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DS note

DS note

by Synology Inc.

108 ratings
394 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📊 Productivity
Free

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Synology Inc.
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About

Create, organize, and share notes anywhere, even offline. This app syncs with your personal cloud storage, allowing you to manage to-do lists, project information, and memories. Organize with tags, notebooks, and shortcuts for easy access and sharing.

✓Note creation and editing
✓Offline access
✓Tagging and notebook organization
✓Note sharing
✓Sync with Synology NAS
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of DS note. Based on 108 reviews and a 2.8/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 17 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🔒Data stored on personal NAS for privacy
  • 🔄Reliable synchronization across devices
  • 💰Free alternative to Evernote
  • 📱Available on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Web)
  • ✅Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🏠Self-hosted solution without cloud dependency
  • 📝Basic note-taking features work well
  • 🔐Encrypted note support
  • 👥Note sharing capabilities
  • 📋Task/to-do list functionality

Negative things

  • 🐛Notes disappear when app left open without saving
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and app instability
  • 🐛Copy-paste functionality unreliable
  • 🐛Keyboard arrow keys don't work on iPad
  • 🐛Apple Pencil causes app crashes
  • 🐛Sync failures and connection issues
  • 🐛Data loss and content corruption
  • 🎨Outdated and unattractive UI design
  • ⏱️Very slow performance and lag
  • 🔄Inconsistent syncing between devices
  • ⌨️Poor text editing experience
  • 📱iPad and iPhone versions have different features
  • 🚫No dark mode support
  • 🚫No offline mode available
  • 🚫No auto-save functionality
  • 📦Minimal updates in years
  • 🔌High battery consumption on iPad
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What's New in DS note

1.12.4

March 13, 2023

Compatibility & Installation 1. Updated the minimum support version to iOS 14.0. Fixed Issues 1. Fixed an issue where notebooks might not be archived properly. 2. Fixed an issue where users could not edit notes normally. 3. Fixed an issue where clipboard content could not be pasted to a note properly. 4. Fixed an issue where search criteria might not work properly. 5. Fixed some issues regarding voice input. 6. Fixed an issue where the app might quit unexpectedly upon glide typing input. 7. Fixed an issue where the arrow keys on an external keyboard might not work properly. 8. Minor bug fixes and stability enhancement.

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User reviews

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ABANDONWARE

Synology hasn’t updated this in over 3 years. It’s rife with bugs and will work just long enough to really sting. STEER CLEAR!
PhilyCheezeStakePhilyCheezeStake

Just old not updated

This app has potential but think it’s just been buried. No dark mode. No ability to collaborate at the same time with another user. No password protected note sharing. Sync issues which can lead to conflicts with notes. Pls Synology bring notes some decent updates like that of Synology Office
Sponge188Sponge188

Synology ты это читаешь???

Приложение очень неудобное, все записные книги в один ряд, это удобно если тебе это приложение нужно что бы поиграться, для работы это непригодно. Я думаю Synology просто наплевали на обычных пользователей. Скажите, сколько вам нужно заплатить что бы вы обновили приложение, добавили дерево вложений??? Или лучше искать ему замену в Docker???
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PanzerusePanzeruse

バグ？

メモを描いてる途中にスマホをロックすると、書いた内容は全て消えてしまいます。ロックする前に保存しないとダメな仕様のようです。でも、意図せずロックされることもあるわけで、そういうことを想定してないならば、設計段階から残っているバグと考えるべきでしょう。
簡単に直せるバグとおもいますが、メンテもされてないアプリなので期待薄ですね。
やまとのたけるやまとのたける

Can’t even connect to the NAS

Promising as a concept but never worked
KronakaidamusKronakaidamus
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

26 issues

Notes content erased when leaving app open

Bug

App crashes on startup

Bug

App crashes when using Apple Pencil

Bug

App crashes during text input with swipe-to-text

Bug

App crashes when printing

Bug

Keyboard disappears during note editing

Bug

Cannot paste text from clipboard

Bug

Arrow keys non-functional in note body

Bug

Sync stuck at certain percentage

Bug

Login failures with QuickConnect

Bug

HTTPS connection not working on iOS

Bug

Formatting changes after sync between devices

Bug

Shared notes don't sync properly

Bug

Copy-paste causes font changes

Bug

Phantom bullets in lists after paste

Bug

Cursor control issues in text editing

Bug

Images not displaying or loading slowly

Bug

Voice input crashes app

Bug

Checklist items not syncing in shared notes

Bug

iPad version text input issues

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 14 and 15

Bug

DynDNS connection broken after updates

Bug

Sync conflicts between devices

Bug

Search returns irrelevant results

Bug

Notification functionality unreliable

Bug

iPad Pro resolution not interpreted correctly

Bug
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Requested Features

26 requests

Dark mode for all platforms

Feature

Apple Pencil support for iPad

Feature

Arrow key support for Bluetooth keyboards

Feature

Auto-save functionality

Feature

Offline mode for note creation

Feature

Markdown support

Feature

Code block formatting

Feature

Table creation and editing

Feature

PDF import and annotation

Feature

Export to PDF and other formats

Feature

Nested notebooks/folders (sub-notes)

Feature

Drag-and-drop file attachments

Feature

Web clipper browser extension

Feature

Recurring tasks/reminders

Feature

Task assignment to other users

Feature

Calendar integration

Feature

Improved search functionality

Feature

Import from Evernote (.enex files)

Feature

Widgets for home screen

Feature

Better formatting options

Feature

Image editing and markup

Feature

Handwriting recognition

Feature

Split-screen support on iPad

Feature

Collaborative editing

Feature

Password-protected note sharing

Feature

TLS 1.3 support

Feature

FAQ

What is DS note?

DS note is a mobile application designed for creating, organizing, and sharing notes. It allows users to manage various types of information, from to-do lists to project details and personal memories, with robust editing features.

Do I need a Synology NAS to use DS note?

Yes, you must own a Synology NAS to run this app. It is designed to sync and work in conjunction with the Note Station software installed on your Synology NAS server, your personal cloud.

How can I organize my notes with DS note?

You can organize your notes using tags, notebooks, and shortcuts. This system allows for efficient categorization and quick retrieval of your information, making it easy to manage your notes.

Can I use DS note without an internet connection?

Yes, the app allows you to take notes anywhere, even with no network. Your notes are kept in sync with your Synology NAS, ensuring that your data is always up-to-date once you reconnect.

Is DS note free to use?

DS note is a free application. However, it requires you to own a Synology NAS and have Note Station 1.1 or later installed on it to access its full range of features.