Comparison

NASDL Manager vs Diskora

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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/

About

Diskora

This app allows you to build and manage a personal music library across multiple devices. Enjoy seamless synchronization, powerful search, and smart playlist creation. Download songs for offline playback and listen anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Personal music library management
  • Seamless cross-device synchronization
  • Powerful music search function
  • Smart playlist creation
  • Offline playback support
Features
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**Diskora** is a media and files app for NAS and cloud-drive users. Connect Synology and other NAS devices, or sign in to cloud storage, then browse and play music, video, photos, books, and folders from your phone. **Highlights** - **Multiple sources** — NAS and popular cloud drives, plus local folders, in one library. - **Music & video** — albums, artists, immersive player, and lyrics. - **Backup** — organize by audio / photos / video / books and back up to your NAS. - **Files** — browse by folder or date, open and share quickly. - **Family-ready** — child mode with PIN protection. One place for your media — manage it once, play it anywhere.

Screenshots

NASDL Manager4 screens
Diskora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NASDL Manager at 95% against Diskora's 25%. NASDL Manager also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (124 vs 6). Diskora's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Diskora asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NASDL Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NASDL Manager has 124 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of NASDL Manager's written reviews are positive against 25% of Diskora's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NASDL Manager ships an update monthly, Diskora weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NASDL Manager versus Diskora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNASDL ManagerDiskora
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (124 ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews94.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigory Stolyarov青龙 倪

Customer experience

NASDL Manager

All ratings124 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%

Diskora

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and 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

Diskora

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NASDL Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Sponsored Version (1 year)$3.491 Year
One-time1
  • Sponsored Version (Lifetime)$8.49
None

Diskora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NASDL Manager free?
NASDL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diskora free?
Diskora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NASDL Manager or Diskora?
NASDL Manager is rated higher. NASDL Manager averages 4.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Diskora averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do NASDL Manager or Diskora have ads?
Neither NASDL Manager nor Diskora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NASDL Manager or Diskora?
NASDL Manager ships an update monthly, and Diskora weekly. Most recently, NASDL Manager was updated on October 12, 2026 and Diskora on October 5, 2026.

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