Comparison

Partyfy vs DS Video+

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

Head to head
About

Partyfy

Features
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The playlist for your party, built by everyone. No more passing the phone around or fighting to change the song. With Partyfy, every guest becomes the DJ: they add their tracks, vote on everyone else's, and the best songs rise to the top. The music finally follows the vibe of the party — in real time, on Spotify. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • 100% free, no subscription • Friends join with a single QR scan, no mandatory app install • Everyone adds their tracks and votes up or down • The track ranking updates live • A leaderboard crowns the best DJ of the night • Partyfy queues the next song in Spotify automatically — hands off the phone HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in (Google, Apple or email) 2. Create a playlist and share the link or QR code 3. Everyone adds their tracks and votes 4. Hit play: Partyfy handles the Spotify queue on its own PERFECT FOR House parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, pre-drinks, road trips, birthdays, weddings, bars and events — anywhere the music is decided together. A Spotify account is required to play the selected tracks (Spotify Premium recommended for full playback control).

About

DS Video+

Organize and play your video collection from Synology DiskStation or personal devices. Sync playback across devices, search easily, and create smart playlists. Download videos for offline viewing.

Highlights
  • Personal video library management
  • Seamless cross-device synchronization
  • Powerful video search function
  • Smart personalized playlists
  • Offline video playback
Features
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DS Video+ sounds like a great video player for Synology DiskStation! It aims to provide users with a convenient video playback and management experience across multiple platforms. Here are some key features of DS Video+: Personal Video Library: It allows users to build their own video library on personal devices or Synology network storage devices. Seamless Sync: DS Video+ enables video synchronization among multiple devices through a Synology account login. You can sync your favorite videos, playback history, and settings across all supported devices, allowing you to enjoy videos anytime, anywhere. Powerful Search Function: The app incorporates a robust search engine, making it easy for you to search and find your favorite videos. You can search by video title, director, genre, and other keywords to quickly find the desired videos. Smart Playlists: DS Video+ offers users a feature of smart video playlists. It automatically creates personalized recommendation lists based on your preferences and habits. Offline Playback: You can download videos to your local device for offline playback, making it convenient to enjoy videos even without an internet connection. This allows you to watch videos anytime, anywhere without relying on a network connection. Sounds like a cool app for video enthusiasts!

Screenshots

Partyfy4 screens
DS Video+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Partyfy at every 2 days against DS Video+'s every 11 months. Partyfy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Partyfy ships an update every 2 days, DS Video+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Partyfy versus DS Video+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPartyfyDS Video+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB107 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperThierry LEFORESTIER青龙 倪

In-app purchases

None

Partyfy

No in-app purchases

None

DS Video+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Partyfy free?
Partyfy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DS Video+ free?
DS Video+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Partyfy or DS Video+ have ads?
Neither Partyfy nor DS Video+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Partyfy or DS Video+?
Partyfy ships an update every 2 days, and DS Video+ every 11 months. Most recently, Partyfy was updated on October 26, 2026 and DS Video+ on October 30, 2026.

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