NASDL Manager vs SynoApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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/
SynoApp
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**SynoApp: Tu NAS Synology, siempre contigo** **Resumen:** SynoApp es una aplicación diseñada para usuarios de NAS Synology que te permite gestionar y visualizar tus archivos, fotos y recursos del servidor de forma segura y sencilla desde tu dispositivo móvil. Olvídate de depender de múltiples aplicaciones oficiales: SynoApp integra todas las herramientas esenciales en una sola app, con una experiencia moderna y cifrada. **Funcionalidades principales:** - Conexión directa a tu NAS Synology usando tu dominio propio, DDNS o synology.me (ejemplo: usuario.synology.me:5001). - Acceso seguro con usuario y contraseña (no soporta QuickConnect ni 2FA). - Navegación por tus archivos y carpetas en /home: crear, borrar, descargar, subir y renombrar archivos y carpetas. - Visualización de tus fotos en /home/Photos, con miniaturas, descarga, subida y borrado fácil. - Monitor en tiempo real de recursos, almacenamiento y red, siempre que tu NAS lo permita y tengas permisos. - Interfaz intuitiva, moderna y personalizable. - Todas las conexiones están completamente cifradas. **Importante:** - Solo compatible con conexiones HTTP/HTTPS y dominios válidos (no QuickConnect). - Es imprescindible indicar el puerto en la dirección (ejemplo: usuario.synology.me:5000 o usuario.synology.me:5001 para HTTPS). - Las acciones realizadas afectan directamente al almacenamiento del NAS y no son reversibles. - Algunas funciones como copiar o mover archivos pueden estar limitadas por la política actual de Synology. **Hazlo fácil, hazlo seguro. Lleva tu Synology siempre contigo con SynoApp.**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SynoApp at none against NASDL Manager's 2. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. SynoApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | NASDL Manager | SynoApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (131 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 131 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grigory Stolyarov | JESUS JAVIER GOMEZ GOMEZ |
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
SynoApp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NASDL Manager
- Sponsored Version (1 year)$3.491 Year
- Sponsored Version (Lifetime)$8.49
SynoApp
No in-app purchases









