Comparison

DS note vs NAS Pro

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

Head to head
About

DS note

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
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**You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running the Note Station 1.1 to get the complete set of features** Whether for creating your weekly to-do list, sharing information on projects with your teammates, or simply describing your best holiday memories, DS note’s editing features make it easy and pleasant to take note of anything you want, anywhere you need, even with no network. Use tags, notebooks and shortcuts to organise all your notes, and share them instantly with anyone you want. And that’s always safe as DS note keeps it all in sync with your note library on your Synology NAS server, your personal cloud. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: https://www.synology.com/dsm/software_spec/note_station

About

NAS Pro

Manage and monitor your Synology, QNAP, or TrueNAS server remotely. Control system health, storage, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads from your mobile device. Features Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Remote NAS management
  • System health monitoring
  • Storage pool and volume management
  • Container and VM monitoring
  • Backup and download task management
  • Real-time network activity
  • Wake on LAN support
Features
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NAS Pro is a powerful NAS management and monitoring app that lets you control your Synology (DSM), QNAP, or TrueNAS server from anywhere. Monitor system health, storage, network activity, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads — all in one professional-grade mobile app. Whether you manage a home NAS, private cloud, or business server, NAS Pro gives you remote access, real-time monitoring, and administrative control directly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. With support for Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts, you stay in control of your NAS anytime, anywhere. Key Features**: System Monitoring & Control: * View system health at a glance * Restart or shut down your NAS remotely * Real-time CPU and RAM usage monitoring * Start or stop installed packages * Update Server * UPS status: mode, battery level, and estimated runtime Network Management: * Real-time network traffic overview * Connect or disconnect VPN interfaces * Manage connected users (with option to terminate sessions) * Detailed interface information Storage Management: * View all storage pools, volumes, and disks * Run S.M.A.R.T. tests on disks * Detailed external storage information (partitions and capacity) * Eject external storage safely Containers (Docker): * See all containers with image names, uptime and utilization * Real-time CPU and RAM usage per container * Filter by status (running, stopped) * Perform actions: start, stop, restart, force stop, clear * Remove unused Images Virtual Machines: * List and monitor all virtual machines * View utilization, network, and storage details * Start, stop, or force stop virtual machines * Filter by state (running, stopped) Backups: * View all backup tasks with status and details * Browse backup versions * Start or stop individual backup tasks Downloads: * Manage all download tasks in one place * Create and edit download jobs * Filter by task state (running, finished, paused) * Pause, resume, or delete downloads Logs: * Browse the latest logs with color-coded severity * Filter by log level (warnings, errors, etc.) * Clear all logs in one tap * Copy log messages to clipboard Tasks: * View all tasks and events * Filter by status (enabled, disabled) * Check “Run results” for selected tasks * Perform actions: enable, disable, run, delete Users & Groups: * Manage users and groups * Create, enable, disable, or delete accounts * Adjust group memberships ** Functionality and available modules may vary based on your NAS. Supported systems: * Synology DSM 6.0 and above * Qnap QTS 5.0 and above * TrueNAS 24 and 25. -- Terms of Use: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/privacy/

Screenshots

DS note4 screens
NAS Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NAS Pro at 4.3 against DS note's 2.8. NAS Pro also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). DS note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NAS Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. DS note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAS Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 174 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of DS note's written reviews are positive against 58% of NAS Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DS note ships an update every 3 months, NAS Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DS note versus NAS Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS noteNAS Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (109 ratings)4.3 (174 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.7% of reviews57.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109174 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.EZV, spol. s r.o.

Customer experience

DS note

All ratings109 ratings
Positive39.4%
Neutral14.7%
Negative45.9%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive30.7%
Neutral24.4%
Negative45.0%

NAS Pro

All ratings174 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative31.3%

User reviews

DS note

From 109 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔒 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

NAS Pro

From 174 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very good app for Synology
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Wonderful backup

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription service required to use it
  • 🐛 Giving up
  • 🐛 Doesn't work at all
  • 🐛 Probably the worse app ever
  • 💰 Absurdly overpriced, a total non-starter

Bugs and requests

DS note

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • 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
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  • Keyboard disappears during note editing
  • Cannot paste text from clipboard
  • Arrow keys non-functional in note body
  • Sync stuck at certain percentage
  • Login failures with QuickConnect
  • HTTPS connection not working on iOS
  • Formatting changes after sync between devices
  • Shared notes don't sync properly
  • Copy-paste causes font changes
  • Phantom bullets in lists after paste
  • Cursor control issues in text editing
  • Images not displaying or loading slowly
  • Voice input crashes app
  • Checklist items not syncing in shared notes
  • iPad version text input issues
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 and 15
  • DynDNS connection broken after updates
  • Sync conflicts between devices
  • Search returns irrelevant results
  • Notification functionality unreliable
  • iPad Pro resolution not interpreted correctly

Requested features

26 requests
  • Dark mode for all platforms
  • Apple Pencil support for iPad
  • Arrow key support for Bluetooth keyboards
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Offline mode for note creation
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  • Markdown support
  • Code block formatting
  • Table creation and editing
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Export to PDF and other formats
  • Nested notebooks/folders (sub-notes)
  • Drag-and-drop file attachments
  • Web clipper browser extension
  • Recurring tasks/reminders
  • Task assignment to other users
  • Calendar integration
  • Improved search functionality
  • Import from Evernote (.enex files)
  • Widgets for home screen
  • Better formatting options
  • Image editing and markup
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Split-screen support on iPad
  • Collaborative editing
  • Password-protected note sharing
  • TLS 1.3 support

NAS Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • CPU usage meter not working in DSM7.1
  • Some docker containers are not showing up on the list
  • 2 factor authentication doesn't work properly
  • Unable to remove demo server
  • Home Screen Widget issue
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  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add OpenMediaVault NAS support
  • Add Cloudflare's headers support
  • Add Active Backup for Business module
  • Show volume description in storage section
  • Add basic VM support
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  • Improve Download Station functionality

In-app purchases

None

DS note

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

NAS Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter Level - Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Supporter Level - Yearly3 Days trial$18.491 Year
One-time8
  • System module$1.99
  • Network module$1.99
  • Storage module$1.99
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  • Logs module$1.99
  • Tasks module$1.99
  • Docker Containers module$1.99
  • Download Station module$1.99
  • One Time - All Modules$49.99

Questions

Is DS note free?
DS note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAS Pro free?
NAS Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DS note or NAS Pro?
NAS Pro is rated higher. DS note averages 2.8 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while NAS Pro averages 4.3 from 174 ratings.
Do DS note or NAS Pro have ads?
Neither DS note nor NAS Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS note or NAS Pro?
DS note ships an update every 3 months, and NAS Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, DS note was updated on October 1, 2026 and NAS Pro on September 30, 2026.

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