# Nextcloud Notes

> Mobile note editor syncing with Nextcloud server for cross-device access. (iPhone/iPad app by Nextcloud GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud-notes/id813973264 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nextcloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296825573)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 94 App Store ratings · 148 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Korean, Czech
- Released: 2014-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud-notes/id813973264/reviews.md

## What is Nextcloud Notes?

Note: Access to a Nextcloud server with the Notes app installed is required to use this app. Visit https://nextcloud.com for more information.

Nextcloud Notes is a notes editor that syncs with the Notes app (https://github.com/nextcloud/notes/releases) on your server.

Once you have logged in to your server, all notes will be kept in sync between devices and also the web interface. Optionally supports sync on startup.

You can create and delete notes directly on the device. Notes can be organized in categories. Edit as plain text or use markdown for rich formatting. Notes can be copied or exported to other apps or services in several formats.

If you have a sync client (optional) installed on your desktop computer all notes will be there too, and can be edited with any text editor.

## Key features

- Syncs with Nextcloud server
- Create and delete notes
- Organize notes in categories
- Plain text editing
- Markdown formatting
- Export notes

## What do users think of Nextcloud Notes?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✅ Successfully syncs with Nextcloud instances
- ⚡ Improving performance and reliability over time
- 📝 Simple, lightweight note-taking interface
- 🔒 Privacy-focused with self-hosted option
- 📱 Cross-platform availability (iOS, Android)
- ✨ Markdown support and preview mode
- 🔄 Regular updates and improvements

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent data loss and note deletion issues
- 🔌 Unreliable synchronization with server
- 🔐 Login and authentication failures
- ⚠️ Poor handling of connection interruptions
- 📉 App crashes and force-closes required
- ❌ Doesn't stay logged in
- 🚫 Broken with recent Nextcloud versions
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🎨 Lacks formatting and editing tools
- 📋 Cannot handle large note collections
- 🔄 Navigation controls disappear after editing
- ⚙️ Inconsistent behavior across platforms

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Notes randomly appear empty and lose content
- Empty files being saved to server
- Login resets to default server address
- 404 errors when getting settings
- Sync fails with large note collections
- Navigation menu disappears after editing
- Keyboard covers input area
- Search field disappears after closing notes
- Cursor jumps to top of note while typing
- App disconnects during editing
- Session timeout errors with non-dismissible dialogs
- Conflict resolution interface unreadable
- Cannot switch between markdown and preview modes
- Notes don't upload from mobile to server
- Inconsistent note naming behavior
- App overwrites server files without checking versions
- Login fails with self-hosted servers
- App password authentication not supported
- Slow text input with 100ms delay per character

**Most requested features**

- Text formatting options (bold, underline, italics)
- File and image attachment support
- Note categorization and organization
- Pin important notes to top
- Ability to rename notes easily
- Offline mode with local caching
- Multi-account/profile switching
- Real-time collaborative editing
- Undo/redo functionality
- App-specific password support
- End-to-end encryption support
- Checkbox functionality in reading mode
- Share to Notes from other apps
- App lock with biometric authentication
- Direct note opening to preview page
- Remember app state on restart
- Mac app availability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcloud-notes/id813973264/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-08-25, version 33.0.1*

Terrible app

### 4/5 — Improvements Made

*2026-08-09, version 33.0.1*

Based on the previous reviews this app seems ok now on IOS. Might be worth another try.

### 5/5 — 2026 Works good

*2026-08-06, version 33.0.1*

syncs back and forth just fine. nextcloud for a personal cloud is free. gets me off google and apple.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work from day 1

*2026-07-21, version 33.0.1*

App won’t work and sync notes if you are hosting your own home server. Useless

### 4/5 — Passt, fast

*2026-07-17*

Alte Notizen werden noch angezeigt. Konnte jetzt doch wieder Notizen anlegen. Vielleicht war der Fehler dann doch eher vor dem Bildschirm.  Das Thema mit der Vervielfältigung von Notizen habe ich aber auch. Heute Morgen hatte ich 4 neue Notizen. Wenn die App mal kurz im Hintergrund ist, habe ich oft eine Fehler Meldung zum Sync timeout. Die Meldung geht erst weg, wenn ich die App voll schieße. Ich kann aber trotz des angezeigten Fehlers, durch nach unten ziehen, einen Sync auslösen, der zum Abschluss kommt. Mein Server läuft auf Version 33.

### 3/5 — Lässt Bewertungen löschen

*2026-05-05*

Eigentlich hatte ich konstruktive und gute Kritik sowie Anregungen sowie Verbesserungsvorschläge für diese App. Dies shattered ich mit 2 Sternen auch hier niedergeschrieben. Scheinbar gehört nextcloud aber zu den Unternehmen die Rezension löschen lassen, wenn sie nicht dem entsprechend was sie hören wollen. Ich war also verwundert, als ich eine Mail bekam, dass Meike Rezension gelöscht wurde. Joar. So kann man natürlich auch mit Kritik umgehen. Super Nextcloud! Minus ein Kunde.

### 1/5 — Broken Sync

*2026-05-05, version 33.0.0*

I’m never able to actually use this with Notes in my Nextcloud instance, which is really frustrating.

### 5/5 — It works

*2026-04-13, version 33.0.0*

Speed is not perfect for me, but I see some improvements regularly

### 4/5 — Es wird besser 👍

*2026-04-09*

Mich hatte in der Vergangenheit massiv gestört, dass Bilder in den Mobile Apps nicht angezeigt wurden. Ich benötige diese Funktion in meinen Notes sehr häufig. Daher freue ich mich das hier weiterentwickelt wurde. Nun kann ich die App tatsächlich effektiv einsetzen. Vielen Dank

### 1/5 — Tired of the app randomly emptying my notes

*2026-04-07, version 33.0.0*

I've been having this problem off and on now for a few months - I'll try to pull up a note, it'll appear to be empty, then I close it. I then have to log in via a browser, go to the files section and find the note, and revert its version to the one before that had data. An error is logged in Nextcloud, too, saying that an empty file was being saved - but I have no idea when it's going to happen or how to prevent it. My only recourse is to dump the app (on iOS and Android, had the problem with both platforms) and just use the web interface. This app should be fixed or trashed.

## Frequently asked questions about Nextcloud Notes

### What is Nextcloud Notes?

Nextcloud Notes is a mobile application designed for creating, editing, and managing your notes. It requires access to a Nextcloud server with the Notes app installed to function, allowing for seamless synchronization of your notes across multiple devices and the web interface.

### How does the synchronization work?

Once you log in to your Nextcloud server, all your notes will be kept in sync between your mobile device, other devices, and the web interface. This ensures that any changes made on one platform are reflected everywhere. Sync on startup is also an optional feature.

### What kind of formatting does it support?

You can edit your notes as plain text for simplicity, or utilize markdown for rich formatting. This allows for features like headings, bold text, italics, lists, and more, making your notes more organized and visually appealing.

### Can I use this app without a Nextcloud server?

No, access to a Nextcloud server with the Notes app installed is a mandatory requirement to use this mobile application. The app's primary function is to sync with and manage notes stored on your personal Nextcloud instance.

### How can I export my notes?

Notes created within the app can be copied or exported to other applications or services. The app supports exporting notes in several different formats, providing flexibility in how you share or back up your written content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 33.0.1 — 2026-05-06

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 33.0.0 — 2026-03-16

We continuously improve the Nextcloud Notes app to ensure you always have the latest features, performance enhancements, and security updates.

### 4.4.0 — 2025-06-12

- This release brings a new login experience in line with the other apps by Nextcloud.
- Updated localizations.
- Improvements and bug fixes.

### 4.3.1 — 2025-03-17

• Improved support for right-to-left languages.
• Improved iPad support.
• Updated appearance of some controls like undo and redo buttons in the editor.
• Updated localizations.

### 4.3.0 — 2024-12-01

UI improvements

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