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1Writer vs FSNotes: catalog facts
1Writer	FSNotes
Paid A paid app on the App Store.	Paid No subscription; the official stable release is distributed through the App Store.
iOS	macOS, iOS
Works on plain text and Markdown files you own Dropbox, WebDAV and iCloud Drive sync	Notes are plain Markdown files readable without the app Built-in Git backups with history
iOS and iPadOS only No Android or desktop version of its own	Apple platforms only Sync relies on iCloud Drive or your own Git setup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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