Comparison

NASmeister vs System Stats

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NASmeister

Monitor and manage your Synology NAS server remotely from your iOS device. View system health, CPU/RAM usage, and manage tasks and logs. Securely stores login information.

Highlights
  • System info monitoring
  • Task Station management
  • Log Center preview
  • Task Scheduler control
  • Firmware update check
  • Secure login storage
Features
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NASmeister puts your Synology NAS on your iPhone: live vitals, storage, files, containers and virtual machines, on a dashboard you arrange yourself. Add your NAS in seconds and watch it come alive: everything updates in real time, and one glance tells you whether all is well. A DASHBOARD THAT'S YOURS • Drag, drop and resize tiles until the layout fits the way you work • Multiple pages, plus layout templates that sync through iCloud • Rotate to landscape for a full-screen view of one tile at a time • Kiosk mode cycles through your tiles and keeps the screen awake LIVE VITALS AT A GLANCE • CPU usage, load and temperature • Memory usage and network throughput with live graphs • Disk activity and drive temperatures • Usage history by day, week, month, 6 months or year; press and hold a graph for exact values YOUR FILES, WHEREVER YOU ARE • Browse the shared folders on your NAS, with photo thumbnails in the list • Tap a file for its details and a preview: photos, PDFs, text and more • Download a file, or zip several on the NAS, then share or save to Files • Upload from your device or photo library, create folders, rename, copy, move and delete • Search subfolders, pack or extract archives, and create a sharing link with a QR code STORAGE AND HEALTH • Volumes, capacity and physical disks • Disk Health with drive temperatures and S.M.A.R.T. status • Storage Pool with RAID and pool status • UPS status, battery charge and remaining runtime APPS AND SERVICES ON YOUR NAS • Containers: Docker and Container Manager. Status and resource use, start, stop and restart, logs, Compose projects and image updates • Virtual Machines: power guests on and off, view details, edit or delete them, and browse the VMM log • Folder Sync and Drive Sync: the status of Shared Folder Sync tasks and Synology Drive ShareSync connections • Download Station: view and manage the download tasks on your NAS EVERYTHING ABOUT YOUR NAS • System information: model, uptime, firmware and health • Log Center, connected users and scheduled tasks • DSM update status at a glance MORE THAN ONE NAS • Server Groups combine two to four devices into one shared dashboard • Each tile is color-coded to show which NAS it is reading from STAY IN CONTROL • Restart or shut down your NAS • Wake it with Wake on LAN, even from outside your home through QuickConnect • Locate it with Find Me (beep), run scheduled tasks, disconnect users GET CONNECTED IN SECONDS • Automatically discover Synology devices on your network • Connect using an address or Synology QuickConnect • Two-factor authentication, with the option to remember your device • Clear prompts for self-signed certificates, reviewable any time in Settings MADE TO FIT YOU • English, German, French and Slovenian • Light, Dark, or Match System • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type throughout PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your password is stored only in the device Keychain and sent directly to your NAS, never to us • Files move between your device and your own NAS. No file, name or path is ever sent to us • No account required, no ads, and no third-party tracking • Optional iCloud backup of your server list (metadata only) TRY BEFORE YOU CONNECT • Explore the whole app in demo mode with sample data: files, containers, virtual machines and usage history. No server required NASmeister PRO Free covers one server with live vitals, storage and system information. NASmeister Pro adds unlimited servers, Server Groups, every module and action including Files, usage history, and iCloud backup. NASmeister Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ — NASmeister is an independent app and is not affiliated with Synology Inc.

About

System Stats

Monitor your device's performance in real-time with detailed insights into CPU, memory, storage, and battery usage. Offers customizable widgets for at-a-glance information and a clean, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Real-time data usage tracking
  • Memory allocation monitoring
  • Detailed storage analysis
  • Battery consumption insights
  • CPU details and uptime
  • Customizable home screen widgets
Features
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Powerful & Easy System Monitoring Tool Stay in control of your device’s performance with real-time system stats and beautiful widgets. Perfect for power users, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to optimize their iPhone. Monitor Everything in Real Time • Track data usage and network speed (download & upload) instantly • View memory allocation across four categories • Check detailed storage usage • Analyze battery consumption & see estimated remaining time • Explore intuitive charts & clear visual statistics Advanced Device Insights • CPU details: number of cores, processor usage, uptime & more • Complete device info at a glance Widgets on Your Home Screen • Customizable widgets for CPU, RAM, storage, and battery • Modern design with stunning themes & personalization options Why Choose System Stats? • Comprehensive monitoring in one place • Real-time accuracy & smooth performance • Clean, modern, and customizable design Download System Stats now and take full control of your iPhone’s performance!

Screenshots

NASmeister4 screens
System Stats4 screens

Verdict

The call

NASmeister and System Stats both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 54% of NASmeister's written reviews are positive against 0% of System Stats's. NASmeister also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). System Stats's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NASmeister sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. System Stats asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for NASmeister against 4.2 for System Stats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NASmeister has 234 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of NASmeister's written reviews are positive against 0% of System Stats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NASmeister ships an update weekly, System Stats every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NASmeister versus System Stats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNASmeisterSystem Stats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (234 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings234 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB40 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLukaHSWCao Tran

Customer experience

NASmeister

All ratings234 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative41.0%

System Stats

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

NASmeister

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Does not work with DSM 7
  • Constant disconnects and errors
  • Failed to add torrent task
  • No '+' button on iPad to add server
  • System info upgrade not working
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  • Cannot add tasks to NAS
  • Broken since iOS 13
  • Cannot pick up files from iOS
  • Error saving settings
  • Cannot authenticate
  • Task manager does not work
  • CPU % not showing

Requested features

12 requests
  • iPad and Apple TV support
  • Wake-on-LAN function
  • Chinese language support
  • Widgets for task scheduler/station
  • Storage Manager module
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  • Search function like DS Get
  • Celsius to Fahrenheit switch
  • Bandwidth monitor
  • Reason for high CPU utilization
  • Ability to download/update packages
  • Auto-refresh settings
  • Split screen multitasking support

System Stats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NASmeister

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$34.99
None

System Stats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NASmeister free?
NASmeister is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is System Stats free?
System Stats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NASmeister or System Stats?
NASmeister is rated higher. NASmeister averages 4.3 out of 5 from 234 ratings, while System Stats averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do NASmeister or System Stats have ads?
System Stats shows ads; NASmeister does not.
Which is updated more often, NASmeister or System Stats?
NASmeister ships an update weekly, and System Stats every 19 months. Most recently, NASmeister was updated on November 1, 2026 and System Stats on October 22, 2026.

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