# DS note vs NAS Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS note | NAS Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-note/id918177542/reviews) | **[4.3 (174 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **174** |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | **57.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [EZV, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274203159) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NAS Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Level - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter Level - Yearly | $18.49 | per year |
| System module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Network module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Storage module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Logs module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tasks module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Docker Containers module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Download Station module | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time - All Modules | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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