync via GitHub API or local clone
- Supports Markdown, Org-mode, and Neorg formats
- AI-powered features for transcription and suggestions
- Integration with GitHub, GitLab, and other Git hosts
- Offline queue and auto-sync capabilities
- Reminders and templates
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GitNotes - Notes, Todos and Canvases Backed by Git Your notes are real files in your Git repo. Nothing locks you in. Why GitNotes? - Your data, forever - Every note is a plain Markdown, Neorg, Org, or JSON file in your own Git repository. - Version everything - Edit, branch, diff, and rebase your notes the same way you code. - Works offline - Changes queue locally and sync automatically when you are back online. - Sync anywhere - Connect GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, or any Git host. - Open source - MPL-2.0 licensed, community-driven. Features - Notes, todos, journals, and Excalidraw-style canvases. - Folders, tags, colors, pins, wiki-links, backlinks. - Optional AI chat - Anthropic, OpenAI, Apple Intelligence, on-device Llama. - Biometric lock for privacy. - Light, dark, and system themes. - 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean.
Freaks
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Habits, calendar, journal, and notes, in one beautifully simple app. Watch your consistency score grow as you show up. Your data stays on your device, always. Whether you're trying to build a routine, stay disciplined, or just show up every day, Freaks gives you a simple system that works. Why use Freaks? • Track your daily habits • Build and maintain streaks • See your overall progress through a consistency score. It grows as you do. • See your habits, simply draw, and write micro entries all in one Calendar. • Write whatever you want in personal Notes section. • Save backups locally to your device and restore them whenever you need. Freaks is designed for people who want to stay consistent. No complicated systems. No noise. Consistency isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up every day. Privacy Policy: https://freaks.pro/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GitNotēs at none against Freaks's 3. GitNotēs also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Freaks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GitNotēs asks for nothing beyond the download.
GitNotēs ships an update every 2 days, Freaks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GitNotēs | Freaks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xaventra | Aarya Rokade |
In-app purchases
GitNotēs
No in-app purchases
Freaks
- Freaks Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Freaks Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Freaks Pro Lifetime$69.99
