Notion Mobile App Is Laggy and Feels Like a Web Wrapper
Notion's mobile app is slow and unresponsive, particularly when switching between workspaces, giving the impression of a web wrapper rather than a native app. Users explicitly cite the poor mobile experience as the primary reason for not upgrading to paid plans. A native-quality mobile app would directly convert this intent-to-pay friction into revenue.
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