Obsidian - Connected Notes
authentic ratingA powerful linked-note system in Markdown format with files stored on-device. The desktop version is strong. The mobile version falls short: text input is awkward, the cursor jumps, and iCloud sync is unreliable.
68real score
4.49store star
2,581ratings
About the rating
500 reviews, textAvg 3.55 vs storeAvg 4.49: the noticeable gap reflects real polarization between enthusiasts and those the mobile version does not work for. Mobile criticism is technically specific and well-founded.
Strengths
What users love
- Full ownership of data as plain text files. A graph of connections between notes for navigating the knowledge base. A massive plugin ecosystem. Works offline.
Weak spots
What users hate
- Mobile text input is uncomfortable: the cursor jumps during manual editing and the toolbar disappears. iCloud sync causes a black screen and missing vaults for some users. High barrier to entry: the app is not for anyone unfamiliar with Markdown.
Who it is for
Researchers, programmers, and writers building a long-term knowledge base on desktop who use the phone only for reading and quick edits.
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