Comparison

NASDL Manager vs Bin Night

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

Bin Night

Features
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Stop doing the wheelie-bin walk of shame. Bin Night gives you one clear answer: which bins go out tonight? Your cheerful ibis sidekick keeps the household organised without ads, accounts or clutter. KNOW BEFORE YOU WHEEL • See tonight’s and next collection at a glance • Add widgets to your Home Screen and Lock Screen • Get optional reminders at the time you choose • Keep the evening reminder visible with an optional Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activity • Keep multiple homes, relatives or properties organised • Check the schedule from Apple Watch FLEXIBLE SETUP Where verified council schedules are available, Bin Night can match your locality and collection zone. If your address is not covered, set up each bin manually with its own weekly, fortnightly, three-weekly or four-weekly cycle. Add council-announced earlier, later or skipped dates without changing the regular pattern. You can also import a council webpage, PDF, screenshot or clipboard image and review every detected date before saving it. The importer uses Apple Intelligence on supported devices to help read a schedule. It is optional: you stay in control and can correct every field before anything is added. A LITTLE LESS RUBBISH Meet a whimsical Australian white ibis who delivers bin facts, tiny chuckles and colourful shareable cards. Helpful? Yes. Bin juice? Absolutely not. MADE FOR REAL LIFE • Australian postcode and locality search • New Zealand council directory • Quick manual setup everywhere else • Share schedules with family or housemates • Colourful, accessible bin labels • No account, advertising or analytics Your schedule and preferences stay on your device. Bin Night is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any council. Collection dates can change, so check the linked council source when in doubt. COUNCIL CLEAN-UPS Keep bulky-waste collections with the right home. Record council-scheduled dates or bookings you arrange yourself, including collection windows and permitted put-out days. Read a council page, PDF or screenshot, review the source and dates, and set an optional put-out reminder. Property-specific rules and confirmed clean-ups appear alongside your bin calendar. Bin Night does not make bookings; check dates, fees and accepted items with your council.

Screenshots

NASDL Manager4 screens
Bin Night3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bin Night at none against NASDL Manager's 2. Bin Night also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). NASDL Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Bin Night asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NASDL Manager ships an update monthly, Bin Night every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NASDL Manager versus Bin Night: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNASDL ManagerBin Night
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (132 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings132 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigory StolyarovKendal Slack

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

Bin Night

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

Bin Night

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NASDL Manager free?
NASDL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bin Night free?
Bin Night is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NASDL Manager or Bin Night have ads?
Neither NASDL Manager nor Bin Night shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NASDL Manager or Bin Night?
NASDL Manager ships an update monthly, and Bin Night every 5 days. Most recently, NASDL Manager was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bin Night on November 8, 2026.

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