Comparison

DSLoad Station vs NASDL Manager

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

DSLoad Station4 screens
NASDL Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, NASDL Manager monthly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DSLoad Station versus NASDL Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLoad StationNASDL Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (572 ratings)4.7 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings572 — better131
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierGrigory Stolyarov

Customer experience

DSLoad Station

All ratings572 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive59.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative33.2%

NASDL Manager

All ratings124 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%

User reviews

DSLoad Station

From 572 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

8 purchases

DSLoad Station

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time1
  • Full access - Lifetime$17.99
2 purchases

NASDL Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Sponsored Version (1 year)$3.491 Year
One-time1
  • Sponsored Version (Lifetime)$8.49

Questions

Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NASDL Manager free?
NASDL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DSLoad Station or NASDL Manager?
NASDL Manager is rated higher. DSLoad Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 572 ratings, while NASDL Manager averages 4.7 from 131 ratings.
Do DSLoad Station or NASDL Manager have ads?
Neither DSLoad Station nor NASDL Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLoad Station or NASDL Manager?
DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, and NASDL Manager monthly. Most recently, DSLoad Station was updated on October 30, 2026 and NASDL Manager on October 30, 2026.

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