Obsidian: What Users Actually Complain About
Overview
The application suffers from multiple critical issues including sync problems, performance concerns, and usability challenges. Users particularly struggle with text functionality, mobile experience, and payment requirements for basic features.
Top complaints
1. Sync and Connectivity Issues
cluster 1/7Users experience problems with sync functionality, including sudden failures, cost barriers, and compatibility issues with storage systems.
“Sync suddenly stopped working”
“I have to pay to sync it to my phone”
“doesn't work if vault is on NAS”
2. Performance and Stability Problems
cluster 2/7The application suffers from performance issues including lagging, heavy resource usage, and stability concerns.
“lagging heavy, provide disabling features for less ram use”
“months worth of notes in a file just completely disappear”
3. Text Editing and UI Bugs
cluster 3/7Users encounter numerous issues with text functionality, selection, and general interface problems.
“impossible to select text longer than one screen”
“text editing, text highlighting, text tapping, whatever”
“Not intuitive at all. Absolute mindfxck of an app.”
4. Data Management and File Issues
cluster 4/7Users face limitations in accessing and managing their files, with poor mobile experience.
“the mobile app is really unpleasant to use”
“lacks the essential ones or they're well hidden”
“can't turn off swipe to open the sidebar”
5. Usability and Learning Curve
cluster 5/7The application presents significant usability challenges with non-intuitive design and steep learning curve.
“non-intuitive and hard-core coder clique”
6. Subscription and Cost Frustrations
cluster 6/7Users express frustration with payment requirements for basic functionality.
“have to pay for something so simple as Sync my date”
7. Privacy Concerns
cluster 7/7Users worry about excessive permissions and data access requirements.
“asks access to all files on my phone”
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