# Server Manager vs NASDL Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NASDL Manager at 95% against Server Manager's 43%. NASDL Manager also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (124 vs 1). Server Manager's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Server Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NASDL Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NASDL Manager has 124 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Server Manager's written reviews are positive against 95% of NASDL Manager's.

Server Manager ships an update weekly, NASDL Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Server Manager | NASDL Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nasdl-manager/id1601018472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monolithic Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453918502) | [Grigory Stolyarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545751304) |

## What reviewers say

### Server Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server-manager/id1569857083)

Manage your FileMaker Servers with ease. This app offers iCloud sync, Siri integration, and a dashboard for quick overviews. Perform database actions, manage clients, and configure schedules efficiently.

**Highlights:** iCloud Sync across devices, Siri integration for server info, Dashboard with status overview, Database actions (open, close, delete), Client management and messaging, Schedule creation and monitoring, 2FA and Claris ID support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### NASDL Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nasdl-manager/id1601018472)

Manage your Synology NAS downloads and system activity efficiently from your mobile device. Monitor download progress, access NAS settings, and view system information with this third-party client.

**Highlights:** List NAS downloads, Detailed download info, Open links via Share menu, Add/remove downloads, Sort and filter downloads, Change download properties, View NAS system info, Manage Download Station settings

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsored Version (1 year) | $3.49 | per year |
| Sponsored Version (Lifetime) | $8.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, clean and reliable
- 👍 Great replacement for DSGET
- 👍 Easy to use and reliable connection
- 👍 Worthy replacement to DS Get
- 👍 Works really well on iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🔍 No option to select files before download starts
- 🔍 No search feature for torrents
- 🐛 Buggy after recent update, slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes or shows 'Permission denied' error
- Incompatible with some Synology NAS models or DSM versions
- Crashes or connection issues after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Option to select download folder before starting
- Ability to add multiple downloads at once
- iPad version or Mac app
- Integrate with built-in Synology Download Station search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Server Manager free?

Server Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NASDL Manager free?

NASDL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Server Manager or NASDL Manager?

NASDL Manager is rated higher. Server Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NASDL Manager averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do Server Manager or NASDL Manager have ads?

Neither Server Manager nor NASDL Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Server Manager or NASDL Manager?

Server Manager ships an update weekly, and NASDL Manager monthly. Most recently, Server Manager was updated on June 8, 2026 and NASDL Manager on September 25, 2026.

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