Comparison

Magic Packet vs DS Downld

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

Head to head
About

Magic Packet

Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

Highlights
  • Wake, turn off, and restart computers
  • Remote control over internet
  • Siri commands support
  • Interactive widgets
  • Host availability check
  • Apple Watch support
Features
Currently charting
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Magic Packet is an app for remote computer management over local network and the Internet. Wake, shut down, restart, and monitor your computers from iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets, and Siri. USE CASES: - Wake your home NAS before watching movies - Connect to your home PC via RDP, VNC, or TeamViewer - Prevent your computer from sleeping during downloads, streaming, or rendering - Remotely reboot frozen PCs - Shut down and restart computers over the Internet WAKE ON LAN: - Instant magic packet sending - Works over local network and the Internet - Custom UDP port for each host - SecureON support - Support for broadcast, IP addresses, and domain names REMOTE MANAGEMENT: - Shutdown, restart, sleep, hibernate, and lock - Works through Magic Packet Server for Windows, macOS, and Linux - Automatic server discovery in local network STATUS AND MONITORING: - Availability checks via ping or HTTP - Online / offline status with auto refresh - Laptop battery level monitoring - Quick host status checks SIRI, SHORTCUTS, AND WIDGETS: - Siri voice commands - Automations through Shortcuts - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Control Center controls (iOS 18) APPLE WATCH: - Control hosts directly from Apple Watch - Media and volume controls - Complications for quick access - iCloud sync MEDIA: - Play and pause - Next and previous track - Volume and mute controls - “Keep Awake” mode with timer HOST CUSTOMIZATION: - Unlimited hosts - Icons, SF Symbols, emoji, and letters - Custom colors - Custom action order - iCloud sync CONVENIENCE: - Dark mode support - Step-by-step Wake-on-LAN setup guides - Optimized for iPhone and iPad

About

DS Downld

Features
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DS Downld is a fast, native companion for Synology Download Station. Connect to your own Synology NAS and manage your downloads from iPhone, iPad, and Mac — without opening the web interface. Built for the people who already run a Synology: add a link, keep an eye on progress, and tidy up your queue from anywhere. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See every task at a glance — live progress, download/upload speeds, and status. • Add downloads by pasting a magnet or HTTP/FTP link, or by opening a .torrent file. • Pause, resume, and remove tasks — one at a time or in bulk. • Open a task for full details: size, destination, transfer stats, and peers. • Search using the search modules you've configured in Download Station, and queue a result in a tap. • Pick a destination folder by browsing your NAS shares. • Adjust BT transfer limits and see system info like model, DSM version, and temperature. GREAT FOR • Linux distributions and other large open-source images. • Public-domain and Creative-Commons media. • Your own backups, software updates, and personal files. Only add content you own or are authorized to download. NATIVE ON EVERY DEVICE • iPhone & iPad: a clean tabbed app with light and dark themes. • Mac: a proper menu-bar app plus a sidebar window — and it can open magnet links and .torrent files straight from your browser and Finder. • Quick "Recent Connections" so you can hop between servers (passwords stored securely in the Keychain). CONNECT YOUR WAY • On your local network by IP or hostname. • Remotely via DDNS or QuickConnect. • Two-factor authentication supported. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account to create. Your server address, credentials, and downloads stay on your NAS and your device — passwords live in the iOS/macOS Keychain. • Only anonymous, aggregate usage analytics are collected to improve the app. No tracking, no advertising identifiers, no personal data. REQUIREMENTS • A Synology NAS running DSM 7 with the Download Station package installed and enabled. • A Download Station user account. DS Downld is an independent, third-party app. It is not made by, affiliated with, authorized, or endorsed by Synology Inc. "Synology", "DSM", and "Download Station" are trademarks of Synology Inc., used here only to describe compatibility.

Screenshots

Magic Packet4 screens
DS Downld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS Downld at none against Magic Packet's 2. Magic Packet's advantage is chart position (#168 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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

Magic Packet costs $1.39 and DS Downld $1.99 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DS Downld asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Magic Packet versus DS Downld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic PacketDS Downld
Price$1.39 — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita SomenkovStoprocent

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Packet

One-time2
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me a dinner$19.99
None

DS Downld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Packet free?
Magic Packet costs $1.39, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is DS Downld free?
DS Downld costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Packet or DS Downld have ads?
Neither Magic Packet nor DS Downld shows ads.

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