Comparison

DSLoad Station vs YLVARA

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

YLVARA

Features
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YLVARA — Anti-Scam Protection for Families YLVARA is the French cybersecurity platform that helps you identify online scams, phishing, fraudulent SMS, and suspicious contacts. One tool for the whole family. INSTANT VERIFICATION - Paste any URL, phone number, email, SMS, or suspicious IP - Multi-layer analysis pipeline: local rules, French fraud database (2,237,459+ entries), 16 premium analysis sources (AbuseIPDB, Have I Been Pwned, VirusTotal, Blocklist.de, CIRCL-OSINT, CI Army Bad IPs, OpenPhish and 9 others) - 0-100 risk score with verified source and clear recommendation - Full history of your checks INFORMATION ABOUT FRENCH PUBLIC REPORTING SERVICES YLVARA informs you about the official channels available to French citizens for reporting fraudulent or illicit content: - 33700 (unwanted SMS and calls) - PHAROS - internet-signalement.gouv.fr (illegal online content) - Signal-Spam (fraudulent emails) - Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr (victim assistance) - CNIL (personal data protection) The app guides you to these free public services with pre-filled message templates. You remain in full control of submission - YLVARA does not transmit any report automatically. All these services are operated by official French authorities and organizations themselves. FAMILY PROTECTION - Detection of suspicious solicitation patterns (approach by strangers, unusual requests, manipulation) - Detection of extremist speech - Real-time filtering of dangerous URLs, numbers, and emails - Instant alerts to family members when a threat is detected - Shared whitelist (family numbers always allowed) SENIOR PROTECTION - Simplified interface, large buttons, plain language - Detection of 13 scam types targeting elders (fake bank advisor, fake healthcare service, fake tax notice, romance scams, fake delivery, fake repair…) - Direct-access emergency SOS button (numbers 112 / 17 / 15 / 18) - "My loved ones" quick-access buttons COMPLIANCE & SECURITY - 100% GDPR-compliant, data hosted in France - No advertising, no tracking, no data resale - Audited source code, French infrastructure ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Account management (information updates, additional features) is available from the "My Account" screen, which redirects you to your personal space on ylvara.mca-info.fr through your browser. COLLECTIVE PROTECTION Every report you make makes protection stronger for everyone. - When you report an email, a website or a phone number, it immediately feeds YLVARA's shared threat data - Once confirmed by enough independent reports, it joins the verification database used by all users: your report then protects people you will never meet - Only fraud indicators are pooled — sender address, trap link, fraudulent number: never your personal data, never the identity of the person reporting - Not to be confused with reporting to the authorities: that always remains your own initiative, sent from your own mail app. YLVARA never forwards anything automatically. Terms of Use: https://ylvara.mca-info.fr/ylvara-cgu.html Privacy Policy: https://ylvara.mca-info.fr/privacy.html © 2022-2026 MCA INFO — Developed in France. YLVARA, trademark filed with INPI under no. 5250000. Website: https://ylvara.mca-info.fr — Contact: support@mca-info.fr Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DSLoad Station4 screens
YLVARA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: YLVARA at weekly against DSLoad Station's every 2 weeks. YLVARA also leads on device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 YLVARA sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, YLVARA weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DSLoad Station versus YLVARA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLoad StationYLVARA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (572 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings572 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierMelanie CARA

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

YLVARA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

YLVARA

Subscriptions4
  • Premium — yearly$17.991 Year
  • Duo — yearly$24.991 Year
  • Family — yearly$44.991 Year
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  • Family+ — yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is YLVARA free?
YLVARA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DSLoad Station or YLVARA have ads?
Neither DSLoad Station nor YLVARA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLoad Station or YLVARA?
DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, and YLVARA weekly. Most recently, DSLoad Station was updated on November 3, 2026 and YLVARA on October 31, 2026.

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