Qnotes3 vs QLoad Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Qnotes3
Capture ideas on your iOS device with this note-taking tool. Organize notes into notebooks, sections, and individual notes. Share and collaborate on your notes with others, syncing seamlessly with your QNAP NAS.
- Note-taking on iOS devices
- Sync with QNAP NAS
- 3-tier note structure
- Share notes
- Collaborative work
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Qnotes 3 is designed to work with Notes Station 3 in a QNAP NAS with QTS 4.3 and above. It is a convenient note-taking tool for collecting ideas on your iOS device. Add a note by writing, recording audio, taking photos, and attaching files. Key features: - Take notes and sync with your QNAP NAS. - 3 tier structure: Notebook, Section, and notes. - Share with your notes. - Collaborative work with your friends
QLoad Station
This app provides a secure and feature-rich mobile client for managing QNAP Download Station. It offers full control over downloads, NAS monitoring, and seamless iOS integration, allowing users to manage their QNAP servers from anywhere.
- Secure and private connection
- Full download task control
- Add tasks via URLs or browser extension
- Background notifications for updates
- Monitor NAS storage and system health
- Integrated RSS feed manager
- Home Screen Widgets and Live Activities
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QLoad Station is the ultimate mobile client for managing your QNAP Download Station. Take full control of your downloads with a secure, private, and feature-rich interface for QTS 4.0 and QTS 5.0+. SECURE & PRIVATE CONNECTION • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device and your NAS • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Connect seamlessly on your local network or remotely via myQNAPcloud • Full support for SSL/TLS encryption & 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) POWERFUL DOWNLOAD MANAGEMENT • Full control over your tasks: start, pause, resume, delete, and clear • Add tasks from URLs, files, or directly from your browser with the Share Extension • Advanced filtering to sort and find your downloads easily • Get real-time updates with background notifications • Select specific files within a task before downloading ADVANCED NAS FEATURES • Monitor your NAS storage and system health • Integrated RSS feed manager to automate your downloads • Powerful search to find new content from your configured sources • Manage multiple QNAP NAS servers from one app SEAMLESS iOS INTEGRATION • Home Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your tasks and storage. • Live Activities: Track your active downloads on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Face ID & Touch ID: Secure your app and your saved connections. • Dark Mode: A beautiful interface that’s easy on the eyes. • Shortcuts & Intents: Automate your download workflow. EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes - no technical knowledge required • Intuitive and modern interface designed for iOS • Manage your favorite servers and accounts with ease • In-app browser for easy navigation and task creation Whether you're at home or on the go, QLoad Station provides the most complete and secure way to manage your QNAP Download Station. Made by the QNAP community for QNAP users. Need help? Have a suggestion or feature request? Email me at contact@qload.app! --- Some features require a subscription (annual) or a lifetime purchase. A free trial is available. QLoad Station is not affiliated with QNAP Inc. Terms of use: https://qload.app/resources/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QLoad Station at 4.1 against Qnotes3's 1.7. QLoad Station also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Qnotes3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. QLoad Station sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Qnotes3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
QLoad Station holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Qnotes3's written reviews are positive against 46% of QLoad Station's.
Qnotes3 ships an update every 3 months, QLoad Station every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qnotes3 | QLoad Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (15 ratings) | 4.1 (50 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 50 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QNAP Systems, Inc. | Thomas Le gravier |
Customer experience
Qnotes3
QLoad Station
In-app purchases
Qnotes3
No in-app purchases
QLoad Station
- Full access - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$3.491 Year
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$4.491 Year
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- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Full access - Lifetime2 variants$24.99
