Comparison

Synology Secure SignIn vs VALCODE Appoint

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Approve sign-in requests
  • Verification code (OTP)
  • Password replacement
  • Enhanced account security
Features
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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.

About

VALCODE Appoint

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Synology Secure SignIn3 screens
VALCODE Appoint4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Synology Secure SignIn versus VALCODE Appoint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynology Secure SignInVALCODE Appoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology 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

None

Synology Secure SignIn

No in-app purchases

None

VALCODE Appoint

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Synology Secure SignIn free?
Synology Secure SignIn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VALCODE Appoint free?
VALCODE Appoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Synology Secure SignIn or VALCODE Appoint have ads?
Neither Synology Secure SignIn nor VALCODE Appoint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synology Secure SignIn or VALCODE Appoint?
Synology Secure SignIn ships an update every 6 months, and VALCODE Appoint every 3 weeks. Most recently, Synology Secure SignIn was updated on November 8, 2026 and VALCODE Appoint on October 30, 2026.

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