Comparison

DSLoad Station vs BotanicalGuide

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

BotanicalGuide

Features
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Screenshots

DSLoad Station4 screens
BotanicalGuide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BotanicalGuide at none against DSLoad Station's 9. BotanicalGuide also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. DSLoad Station sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BotanicalGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DSLoad Station versus BotanicalGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLoad StationBotanicalGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (568 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings568 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierBeijing Zhongxiang Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd.

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

BotanicalGuide

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

BotanicalGuide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BotanicalGuide free?
BotanicalGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSLoad Station or BotanicalGuide have ads?
Neither DSLoad Station nor BotanicalGuide shows ads.

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