DSLoad Station vs NASDL Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DSLoad Station
Manage your Synology Download Station remotely with a secure, private, and feature-rich mobile client. Control downloads, monitor your NAS, and automate tasks with an intuitive interface. Offers seamless iOS integration for convenient access.
- Secure and private connection
- Full download task control
- Add tasks from URLs or browser
- Background notifications
- Browse DiskStation folders
- Integrated RSS feed manager
- Home & Lock Screen Widgets
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DSLoad Station is the ultimate mobile client for managing your Synology Download Station. Take full control of your downloads with a secure, private, and feature-rich interface for DSM 6.0 and DSM 7.0+. SECURE & PRIVATE CONNECTION • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device and your NAS • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Connect seamlessly on your local network or remotely via QuickConnect • Full support for SSL/TLS encryption & two-factor authentication (2FA) POWERFUL DOWNLOAD MANAGEMENT • Full control over your tasks: start, pause, resume, delete, and clear • Add tasks from URLs, files, or directly from your browser with the share sheet • Advanced filtering to sort and find your downloads easily • Get real-time updates with background notifications • Select specific files within a task before downloading ADVANCED NAS FEATURES • Browse your DiskStation folders to choose where downloads go • Monitor your NAS storage, VPN status, and system health • Integrated RSS feed manager to automate your downloads • Powerful search to find new content with your Download Station search modules • Manage multiple Synology NAS servers from one app SEAMLESS iOS INTEGRATION • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your tasks, storage, and VPN status. • Live Activities: Track your active downloads on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Face ID & Touch ID: Secure your app and your saved connections. • Dark Mode: A beautiful interface that’s easy on the eyes. • Siri & Shortcuts: Automate your download workflow. EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes — no technical knowledge required • Intuitive and modern interface designed for iOS • Manage your favorite servers and accounts with ease • In-app browser for easy navigation and task creation Whether you’re at home or on the go, DSLoad Station provides the most complete and secure way to manage your Synology Download Station. Made by the Synology community for Synology users. Need help? Have a suggestion or feature request? Email me at contact@dsload.app! --- Some features require DSLoad Station Pro: yearly subscription or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. DSLoad Station is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Terms of use: https://dsload.app/resources/terms.html
NASDL Manager
Manage your Synology NAS downloads and system activity efficiently from your mobile device. Monitor download progress, access NAS settings, and view system information with this third-party client.
- List NAS downloads
- Detailed download info
- Open links via Share menu
- Add/remove downloads
- Sort and filter downloads
- Change download properties
- View NAS system info
- Manage Download Station settings
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This mobile application is designed by a long-time Synology user for fellow Synology enthusiasts, providing an efficient way to manage DS tasks and monitor activity on Synology NAS devices. This app is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Key features are: • Presenting a list of NAS downloads • Display detailed information on each download process • Open links from Safari using Share menu • Open magnet links from any browser • Easy to add or remove downloads • Sort and filter downloads • Change downloads' properties • Display detailed system information for the NAS itself and VPN connection status (Admin rights for account required) • Display and change the key settings of Download Station application • Access to the NAS using the DDNS service (whitelisted IP-address required) • Access to the NAS using QuickConnect • Two-factor authentication supported • Search • RSS • Visual representation of the available disk space on your NAS (Admin and File Station access rights for the account required) • Connection history with the option of iCloud synchronization across all user devices • Widgets What user rights are required for use: • Access to Download Station – required • Access to File Station – optional, to select the download folder and get the info about storage system. Please note that the user must have the default download folder set, otherwise tasks will not be added. You can set the default folder from the application in the Download Station settings (if you have access to File Station), or through the web version of Download Station in the settings. • Administrator rights – optional. If the user has administrator rights, access to NAS system information such as VPN connection status, disk information, etc. will be available. In addition, a user without administrator rights can only see their own downloads. Downloads created by other users will not be displayed All personal data is securely stored in the Keychain (iPhone, iCloud). No data of any kind, including anonymized data, is collected. Synology NAS with DSM version 6.0+ and Download Station installed are required. Some features may only be available for Download Station version 4.0 or later. Please direct any comments or suggestions to support@joinersoft.app. We appreciate your support and cooperation in advance! Disclaimer: This application does not host, provide, or promote any downloadable content or links. Support for custom URL schemes and external connections is provided solely to allow users to manage their own systems, such as personal NAS devices. All use of the application must comply with applicable laws and remains the sole responsibility of the user. By downloading the application, you accept the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
DSLoad Station and NASDL Manager both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of NASDL Manager's written reviews are positive against 60% of DSLoad Station's. DSLoad Station's advantage is ratings volume (572 vs 131). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. DSLoad Station sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NASDL Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 572 and 131 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of DSLoad Station's written reviews are positive against 95% of NASDL Manager's.
DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, NASDL Manager monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | DSLoad Station | NASDL Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (572 ratings) | 4.7 (131 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | 94.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 572 — better | 131 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Le gravier | Grigory Stolyarov |
Customer experience
DSLoad Station
NASDL Manager
User reviews
DSLoad Station
From 572 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great app and great support
- 🚀 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Excellent layout, features, and functionality
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 👍 Responsive developer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional login issues and authentication problems
- 🐛 Search not working at times
- 🔒 Concerns about security and data privacy
- 💰 Paid app when previous app was free
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
NASDL Manager
From 131 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple, clean and reliable
- 👍 Great replacement for DSGET
- 👍 Easy to use and reliable connection
- 👍 Worthy replacement to DS Get
- 👍 Works really well on iPhone and iPad
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🔍 No option to select files before download starts
- 🔍 No search feature for torrents
- 🐛 Buggy after recent update, slow and unresponsive
Bugs and requests
DSLoad Station
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes on iPad
- Unreliable connection to NAS
- Inconsistent performance and functionality
Requested features
4 requests- Custom user-agent for specific sources
- Ability to save default download folder
- Integration with browser to push downloads directly
- Support for more advanced download management features
NASDL Manager
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes or shows 'Permission denied' error
- Incompatible with some Synology NAS models or DSM versions
- Crashes or connection issues after recent updates
Requested features
4 requests- Option to select download folder before starting
- Ability to add multiple downloads at once
- iPad version or Mac app
- Integrate with built-in Synology Download Station search
In-app purchases
DSLoad Station
- Full access - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$3.491 Year
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$4.491 Year
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- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Full access - Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Full access - Lifetime$17.99
NASDL Manager
- Sponsored Version (1 year)$3.491 Year
- Sponsored Version (Lifetime)$8.49
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