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FSNotes vs MiaoYan: catalog facts
FSNotes	MiaoYan
Paid No subscription; the official stable release is distributed through the App Store.	Free Free to download from the GitHub releases page.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Notes are plain Markdown files readable without the app Built-in Git backups with history	Native Swift app, not Electron Notes stay as plain Markdown files in your own folder
Apple platforms only Sync relies on iCloud Drive or your own Git setup	macOS only No WYSIWYG editing mode
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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