Synology VPN Plus vs DStation Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Synology SSL VPN access
- Access local network resources
- Fast connection speeds
- Enhanced security
- Firewall traversal
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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.
DStation Remote
Manage and monitor your Synology NAS Download Station tasks remotely. This app offers full control over downloads, including adding, pausing, and managing files, with secure login and a user-friendly interface.
- Secure encrypted login storage
- QuickConnect and SSL/2FA support
- Full task management (start, pause, delete)
- Effortless new task addition
- Task file management
- Priority selection for tasks and files
- Share menu integration for adding tasks
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DStation Remote is the ultimate mobile client for managing and monitoring tasks on your Synology NAS using Download Station. Take full control of your tasks with a fast, reliable, and user-friendly interface. Key Features: • Your login credentials are fully encrypted and stored securely on your device. We never share or transmit your login details. • QuickConnect Support: Seamlessly connect to your Synology NAS locally or remotely with full SSL and 2FA authentication. • Full Task Management: Start, pause, resume, delete, and clear your tasks with ease. • Simply Add New Tasks Effortlessly. • Task File Management: Select and manage individual files within your tasks for better control. • Priority Selection: Set priority levels for tasks and files to optimize downloads. • New Share Integration: Add files directly as tasks from other apps using the share menu. • Folder Selection: Choose specific folders on your NAS to save tasks exactly where you need them. • Clean and Intuitive Design: Enjoy a smooth, hassle-free experience with a focus on usability. Why Choose DStation Remote? Built specifically for Synology users, DStation Remote offers an efficient and secure solution for managing Download Station tasks. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can keep your tasks organized and under control. Requirements: • Synology NAS with DSM 7.0+ and Download Station installed. • Proper network setup to allow remote access. DStation Remote – the Best & Fast NAS Task Manager for your Synology Download Station!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Synology VPN Plus at 3.5 against DStation Remote's 3.0. Synology VPN Plus also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 2). DStation Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 45%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Synology VPN Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synology VPN Plus has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Synology VPN Plus's written reviews are positive against 75% of DStation Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Synology VPN Plus ships an update every 2 months, DStation Remote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synology VPN Plus | DStation Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (23 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Pavlo Stovpivskyi |
Customer experience
Synology VPN Plus
DStation Remote
In-app purchases
Synology VPN Plus
No in-app purchases
DStation Remote
No in-app purchases
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