Comparison

DSLoad Station vs PinIt

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

PinIt

Features
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Stop wandering around dark parking garages. PinIt puts your parking spot right where you need it—on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Key Features Instant Pin: Snap a photo of the nearest pillar or type a quick note. One tap places your spot directly on your Lock Screen. Dynamic Island & Live Activities: No need to unlock your phone or launch an app. Raise to wake, and your spot is right there. 100% Private: No accounts, no tracking scripts, zero cloud uploads. Everything stays local on your device. PinIt Pro (One-time purchase, lifetime access) GPS & Apple Maps Navigation: Get precise walking directions straight back to your car. Parking Limit Timer: Track your remaining time on the Dynamic Island to avoid unwanted parking tickets. 30-Day History: Keep track of your past parking locations with visual history cards. Custom Themes: Personalize your view with dark mode options and refined color palettes. 停完车总是记不住位置?别再绕着地下停车场瞎转了。 PinIt 用最自然、顺手的方式,帮你钉住车位。拍照、打字,一键挂上锁屏,抬手就能看到。 主要功能 随手记,挂锁屏:拍一张车位柱上的编号,或者输入楼层备注。点击“挂到锁屏”,车位信息直接留在实时活动中。 灵动岛常驻:无需解锁手机,也不用在桌面翻找 App。抬起手亮屏,车位信息就在眼前。 彻底的隐私保护:不用注册账号,没有后台追踪,不上传云端。所有照片与记录全部存在你自己的手机里。 PinIt Pro(一次买断,终身享用) 一键导航回车位:结合 GPS 定位,直接唤起 Apple 地图步行导航。 停车倒计时:灵动岛实时显示剩余停车时间,提前提醒,避免超时罚单。 30 天历史卡片:自动生成停车记录,方便随时查阅。 个性化主题:内置多款精心调配的系统配色与外观。

Screenshots

DSLoad Station4 screens
PinIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PinIt at every 2 days against DSLoad Station's every 2 weeks. DSLoad Station's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). 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 PinIt 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 every 2 weeks, PinIt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DSLoad Station versus PinIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSLoad StationPinIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (573 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings573 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierchee wen Lai

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

PinIt

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

PinIt

One-time1
  • PinIt Pro$2.99

Questions

Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PinIt free?
PinIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DSLoad Station or PinIt have ads?
Neither DSLoad Station nor PinIt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DSLoad Station or PinIt?
DSLoad Station ships an update every 2 weeks, and PinIt every 2 days. Most recently, DSLoad Station was updated on November 9, 2026 and PinIt on November 6, 2026.

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