# PINE Motion vs Synology Secure SignIn

The clearest difference is rating: Synology Secure SignIn at 4.8 against PINE Motion's 3.5. Synology Secure SignIn also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 2). PINE Motion's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Synology Secure SignIn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synology Secure SignIn has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PINE Motion ships an update every 5 weeks, Synology Secure SignIn every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PINE Motion | Synology Secure SignIn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-motion/id1438196012/reviews) | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-secure-signin/id1513105891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Black Forest Motion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438196011) | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) |

## What reviewers say

### PINE Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-motion/id1438196012)

Control a universal motion device for cameras and other equipment. Enables advanced photographic and videographic techniques like time-lapses, panoramas, and 360-degree captures.

**Highlights:** Remote device control, Time-Lapse, Macro photography, Video recording, Giga-Pixel Panoramas, 360-degree imaging, Astro tracking, Turntable control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Synology Secure SignIn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synology-secure-signin/id1513105891)

Enhance your account security with two-factor authentication.  Approve sign-in requests or use verification codes to protect your Synology NAS and account.  It can even replace your password for a more streamlined yet secure login experience.

**Highlights:** Two-factor authentication, Approve sign-in requests, Verification code (OTP), Password replacement, Enhanced account security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and reliable
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔒 Lack of biometric security
- 👎 Poor user experience
- 🔋 Slow push notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Approval requests not showing up
- OTP codes not working as expected
- Incompatibility with some DSM versions
- Unreliable login process

**Requested features**

- Add Face/Touch ID validation
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement search/grouping for OTP codes
- Enhance multi-device synchronization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PINE Motion free?

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

### Is Synology Secure SignIn free?

Synology Secure SignIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PINE Motion or Synology Secure SignIn?

Synology Secure SignIn is rated higher. PINE Motion averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Synology Secure SignIn averages 4.8 from 9K ratings.

### Do PINE Motion or Synology Secure SignIn have ads?

Neither PINE Motion nor Synology Secure SignIn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PINE Motion or Synology Secure SignIn?

PINE Motion ships an update every 5 weeks, and Synology Secure SignIn every 6 months. Most recently, PINE Motion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Synology Secure SignIn on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*