Comparison

DSLoad Station vs Diskora

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 securely and privately from your mobile device. Control downloads, browse files, monitor your NAS, and automate tasks with an intuitive interface and seamless iOS integration.

Highlights
  • Secure and private connection
  • Full download task control
  • Add tasks via URLs, files, or browser
  • Real-time background notifications
  • Built-in file browser
  • RSS feed manager
  • Manage multiple NAS servers
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

Diskora

This app allows you to build and manage a personal music library across multiple devices. Enjoy seamless synchronization, powerful search, and smart playlist creation. Download songs for offline playback and listen anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Personal music library management
  • Seamless cross-device synchronization
  • Powerful music search function
  • Smart playlist creation
  • Offline playback support
Features
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**Diskora** is a media and files app for NAS and cloud-drive users. Connect Synology and other NAS devices, or sign in to cloud storage, then browse and play music, video, photos, books, and folders from your phone. **Highlights** - **Multiple sources** — NAS and popular cloud drives, plus local folders, in one library. - **Music & video** — albums, artists, immersive player, and lyrics. - **Backup** — organize by audio / photos / video / books and back up to your NAS. - **Files** — browse by folder or date, open and share quickly. - **Family-ready** — child mode with PIN protection. One place for your media — manage it once, play it anywhere.

Screenshots

DSLoad Station4 screens
Diskora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DSLoad Station at 4.5 against Diskora's 2.7. DSLoad Station also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 25%) and ratings volume (568 vs 6). Diskora's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price 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 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Diskora asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DSLoad Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSLoad Station has 568 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of DSLoad Station's written reviews are positive against 25% of Diskora's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, Diskora weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DSLoad Station versus Diskora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLoad StationDiskora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (568 ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings568 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravier青龙 倪

Customer experience

DSLoad Station

All ratings568 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative32.8%

Diskora

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

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

Diskora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 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-time2
  • Full access - Lifetime$17.99
  • Full access - Lifetime$24.99
None

Diskora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diskora free?
Diskora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DSLoad Station or Diskora?
DSLoad Station is rated higher. DSLoad Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Diskora averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do DSLoad Station or Diskora have ads?
Neither DSLoad Station nor Diskora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLoad Station or Diskora?
DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, and Diskora weekly. Most recently, DSLoad Station was updated on October 14, 2026 and Diskora on October 5, 2026.

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