Comparison

Nextcloud vs CoNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nextcloud

Access, manage, and share your files and photos from your private cloud storage. Upload media to free up phone space, work on documents offline, and utilize AI assistance. Secure your data with password or FaceID protection and end-to-end encryption.

Highlights
  • Connect multiple cloud accounts
  • Access and share documents
  • Upload photos and videos
  • Offline file access
  • AI Assistant
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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Regain control over your data. The Nextcloud app for iOS brings your photos and files with you wherever you go! - Connect one or multiple accounts to your private or business cloud. - Access, work on and share documents wherever you are. - Upload your photos and videos to your Nextcloud to save space on your phone. - Browse photos and videos stored on your private cloud. - Choose files to keep available even when you're offline. - Additional features: - Nextcloud AI Assistant - Drag and drop between multiple Nextcloud Files windows on your iPad - Protect your account with a password or FaceID - Support for End to end encryption. New to Nextcloud? Nextcloud is a collaboration platform designed for private clouds. Host it yourself or with a company you trust and you gain a complete digital workplace with online office document collaboration, video calls and chat, email, calendar and project management, a local AI assistant and much more. See https://nextcloud.com/hub to find out what Nextcloud can do for you! For discussions and reporting issues please go to https://help.nextcloud.com/c/clients/ios

About

CoNotes

Features
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CoNotes: Collaborative Event & Note Management Stop the group chat chaos. Start coordinating with CoNotes. Planning a group trip, a wedding, a team project, or just a dinner with friends? CoNotes is the all-in-one workspace designed to keep everyone on the same page. From real-time note syncing to automated expense tracking, manage every detail of your event in one seamless, collaborative environment. WHY CONOTES? Most group events fail because information is scattered across messy chats and endless spreadsheets. CoNotes replaces the noise with a structured, real-time hub where every member knows their role, every task is assigned, and every expense is accounted for. KEY FEATURES: 1. REAL-TIME COLLABORATION Live Syncing: See updates the moment they happen. Whether it’s a shopping list or a venue itinerary, everyone stays in the loop. Shared Workspace: A unified view for all members ensures no detail is missed and no task is duplicated. 2. INSTANT GROUP JOINING QR Code Invites: No more manual entry. Admins can generate a secure QR code for any event. Just scan, and you’re in. Member Roles: Assign members as Admins or standard Members to manage permissions and keep your event data secure. 3. SMART BILL STATISTICS Expense Tracking: Log costs directly within your notes. CoNotes automatically aggregates totals for the entire event. Transparent Splitting: View total bills and member contributions at a glance. No more awkward math at the end of the night. 4. ORGANIZED WORKSPACES Task Assignment: Designate "Payers" and "Assignees" for every note to ensure accountability. Account Portability: Your data is tied to your email. Easily recover your workspace on any device using a secure email verification code. PERFECT FOR: Travel & Trips Events & Parties Shared Households Project Teams Download CoNotes today and experience the power of effortless group coordination.

Screenshots

Nextcloud4 screens
CoNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CoNotes at 15.1 against Nextcloud's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Nextcloud versus CoNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextcloudCoNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size341 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNextcloud GmbHHuynh Tran

Bugs and requests

Nextcloud

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to open/edit text files
  • Issues with password-protected folders
  • Problems with HEIC file support
  • Inconsistent video playback
  • Crashes on launch after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved background photo/file sync
  • Better integration with iOS Files app
  • Support for more file types and document editing
  • Customizable sorting and organization options
  • Streamlined setup and configuration

CoNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nextcloud

No in-app purchases

None

CoNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nextcloud free?
Nextcloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CoNotes free?
CoNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nextcloud or CoNotes have ads?
Neither Nextcloud nor CoNotes shows ads.

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