Qnotes3 vs QPhoto Backup
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
QPhoto Backup
Securely back up photos and videos to your QNAP NAS with automatic background synchronization. Manage your NAS files, free up local storage by identifying duplicates and large files, and enjoy end-to-end encryption for your data. Offers flexible connectivity and an intuitive interface for easy use.
- Automatic photo and video backup
- End-to-end encryption
- Local storage cleaner
- Browse and manage NAS files
- Smart background sync
- Duplicate detection
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Automatically back up all your photos and videos to your QNAP NAS. QPhoto Backup is the complete solution to secure your memories on your NAS while managing and freeing up local storage. SECURE & PRIVATE BACKUP • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Works on local network & remotely via myQNAPcloud • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support AUTOMATIC PHOTO & VIDEO BACKUP • Smart background backup without user action • Compatible with QTS 4.0 & QTS 5.0+ • All formats supported: HEIC, RAW, JPEG, MP4, MOV • Preserves EXIF metadata & GPS location data • Keeps original file names and capture dates • Intelligent duplicate detection • Advanced filtering by date, size, and album • Detailed backup history with task tracking BROWSE & MANAGE NAS FILES • Navigate through your QNAP NAS files • Preview photos, videos, and documents directly • Download files from your NAS to iPhone • Upload any files from your device • Multi-selection and batch operations • Search and organize your NAS content ON-DEVICE CLEANER • Identify large photos and videos consuming space • Detect and remove similar and duplicate photos • Find screenshots and optimize library • Clean contacts, events, and reminders • Battery optimization tips and guides • Free up iPhone storage after backup • "Already backed up" section to free up space safely EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes — no technical knowledge required • Monitor backups with iOS widgets & Live Activities • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Background notifications for status updates • Intuitive interface for all features FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • myQNAPcloud: connect from anywhere • Direct IP/Host connection • Custom DDNS support • Automatic reconnection after network issues Perfect alternative to Google Photos or iCloud if you own a QNAP NAS. Keep full control of your photo library and manage your device storage efficiently. Works seamlessly with Qfile, QuMagie, and other QNAP mobile apps. Made by the QNAP community for QNAP users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@qphotobackup.app! --- Some features require QPhoto Backup Pro: monthly or yearly subscription, or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. QPhoto Backup is not affiliated with QNAP Systems, Inc. Terms: https://qphotobackup.app/resources/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QPhoto Backup at 4.7 against Qnotes3's 1.7. QPhoto Backup also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Qnotes3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. QPhoto Backup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Qnotes3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
QPhoto Backup holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qnotes3 has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Qnotes3's written reviews are positive against 33% of QPhoto Backup's.
Qnotes3 ships an update every 3 months, QPhoto Backup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qnotes3 | QPhoto Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (15 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 3 |
| 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 — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QNAP Systems, Inc. | Thomas Le gravier |
Customer experience
Qnotes3
QPhoto Backup
In-app purchases
Qnotes3
No in-app purchases
QPhoto Backup
- Pro version - Month$2.991 Month
- Pro version - Month$3.991 Month
- Pro version - Year7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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- Pro version - Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pro version - Lifetime$44.99
