Synology Secure SignIn vs VALCODE Appoint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Synology Secure SignIn
Enhance your account security with two-factor authentication. Approve sign-in requests or use verification codes to protect your Synology NAS and account. It can even replace your password for a more streamlined yet secure login experience.
- Two-factor authentication
- Approve sign-in requests
- Verification code (OTP)
- Password replacement
- Enhanced account security
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**Synology NAS and a Synology account are required for this Application.** **DiskStation Manager 7.0 or above version with Synology Secure SignIn service enabled is required.** Synology Secure SignIn increases account security and offers two verification methods: Approve sign-in and verification code (OTP). Approve sign-in can be used to replace DSM password. For enhanced protection, use either method as the second sign-in step of 2-factor authentication.
VALCODE Appoint
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The Appoint Admin app is a simple and efficient solution for managing your entire booking system. Whether appointments, customers, services, or staff – Appoint Admin gives you full control over your business at all times. Designed for salons and service providers who need a clear and reliable management solution. With the app, you can view, edit, or create appointments, access customer information, manage services, and organize your team. A clear dashboard shows key metrics such as occupancy, revenue, and current bookings. Everything is designed to help you find what you need quickly – without unnecessary complexity. Appoint Admin supports your daily work, saves time, and makes booking management mobile. Whether on the go or in the studio, your business is always at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VALCODE Appoint at every 3 weeks against Synology Secure SignIn's every 6 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Synology Secure SignIn ships an update every 6 months, VALCODE Appoint every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synology Secure SignIn | VALCODE Appoint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Mario Bozic |
Bugs and requests
Synology Secure SignIn
Reported bugs
4 issues- Approval requests not showing up
- OTP codes not working as expected
- Incompatibility with some DSM versions
- Unreliable login process
Requested features
4 requests- Add Face/Touch ID validation
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement search/grouping for OTP codes
- Enhance multi-device synchronization
VALCODE Appoint
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Synology Secure SignIn
No in-app purchases
VALCODE Appoint
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Synology Secure SignIn free?
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Do Synology Secure SignIn or VALCODE Appoint have ads?
Which is updated more often, Synology Secure SignIn or VALCODE Appoint?
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