# WizNote vs DS note

The clearest difference is rating: WizNote at 4.3 against DS note's 2.8. WizNote also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). DS note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (109 vs 20). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WizNote sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. DS note asks for nothing beyond the download.

WizNote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS note has 109 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of WizNote's written reviews are positive against 31% of DS note's.

WizNote ships an update every 2 months, DS note every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WizNote | DS note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiznote/id599493807/reviews)** | [2.8 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-note/id918177542/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | **67.3% of reviews** | 30.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Wozhi Technology Co. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/427747942) | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) |

## What reviewers say

### WizNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiznote/id599493807)

This cloud-based application helps individuals and teams manage notes and knowledge efficiently. It supports rich media, organization with folders, and seamless synchronization across devices. Collaborate with team members on notes and receive notifications for updates.

**Highlights:** Rich note content (text, images, audio, checklists), Collect notes from web, WeChat, and email, Multi-level folder organization, Instant cloud synchronization, Offline note access, Team sharing and simultaneous editing, Update notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WizNote for iPhone Monthly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encrypt Note | $0.99 | one-time |
| Notes Template | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reminders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Share notes with link | $7.99 | one-time |
| WizNote for iPhone Yearly | $8.99 | one-time |


### DS note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-note/id918177542)

Create, organize, and share notes anywhere, even offline. This app syncs with your personal cloud storage, allowing you to manage to-do lists, project information, and memories. Organize with tags, notebooks, and shortcuts for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** Note creation and editing, Offline access, Tagging and notebook organization, Note sharing, Sync with Synology NAS

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Data stored on personal NAS for privacy
- 🔄 Reliable synchronization across devices
- 💰 Free alternative to Evernote
- 📱 Available on multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Web)
- ✅ Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes disappear when app left open without saving
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🐛 Copy-paste functionality unreliable
- 🐛 Keyboard arrow keys don't work on iPad
- 🐛 Apple Pencil causes app crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes content erased when leaving app open
- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when using Apple Pencil
- App crashes during text input with swipe-to-text
- App crashes when printing

**Requested features**

- Dark mode for all platforms
- Apple Pencil support for iPad
- Arrow key support for Bluetooth keyboards
- Auto-save functionality
- Offline mode for note creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WizNote free?

WizNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DS note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WizNote or DS note?

WizNote is rated higher. WizNote averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while DS note averages 2.8 from 109 ratings.

### Do WizNote or DS note have ads?

Neither WizNote nor DS note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WizNote or DS note?

WizNote ships an update every 2 months, and DS note every 3 months. Most recently, WizNote was updated on October 20, 2026 and DS note on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*