NASDL Manager vs Quill Markdown Editor
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/
Quill Markdown Editor
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Quill is a native Markdown editor that shows you the finished page while you write. As you type, the syntax markers fade away and your text renders in place — headings, bold, lists, tables, math, and diagrams — so your document reads like a clean article instead of a wall of asterisks and hashes. The markers reappear the moment your cursor lands on them, and the file underneath is always plain .md. Nothing proprietary, nothing locked in. Just a focused, native writing space on iPhone and iPad. WRITE THE WAY IT SHOULD FEEL • Live WYSIWYG rendering with syntax that hides as you type • Full Markdown + GFM: headings, bold, italic, strikethrough, code, task lists, tables, blockquotes • Inline and block LaTeX math, rendered beautifully with KaTeX • Live Mermaid diagrams — flowcharts and sequence diagrams draw themselves from a fenced code block • A live outline to jump around long documents • Auto-paired brackets and quotes, a formatting bar, and a one-tap View Source toggle • Focus Mode and Typewriter Mode to keep your place MAKE IT YOURS • Beautiful built-in themes • Your theme carries through to preview and export PREVIEW & EXPORT • Live Preview renders your document exactly as it will look • Export to HTML, print-ready PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), and valid EPUB 3, with a table of contents and your theme baked in • Copy as Rich Text to paste formatted content into Mail, Notes, or anywhere DO MORE • On-device Apple Intelligence: summarize a document, rewrite a selection in the tone you choose, or suggest a title — nothing leaves your device • Speed Read flashes one word at a time at up to 900 WPM, skipping code and math automatically ONE APP, EVERY DEVICE Quill is a Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Start a note on one device and pick it up on another — and a single purchase unlocks Pro on all of them. PRICING Quill is free to download with a 14-day full-featured trial. Basic Markdown editing stays free forever. Unlock Pro once to keep export, Live Preview, Speed Read, and Apple Intelligence — a one-time purchase, no subscription, covering iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your words stay yours: plain Markdown files, on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NASDL Manager at none against Quill Markdown Editor's shown. NASDL Manager also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.5). Quill Markdown Editor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, 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
Both are free to download. NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year and Quill Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NASDL Manager ships an update monthly, Quill Markdown Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NASDL Manager | Quill Markdown Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (124 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 124 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grigory Stolyarov | Jerry COMBS |
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
Quill Markdown Editor
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
Quill Markdown Editor
- Quill Pro$14.99
Questions
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