DS finder vs Coffee Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS finder
Easily set up and manage your Synology NAS directly from your phone. Receive important NAS notifications and access the Synology app ecosystem. Simplifies NAS management and setup, eliminating the need for complex computer-based configurations.
- NAS setup and management
- NAS-related notifications
- Access Synology apps
- Simplified mobile interface
- DSM installation support
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*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running the latest DSM 6.0 or above version to get the complete set of features.* DS finder allows you to set up and manage your Synology NAS, sends you NAS-related notifications, and opens your door to the world of Synology apps. And yes, all these features can be accessed directly from your phone, so wave goodbye to complicated setup and management with DS finder! ．DS finder only supports installing DSM on most models (rack mount models, desktop models of FS and XS series, and EDS14 excluded).
Coffee Note
Log detailed notes and track every aspect of your coffee brewing process. Save recipes, record brew times with custom timers, and capture flavor profiles to perfect your ultimate cup. Share your brewing journey and compare notes on different coffee creations.
- Detailed coffee recipe logging
- Customizable brew timers
- Flavor profile tagging
- Photo capture for visual details
- Data backup and cross-device sharing
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Think of Coffee Note as your coffee brewing journal. Keep track of the most minute details and compare notes on different brewing recipes. Using Coffee Note, you can fine tune your recipes to attain the ultimate goal of any coffee aficionado, the ultimate cup of coffee. Save detailed notes about the coffee you drink. You can record the recipe name, coffee name, roaster, roast, country, method, grinder, grind description, measurements, brew stage times, rating, flavor tags and flavor notes. You can also take pictures to capture those details that can't quite be put into words. Use the advanced timer to record each stage of your brewing process. The timer includes default configurations for espresso, pour over, french press, nel drip, siphon, turkish coffee, moka pot and aeropress. If none of the timers meet your needs, create your own custom timer with the timer editing mode. Backup your data using iTunes for ensured data integrity. You can also share this back up across devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DS finder at 2.5 against Coffee Note's 2.0. DS finder also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (123 vs 1). Coffee Note's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 26%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DS finder holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS finder has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Coffee Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, Coffee Note every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | DS finder | Coffee Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (123 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Colin Smith |
Customer experience
DS finder
Coffee Note
Bugs and requests
DS finder
Reported bugs
20 issues- Server unreachable error with DDNS connections
- 400 Bad Request HTTP/HTTPS port mismatch
- App fails to detect devices on network
- 2FA causes cryptic login errors
- Wake-on-LAN crashes the app
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- App crashes on iPhone launch
- Desktop mode zoom gets stuck after text field input
- Desktop mode windows cannot be resized or moved
- Package Center window scaling issues
- Notifications crash the app when accessed
- Face ID authentication causes connection failures after 24-48 hours
- Invalid password errors despite correct credentials
- Push notifications not received
- App forgets configured devices after updates
- DSM Mobile displays 'connection is not private' error
- Quick Connect verification requests fail or hang indefinitely
- Setup wizard incompatible with Safari browser
- Setup windows don't scale properly
- Password manager integration issues during registration
- Slow login with no error indication
Requested features
17 requests- Dark mode support
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) support
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Wake-on-LAN over internet
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- CPU and RAM usage monitoring
- Network activity and connected users display
- System logs viewing capability
- Remote package installation and management
- Ability to mount encrypted shared folders
- Mobile-friendly views for File Station, Video Station, Audio Station, Package Center
- Improved notification management and clearing
- VPN toggle functionality
- Ability to add multiple devices with same IP on different ports
- Better zoom and pan controls in desktop mode
- IPv6 support with port specification
- Landscape mode support on iPhone
Coffee Note
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS finder
No in-app purchases
Coffee Note
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DS finder free?
Is Coffee Note free?
Which has better reviews, DS finder or Coffee Note?
Do DS finder or Coffee Note have ads?
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