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Fossify Notes vs Noto: catalog facts
Fossify Notes	Noto
Free Free and open source, with no ads.	Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license.
Android	Android
Very simple text field for fast note entry Supports checklists as well as text notes	Designed as a minimal note-taking app Local-first approach
Android only Not designed for large, structured note collections	Android only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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