AirComix vs DS Download Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirComix
Access and read your comic books from cloud storage or network drives without needing to transfer files to your device. Enjoy a specialized viewing experience with features like dual-page display and support for various compressed file formats.
- Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
- Network and USB access
- Support for Zip and Rar files
- Single and double page display
- Automatic save of last read page
- Adjustable brightness
- PIN number login
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Now, with AirComix you can enjoy your own comics anytime anywhere! AirComix is the best comic viewer app that you can enjoy for free. With AirComix: ** You never need to move/save the comics files to your phone every single time. - You can enjoy your own comics on any smart devices from your PC or MAC (through the network) anytime. ** Its viewer that specialised to enjoy comic books. - Through AirComix you can enjoy compressed files without any process, and it even has an option that shows two pages in a screen. Its a time to transform your iphone/iPad to most fun & adventurous comicbook. ** The fantastic functions of AirComix ** 1. variety of compressed file options.( Zip, Rar supported) 2. AirComix is supported with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box.com, FTP, WebDAV. 3. you can enjoy comics through USB or Network download. 4. single / double page options 5. easy to convert the direction of the paging. 6. automatic saving of the last read page funtion with thumbnail image 7. easy to lock/unlock the screen 8. easy to change brightness 9. PIN number service : changed IP or port number wouldn't be a matter to log in the service.
DS Download Manager
Manage your Synology Download Station remotely with this companion app. Securely log in, control download tasks, and add new ones from your mobile device. Features include task filtering, location selection, and RSS feed integration.
- Secure login with OTP
- Network scanner to find NAS
- View and control active download tasks
- Add new tasks with location selection
- RSS feed integration for instant task creation
- Integrated browser
- Widgets and Lock Screen Live Activities
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DS Download Manager – Synology NAS download manager for iPhone & iPad Take full control of your Synology NAS download tasks with DS Download Manager, the ultimate unofficial companion app for Synology Download Station (DSM 6.0+ and DSM 7.0+). Search, add, and manage all your download tasks — files, URLs, and RSS feeds — from your iPhone or iPad, anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Secure login with optional OTP and Keychain storage for all your credentials - Connect to your NAS via QuickConnect, or find it with the built-in network scanner - View all active download tasks with detailed status, progress, and history - Filter, pause, resume, or delete tasks with a single tap - Manage trackers for a download — view, add, or remove them right from the task detail screen - Add new tasks, choose download locations, or upload task files directly - Start tasks from Safari or the share extension for instant downloads - Create tasks automatically from RSS feeds or search modules - Integrated browser to quickly find and add downloads - Widgets for an at-a-glance overview of tasks from your Home Screen - Notifications when tasks complete - Live Activities to track active downloads in real time on your Lock Screen - See your NAS model, DSM version, and storage usage at a glance - Dark Mode and full iPad support for a seamless experience All features are unlocked with a single one-time purchase — no subscriptions. A modern DS Get (DSGet) app for Synology, DS Download Manager takes your Download Station experience to the next level. For questions, feature requests, or bug reports, contact me at dsdownload@appsley.nl. DS Download Manager is not affiliated with Synology.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AirComix at every 2 weeks against DS Download Manager's monthly. AirComix also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and ratings volume (56 vs 14). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
AirComix costs $2.99 and DS Download Manager $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AirComix against 4.7 for DS Download Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of AirComix's written reviews are positive against 67% of DS Download Manager's.
AirComix ships an update every 2 weeks, DS Download Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirComix | DS Download Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (56 ratings) — better | 4.7 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | heebaek choi | Wesley Hilhorst |
Customer experience
AirComix
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In-app purchases
AirComix
No in-app purchases
DS Download Manager
No in-app purchases
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