# NASmeister vs DOCSIOS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DOCSIOS at none against NASmeister's 8. NASmeister's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NASmeister sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DOCSIOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

NASmeister ships an update weekly, DOCSIOS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NASmeister | DOCSIOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nasmeister/id1020839148/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **235** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LukaHSW](https://appshunter.io/developer/359870811) | [Jens Sproede](https://appshunter.io/developer/518324378) |

## What reviewers say

### NASmeister

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nasmeister/id1020839148)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Task station module | $1.99 | one-time |
| System info module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Log center | $1.99 | one-time |
| Task Scheduler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Sleek and beautiful UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient operation
- 👍 Great customer support
- 💡 Useful for remote NAS management
- ✅ Works with Quick Connect ID

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 All features behind paywall
- ❌ App is not free
- 📉 Limited free version functionality
- 💰 Waste of money for some
- 🚫 No way to edit/delete NAS

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- iPad and Apple TV support
- Wake-on-LAN function
- Chinese language support
- Widgets for task scheduler/station
- Storage Manager module


### DOCSIOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docsios/id6759523137)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NASmeister free?

NASmeister is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DOCSIOS free?

DOCSIOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do NASmeister or DOCSIOS have ads?

Neither NASmeister nor DOCSIOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NASmeister or DOCSIOS?

NASmeister ships an update weekly, and DOCSIOS every 10 days. Most recently, NASmeister was updated on September 18, 2026 and DOCSIOS on September 24, 2026.

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