QLoad Station vs NASDL Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QLoad Station
This app provides a secure and feature-rich mobile client for managing QNAP Download Station. It offers full control over downloads, NAS monitoring, and seamless iOS integration, allowing users to manage their QNAP servers from anywhere.
- Secure and private connection
- Full download task control
- Add tasks via URLs or browser extension
- Background notifications for updates
- Monitor NAS storage and system health
- Integrated RSS feed manager
- Home Screen Widgets and Live Activities
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QLoad Station is the ultimate mobile client for managing your QNAP Download Station. Take full control of your downloads with a secure, private, and feature-rich interface for QTS 4.0 and QTS 5.0+. 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 myQNAPcloud • 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 • Monitor your NAS storage 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 QNAP NAS servers from one app SEAMLESS iOS INTEGRATION • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your tasks and storage. • 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, QLoad Station provides the most complete and secure way to manage your QNAP Download Station. Made by the QNAP community for QNAP users. Need help? Have a suggestion or feature request? Email me at contact@qload.app! --- Some features require QLoad Station Pro: yearly subscription or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. QLoad Station is not affiliated with QNAP Systems, Inc. Terms of use: https://qload.app/resources/terms.html
NASDL Manager
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.
- 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
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This mobile application is designed by a long-time Synology user for fellow Synology enthusiasts, providing an efficient way to manage DS tasks and monitor activity on Synology NAS devices. This app is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Key features are: • Presenting a list of NAS downloads • Display detailed information on each download process • Open links from Safari using Share menu • Open magnet links from any browser • Easy to add or remove downloads • Sort and filter downloads • Change downloads' properties • Display detailed system information for the NAS itself and VPN connection status (Admin rights for account required) • Display and change the key settings of Download Station application • Access to the NAS using the DDNS service (whitelisted IP-address required) • Access to the NAS using QuickConnect • Two-factor authentication supported • Search • RSS • Visual representation of the available disk space on your NAS (Admin and File Station access rights for the account required) • Connection history with the option of iCloud synchronization across all user devices • Widgets What user rights are required for use: • Access to Download Station – required • Access to File Station – optional, to select the download folder and get the info about storage system. Please note that the user must have the default download folder set, otherwise tasks will not be added. You can set the default folder from the application in the Download Station settings (if you have access to File Station), or through the web version of Download Station in the settings. • Administrator rights – optional. If the user has administrator rights, access to NAS system information such as VPN connection status, disk information, etc. will be available. In addition, a user without administrator rights can only see their own downloads. Downloads created by other users will not be displayed All personal data is securely stored in the Keychain (iPhone, iCloud). No data of any kind, including anonymized data, is collected. Synology NAS with DSM version 6.0+ and Download Station installed are required. Some features may only be available for Download Station version 4.0 or later. Please direct any comments or suggestions to support@joinersoft.app. We appreciate your support and cooperation in advance! Disclaimer: This application does not host, provide, or promote any downloadable content or links. Support for custom URL schemes and external connections is provided solely to allow users to manage their own systems, such as personal NAS devices. All use of the application must comply with applicable laws and remains the sole responsibility of the user. By downloading the application, you accept the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NASDL Manager at 95% against QLoad Station's 46%. NASDL Manager also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. QLoad Station sells 6 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 131 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of QLoad Station's written reviews are positive against 95% of NASDL Manager's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QLoad Station | NASDL Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (50 ratings) | 4.7 (131 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 94.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 50 | 131 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Le gravier | Grigory Stolyarov |
Customer experience
QLoad Station
NASDL Manager
Bugs and requests
QLoad Station
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NASDL Manager
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
4 requests- 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
In-app purchases
QLoad Station
- 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$6.991 Year
- Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Full access - Lifetime2 variants$24.99
NASDL Manager
- Sponsored Version (1 year)$3.491 Year
- Sponsored Version (Lifetime)$8.49
Questions
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