GitNotēs is a mobile notes, todos, and infinite canvas app that uses your GitHub repositories as durable, versioned storage. It supports Markdown, Neorg, and Org-mode with an AI assistant, offline-first design, and Git-powered sync.

How is GitNotēs different from GitJournal?

GitNotēs includes an infinite canvas, smart todos with due dates and reminders, an AI assistant, and supports Neorg and Org-mode natively. It offers a more polished mobile-first UX with a Pro subscription model at $3.99/month, $29.99/year, or $39.99 lifetime.

Is GitNotēs open source?

Parts of GitNotēs are open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. The app is developed by Vidwa De Seram in collaboration with Xaventra (Pvt) Ltd in Sri Lanka.

Does GitNotēs work offline?

Yes, GitNotēs is fully offline-first. Your notes are stored locally on your device and sync with your GitHub repository when online. Changes are committed and pushed automatically.

What AI models does GitNotēs support?

GitNotēs AI supports Apple Foundation Models (on-device), Llama, and OpenAI. You can choose which provider to use for AI-powered note creation, editing, and search.

Comparison

GitNotēs vs GitJournal

Two apps. Both store notes in Git. But that's where the similarities end.

GitNotēs is the better choice for most people

More features, better mobile UX, and an AI assistant built in

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Feature	GitNotēs	GitJournal
AI Assistant	Built-in (Apple Foundation, Llama, OpenAI)	Not available
Infinite Canvas	Freeform drawing & pinch-zoom	Not available
Smart Todos	Due dates, reminders, checkboxes	Basic checkboxes only
Markdown Editor	Full editor with toolbar & live preview	Yes
Neorg Support	Native support	Not available
Org-mode Support	Native support	Not available
GitHub Sync	Automatic, conflict-aware	SSH-based
Offline-First	Full offline, auto-sync	Offline capable
Repo Explorer	Browse & manage files in-app	Limited
Pricing	$3.99/mo · $29.99/yr · $39.99 lifetime	Free · $3.99/mo
Open Source	Partial (MPL-2.0 parts)	Fully open source
iOS & Android	Both platforms	Both platforms
Last Update	2026 — actively developed	2022 — slower development

Why GitNotēs wins

AI Assistant built in

GitNotēs has a native AI assistant powered by Apple Foundation Models, Llama, or OpenAI. GitJournal has no AI features whatsoever.

Infinite Canvas

GitNotēs includes a freeform drawing canvas with pinch-zoom and pan. GitJournal is text-only with no canvas capability.

Smart Todos with Reminders

GitNotēs turns todos into a first-class feature with due dates, reminders, and checkboxes synced to GitHub repos. GitJournal offers only basic checkbox functionality.

Neorg & Org-mode

GitNotēs natively supports Neorg and Org-mode file formats popular among Doom Emacs and Neovim users. GitJournal supports only standard Markdown.

Modern Mobile UX

GitNotēs is built mobile-first with a modern design language. GitJournal's UI feels dated by comparison and has received fewer design updates.

Migrating from GitJournal

Switching is straightforward since both apps use standard Markdown files:

Download GitNotēs from the App Store or Google Play
Clone your existing GitJournal repository in GitNotēs
Your existing Markdown notes will appear immediately — no conversion needed
Explore new features: try the AI assistant, set up todos, or sketch on the infinite canvas

Simple, transparent pricing

GitNotēs is free to start. Unlock all features with Pro.

Monthly

$3.99

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

Yearly

$29.99

$2.50/month. Save 50%.

Lifetime

$39.99

One-time. Yours forever.

Made with ♥ by Vidwa De Seram in collaboration with Xaventra