Comparison

Easy NAS vs Time Notes

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

Head to head
About

Easy NAS

Easily transfer files from network drives and shared folders to your iOS device. Stream movies, listen to music, or open documents directly with compatible apps.

Highlights
  • Connect to Samba (SMB) network drives
  • Download files to iOS device
  • Open files with compatible apps
  • Stream movies and music
  • Access shared Windows and Mac folders
Features
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NAS File Transfer is an app to transfer file from Samba (SMB) NAS network drive, file server, windows shared folder, mac shared folder to appropriate app in iOS device. Features * Download movie file from file server and open it with movie player app in iOS device. * Download music file from file server and open it with music player app in iOS device. etc. How to use 1. Launch the NAS File Transfer app. 2. App show the list of file servers. 3. Tap the file server to connect with. If the file server requires the login, tap the 'Info' icon on the right of file server name and enter the user and password. 4. App shows the shared folder list in selected file server. 5. Tap the share folder name. If the shared folder requires the login, tap the 'Info' icon on the right of file share name and enter the user and password. 6. App show the list of filed and directories in the selected share folder. 7. Drill down to the folders and select the name of file to download. 8. App download the selected file. 9. After the file is downloaded, app shows the icons of app that can open the download file. 10. Select the icon of the app to open the dowloaded file with. 11. Enjoy the movies, music, ebooks etc that you have downloaded.

About

Time Notes

This app helps you create a personal timeline of your life's experiences. Record daily stories, track moods, water intake, finances, and movie progress. Enjoy cross-platform support, secure iCloud sync, and privacy-focused local storage.

Highlights
  • Personal timeline creation
  • Daily story and memory archiving
  • Mood and water intake tracking
  • Financial and movie progress logging
  • Cross-platform and iCloud sync
  • App lock with Face ID/fingerprint
  • Offline use and search functionality
Features
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Everyone is writing their own history, and "TimeNotes" hopes to be the vessel of your time. It doesn't want to be a mere account of daily life, but rather a summary and archive of each day's experiences. Record your daily stories and create your own exclusive timeline. Advantages: √ Cross-platform support: Compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Mac √ iCloud sync: Automatically update local data to iCloud, ensuring data security √ App lock: Supports Face ID and fingerprint unlock, ensuring the security of your diary √ Dark mode: Supports night mode for better eye protection √ Offline use: Can be used without an internet connection √ Search: Quickly search for historical content √ Random memories: Desktop widgets randomly display past notes √ Categories: Organize and archive your diary entries √ Themes: Customize the theme styles to your preference √ NFC letters: Write letters to NFC cards, and the card will display the letter content when placed near your phone √ Reminders: Daily reminders to capture every moment Main features: √ Clean and beautiful timeline to view different moments in time √ Map footprint to view different places you've been √ Daily summary and archive to capture daily memories √ Record the stories that happen and keep them organized √ Record daily moods √ Track daily water intake √ Record daily income and expenses √ Track your progress in watching movies User privacy: User data is encrypted and stored locally. Cloud backups are stored in your own iCloud, excluding developers to ensure data privacy. Perhaps it will be the note that accompanies you throughout your life. In conclusion: If you have any suggestions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment in the comments section. I will respond promptly. You can also email me at du1992@88.com. Your encouragement is my driving force! Membership subscription information: To enhance user experience, there will be no advertisements added within the app now or in the future. Currently, the payment methods include subscription or one-time purchase to unlock some value-added services within the app, but it will not affect the basic functionality. As a member, you can unlock all features. If you choose a subscription, after purchase and payment completion, it will be automatically subscribed through your iTunes account. The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date. To cancel the subscription, please manually disable the automatic subscription feature in the Apple ID settings management within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. User Agreement: https://du1992.github.io/worksWeb/appAgreement.html Subscription Agreement: https://du1992.github.io/worksWeb/payAgreement.html

Screenshots

Easy NAS4 screens
Time Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Time Notes at 4.2 against Easy NAS's 2.5. Time Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 42 months). Easy NAS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Easy NAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Time Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Time Notes has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Easy NAS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Time Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy NAS ships an update every 42 months, Time Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Easy NAS versus Time Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy NASTime Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.2 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB35 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerhirokazu murabe晓庆 张

Customer experience

Easy NAS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Time Notes

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Easy NAS

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Time Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$0.491 Month
  • Annual Membership$4.491 Year
One-time2
  • Life Member$9.99
  • originalPrice$9.99

Questions

Is Easy NAS free?
Easy NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Notes free?
Time Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Easy NAS or Time Notes?
Time Notes is rated higher. Easy NAS averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Time Notes averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do Easy NAS or Time Notes have ads?
Easy NAS shows ads; Time Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy NAS or Time Notes?
Easy NAS ships an update every 42 months, and Time Notes weekly. Most recently, Easy NAS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Time Notes on November 3, 2026.

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