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FSNotes

FSNotes · founded 2017

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FSNotes for iPhone and iPad

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Native iPhone and iPad notes app

FSNotes for iPhone

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iPhone app · iCloud Drive sync

FSNotes for Mac

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macOS app · no subscription

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Commercial model
FSNotes describes itself as open source, offers its source code free on GitHub, and says official App Store apps are a one-time purchase with no subscription.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Editing features
Features include syntax highlighting for over 30 programming languages, inline images, Mermaid, MathJax, and a two-pane view.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Encryption
FSNotes can protect individual notes or folders with AES-256 encryption and Touch ID on supported devices.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
File formats
Notes are stored as plain Markdown or TextBundle files that remain readable in other editors.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Git integration
Optional Git integration supports scheduled commits, history, push, and pull.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Integrations
iCloud Drive,Gitfsnot.es · read 20 Sep 2026
Intended users
The maker identifies developers, researchers, writers, and people who organize projects with folders and Markdown as a fit for FSNotes.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Maker and history
The site credits Oleksandr Hlushchenko and says FSNotes has been developed in the open since 2017.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
The current iPad build lacks dedicated iPad features such as full keyboard-shortcut coverage and multi-window support.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Note sharing
Yesfsnot.es · read 20 Sep 2026
Offline access
Yesfsnot.es · read 20 Sep 2026
Offline use
Users can read, search, and edit files stored on their device without an internet connection.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Organization
FSNotes supports folders, tags, pinned notes, and cross-note [[wiki links]].fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy states that the FSNotes app does not collect any data.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Purpose
FSNotes is a native notes app for Mac and iPhone built around user-controlled files and GitHub Flavored Markdown.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Search and scale
The app offers instant search and is described as working smoothly with collections of more than 10,000 files.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Support
Users can contact support by email or consult the documentation; the site also points to GitHub issues and Telegram for help and discussion.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026
Sync
iCloud Drive can synchronize notes between Mac and iPhone; iOS sync does not support Dropbox, WebDAV, or Google Drive.fsnot.es · read 12 Oct 2026

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