Comparison

Synology VPN Plus vs PowerPanel Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Synology VPN Plus

Access your Synology Router's network resources securely from your mobile device. Enjoy fast, reliable connections with enhanced security and firewall traversal capabilities.

Highlights
  • Synology SSL VPN access
  • Access local network resources
  • Fast connection speeds
  • Enhanced security
  • Firewall traversal
Features
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**You must own a Synology Router to run this app, and be running the latest VPN Plus Server package to get the complete set of features** VPN Plus allows easy access to Internet and local network resources via the Synology SSL VPN service powered by the Synology Router. This mobile application provides you with fast connection speeds, enhanced security, and better capacity to pass through firewalls.

About

PowerPanel Cloud

Monitor CyberPower UPS systems remotely from your smartphone or mobile device. Gain efficiencies and simplify power monitoring with a dashboard for at-a-glance status, instant problem recognition, and event logs for troubleshooting. Receive real-time alert notifications via email or in-app messaging.

Highlights
  • Mobile UPS power monitoring
  • Web-based application access
  • Decentralized monitoring by segment
  • Easy setup and connection
  • Intuitive color-coded dashboard
  • Real-time alert notifications
  • Multi-language support
Features
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PowerPanel® Cloud makes it easy to monitor CyberPower UPS systems anywhere there is an internet connection. Now from a smartphone or mobile device, you can simplify power monitoring options to gain efficiencies and reduce resources. The dashboard provides at-a-glance UPS status, power conditions, and instant problem recognition. Cloud card installation enables simple remote monitoring from anywhere. Event logs provide key insights for trouble-shooting and prevention of potential power issues. Alert notifications are sent via email or in-app messaging. Features: -Mobile Power Monitoring: An efficient and time-saving UPS remote monitoring app that simplifies power monitoring. Monitor power via a mobile device from anywhere you have an internet connection. -Web-Based Application: Access your account from a web-based application to monitor your power from your workstation. -Decentralized Monitoring: Groups within a company can be monitored separately allowing for monitoring by segment, client, or an individual location. -Easy to Setup & Connect: Just download the app to your phone and setup an account. Install the cloud cards into compatible CyberPower UPS systems and begin monitoring anytime, anywhere after a simple setup process. -Intuitive Design: At-a-glance color graphics and indicators provide instant UPS status, network power conditions, and problem recognition. -Alert Notifications: Receive real-time notifications via email or app. -Languages supported: English, German, French, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Screenshots

Synology VPN Plus4 screens
PowerPanel Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Synology VPN Plus at 3.5 against PowerPanel Cloud's 2.2. Synology VPN Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 15) and review sentiment (45% vs 15%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. PowerPanel Cloud sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Synology VPN Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Synology VPN Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Synology VPN Plus's written reviews are positive against 15% of PowerPanel Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Synology VPN Plus versus PowerPanel Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynology VPN PlusPowerPanel Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (23 ratings) — better2.2 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews — better15.2% of reviews
Number of ratings2358 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Cyber Power Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Synology VPN Plus

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral17.4%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral11.9%
Negative42.9%

PowerPanel Cloud

All ratings58 ratings
Positive25.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative69.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive15.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative80.4%

In-app purchases

None

Synology VPN Plus

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

PowerPanel Cloud

One-time15
  • Level 1N$11.99
  • Level 1N , 2 years$21.99
  • Level 1N , 3 years$28.99
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  • Level 1$35.99
  • Level 1 , 2 years$64.99
  • Level 2, 2 years$71.99
  • Level 1 , 3 years$86.99
  • Level 2, 3 years$95.99
  • Level 2 Plus, 1 year$99.99
  • Level 10N$119.99
  • Level 2 Plus, 2 years$179.99
  • Level 2 Plus, 3 years$239.99
  • Level 3$269.99
  • Level 10N , 3 years$289.00
  • Level 2$309.99

Questions

Is Synology VPN Plus free?
Synology VPN Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerPanel Cloud free?
PowerPanel Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synology VPN Plus or PowerPanel Cloud?
Synology VPN Plus is rated higher. Synology VPN Plus averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while PowerPanel Cloud averages 2.2 from 58 ratings.
Do Synology VPN Plus or PowerPanel Cloud have ads?
Neither Synology VPN Plus nor PowerPanel Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synology VPN Plus or PowerPanel Cloud?
Synology VPN Plus ships an update every 2 months, and PowerPanel Cloud every 2 months. Most recently, Synology VPN Plus was updated on October 30, 2026 and PowerPanel Cloud on October 29, 2026.

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