# DS finder vs Coffee Note

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS finder | Coffee Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-finder/id429865523/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-your-recipes-multi-timers-notes/id1141735339/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [Colin Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141735338) |

## What reviewers say

### DS finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-finder/id429865523)

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.

**Highlights:** NAS setup and management, NAS-related notifications, Access Synology apps, Simplified mobile interface, DSM installation support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Quick access to basic NAS status and monitoring
- 🔍 Easy device discovery on local network
- 📊 Useful storage usage visualization with pie charts
- ⚡ Fast connection when properly configured
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward interface for basic tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection failures and timeouts
- ❌ Two-factor authentication (2FA) not supported
- 🌐 DDNS and Quick Connect unreliable
- 📵 Wake-on-LAN (WOL) broken or non-functional
- 🔐 Password and login issues persist across updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) support
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Wake-on-LAN over internet


### Coffee Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coffee-note-your-recipes-multi-timers-notes/id1141735339)

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.

**Highlights:** Detailed coffee recipe logging, Customizable brew timers, Flavor profile tagging, Photo capture for visual details, Data backup and cross-device sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DS finder free?

DS finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Coffee Note free?

Coffee Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DS finder or Coffee Note?

DS finder is rated higher. DS finder averages 2.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Coffee Note averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DS finder or Coffee Note have ads?

Neither DS finder nor Coffee Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DS finder or Coffee Note?

DS finder ships an update every 4 months, and Coffee Note every 2 weeks. Most recently, DS finder was updated on November 6, 2026 and Coffee Note on November 6, 2026.

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