Notion is slow and unusable offline compared to lightweight note apps
A user praises Notion's concept but finds it very slow and effectively unusable without an internet connection, contrasting it with Google Keep which stays fast and syncs reliably regardless of connectivity.
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Similar Problems
surfaced semanticallyNotion Remains Slower Than Local-First Note-Taking Apps
Users find Notion's app and web interface persistently slow, even after years of development, and say it still cannot match the responsiveness of locally stored note-taking apps.
Notion Regressed Offline Access and Became Slower Over Time
Users report Notion now requires constant internet connectivity even to access previously synced tables and notes, reversing prior offline functionality. The app has also become noticeably heavier and slower over successive updates. These regressions push power users toward local-first alternatives that prioritize performance and offline access.
Notion mobile app performance too slow for everyday use
The Notion mobile experience suffers from noticeable lag that discourages adoption despite visual appeal. Users disengage before discovering functionality due to sluggish load times and interaction delays on mobile devices.
Notion Android App Is Unusably Slow, Laggy, and Buggy
A user describes the Notion Android app as not usable due to severe slowness, lag, and bugs, while also being forced online and pushed toward AI features they don't want, leaving only the interface design as a positive.
Notion Android App Significantly Worse Than Web Version
Notion's Android app fails to deliver the functionality and reliability of its web counterpart. The app frequently malfunctions, forcing mobile users to rely on the browser version and breaking the seamless cross-device workflow Notion promises.
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