Reviews of DS note

By: Synology Inc.

List of user reviews and ratings for DS note

Total ratings

2.76 (Rating count: 3,226)

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Review summary

DS note is valued for its simple, local-first design and reliable NAS syncing, plus easy lists with media. However, users repeatedly report battery drain, unstable sync/login, an outdated interface, widget issues, and limited data portability, which hinders broader adoption.

Pros

Reliable background synchronization with NAS, keeping phone and desktop up to date.
Simple, clean UI and easy-to-use notes/to-dos.
Local/offline storage with privacy (no heavy cloud reliance).
Multimedia-enabled notes (photos and drawings) for lists.
Strong core note-taking/to-do functionality that serves basic needs.

Cons

Significant battery drain / high background power usage on multiple Android versions.
Unreliable syncing and login problems, including persistent syncing notifications and occasional failure to sync with NAS.
Outdated UI/feature set and slow to modernize; lacks updates compared to newer apps.
Widget functionality is broken or unreliable (cannot open notes from widget, slow to edit).
Limited data portability due to missing import/export options (no easy import from Evernote/Joplin; export not supported).

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.30

All time rating average: 2.76

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18% (25)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-25	Ka*****	Once the sync is broken theres no fixing it and notes are stuck where they are or have to be deleted upon new connection back to nas.
Once the sync is broken theres no fixing it and notes are stuck where they are or have to be deleted upon new connection back to nas.
2026-04-02	Le*****	I find this an excellent notes app replacement for MS OneNote. It may not be 100% as good as OneNote but it is pretty close. Syncing anywhere between phone, tablet and PC is great when using Quick connect address. Sharing notes is easy. Using note books, bookshelf functions helps in organising everything. overall a good app. Works well on my Google Pixel 8 Pro.
I find this an excellent notes app replacement for MS OneNote. It may not be 100% as good as OneNote but it is pretty close. Syncing anywhere between phone, tablet and PC is great when using Quick connect address. Sharing notes is easy. Using note books, bookshelf functions helps in organising everything. overall a good app. Works well on my Google Pixel 8 Pro.
2026-03-29	C *****	No dark mode in 2026. Why does Synology hate its customers?
No dark mode in 2026. Why does Synology hate its customers?