Remarkably fast plain text notes!
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.
Thank you for making an excellent successor to Notational Velocity, one of the all-time great apps. Please add an option to make the default folder Notes. Seeing “Inbox” in huge writing every time I open the app makes me think I’ve opened my emails. I would also like an option to turn off the bar of shortcuts above the keyboard.
Does not seem to sync with the MacOS app
JonDeeOz
Nice coding but does seem to sync with the Mac OS version.
Developer Response
You should check files in iCloud Drive - FSNotes on Mac and mount as main storage. Thats all.
Love this App!!!
j.osb
After diving into the Zettelkasten knowledge management system, I hunted around for the best markdown app to create my external ’brain’, this came up trumps. Developer super responsive, has everything I need. Get it, you’ll love it.
Thank you!
revjayd
Great app, syncs well between devices and finally a app that isn’t just browser in disguise.
Developer Response
Thank you, revjayd. I am very pleased :)
FSNotes 7 is here.
Apple redesigned the system UI once again — and FSNotes follows suit.
All iOS 26 users get the new Liquid Glass design with refreshed menus, updated toolbars, and search moved to the bottom for easier access.
The editor is now even faster thanks to a completely rewritten Syntax Highlighter in native Swift.
You can attach files directly in the editor, not just images — just like on macOS.
A full in-note search is now available as well.
Plus, dozens of bug fixes and many smaller improvements.
Move forward and enjoy the new FSNotes experience.
3 429
Ke
Version 7.1.2
The developer, Oleksandr Hlushchenko, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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