Comparison

DSLoad Station vs Hopla+

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

Head to head
About

DSLoad Station

This app provides a secure and private mobile interface for managing Synology Download Station. It offers powerful download controls, advanced NAS features, and seamless iOS integration, allowing users to manage downloads and monitor their NAS from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Secure and private connection
  • Full download task control
  • Add tasks via 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

Hopla+

Features
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Hoplà turns photo organization into one simple gesture. Choose a category, take a photo, and it is saved straight to the right place. Keep receipts, tickets, documents, and everyday memories organized from the moment you capture them. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create or choose a category. 2. Take a photo with Hoplà. 3. Your photo is already organized. No more searching through a crowded photo library for an invoice, a document, or an important receipt. ORGANIZE YOUR PHOTOS YOUR WAY Create custom categories with a name and icon that fit your life: Receipts, Work, Home, Travel, Documents, or anything else you need. Each category has its own gallery, making it easy to browse, select, share, or delete your photos later. PRIVATE CATEGORIES Keep sensitive photos outside your main photo library with private categories. You can choose to keep them hidden or save them in iCloud Drive, where they remain accessible from the Files app. HOPLÀ+ Unlock unlimited categories, private categories with iCloud storage, and the Home Screen widget with a one-time purchase. No subscription. FEATURES • Capture and organize photos instantly • Custom categories with names and icons • Dedicated gallery for every category • Multi-select, share, and delete photos • Private categories for sensitive content • Optional iCloud Drive backup for private categories • Macro mode for close-up shots • Home Screen widget and quick actions • Available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish Hoplà helps you keep the photos that matter easy to find.

Screenshots

DSLoad Station4 screens
Hopla+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hopla+ at daily against DSLoad Station's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hopla+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DSLoad Station ships an update fortnightly, Hopla+ daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DSLoad Station versus Hopla+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLoad StationHopla+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (573 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings573 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierDamien Cochinard

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

Hopla+

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
1 purchases

Hopla+

One-time1
  • Hopla+$3.99

Questions

Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hopla+ free?
Hopla+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DSLoad Station or Hopla+ have ads?
Neither DSLoad Station nor Hopla+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLoad Station or Hopla+?
DSLoad Station ships an update fortnightly, and Hopla+ daily. Most recently, DSLoad Station was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hopla+ on November 6, 2026.

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