DS finder vs BEDDI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS finder
Easily set up and manage your Synology NAS directly from your phone. Receive important NAS notifications and access the Synology app ecosystem. Simplifies NAS management and setup, eliminating the need for complex computer-based configurations.
- NAS setup and management
- NAS-related notifications
- Access Synology apps
- Simplified mobile interface
- DSM installation support
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*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running the latest DSM 6.0 or above version to get the complete set of features.* DS finder allows you to set up and manage your Synology NAS, sends you NAS-related notifications, and opens your door to the world of Synology apps. And yes, all these features can be accessed directly from your phone, so wave goodbye to complicated setup and management with DS finder! ．DS finder only supports installing DSM on most models (rack mount models, desktop models of FS and XS series, and EDS14 excluded).
BEDDI
This bedside companion offers smart features to enhance your morning routine. It integrates with Spotify, provides traffic updates, and allows for one-touch ride requests. Enjoy customizable mood lighting with a sunrise simulation and convenient USB charging.
- Spotify integration
- Real-time traffic alerts
- One-touch Uber requests
- USB charging
- Mood lighting
- Sunrise simulation
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Beddi is a bedside concierge that features Spotify integration, real-time traffic alerts for your morning commute, one-touch UBER ride requests, USB charging, and mood lighting with sunrise simulation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DS finder at 2.5 against BEDDI's 2.0. DS finder also leads on monetization model (free vs paid) and review sentiment (26% vs 10%). BEDDI's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DS finder holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 326 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 10% of BEDDI's.
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, BEDDI every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | DS finder | BEDDI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (123 ratings) — better | 2.0 (326 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews — better | 10.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 123 | 326 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | D&S Creation Limited |
Customer experience
DS finder
BEDDI
User reviews
DS finder
From 123 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Quick access to basic NAS status and monitoring
- 🔍 Easy device discovery on local network
- 📊 Useful storage usage visualization with pie charts
- ⚡ Fast connection when properly configured
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward interface for basic tasks
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection failures and timeouts
- ❌ Two-factor authentication (2FA) not supported
- 🌐 DDNS and Quick Connect unreliable
- 📵 Wake-on-LAN (WOL) broken or non-functional
- 🔐 Password and login issues persist across updates
BEDDI
From 326 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Decent alarm clock features
- 🚀 Automatic time sync
- 💡 Customizable buttons
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable alarm functionality
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 🤔 Reliance on app for core functionality
Bugs and requests
DS finder
Reported bugs
20 issues- Server unreachable error with DDNS connections
- 400 Bad Request HTTP/HTTPS port mismatch
- App fails to detect devices on network
- 2FA causes cryptic login errors
- Wake-on-LAN crashes the app
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- App crashes on iPhone launch
- Desktop mode zoom gets stuck after text field input
- Desktop mode windows cannot be resized or moved
- Package Center window scaling issues
- Notifications crash the app when accessed
- Face ID authentication causes connection failures after 24-48 hours
- Invalid password errors despite correct credentials
- Push notifications not received
- App forgets configured devices after updates
- DSM Mobile displays 'connection is not private' error
- Quick Connect verification requests fail or hang indefinitely
- Setup wizard incompatible with Safari browser
- Setup windows don't scale properly
- Password manager integration issues during registration
- Slow login with no error indication
Requested features
17 requests- Dark mode support
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) support
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Wake-on-LAN over internet
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- CPU and RAM usage monitoring
- Network activity and connected users display
- System logs viewing capability
- Remote package installation and management
- Ability to mount encrypted shared folders
- Mobile-friendly views for File Station, Video Station, Audio Station, Package Center
- Improved notification management and clearing
- VPN toggle functionality
- Ability to add multiple devices with same IP on different ports
- Better zoom and pan controls in desktop mode
- IPv6 support with port specification
- Landscape mode support on iPhone
BEDDI
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes and fails to find device
- Alarms not triggering as scheduled
- Clock time not updating correctly
- Inability to turn off alarms
Requested features
5 requests- Add password protection for Bluetooth
- Improve white noise quality and volume control
- Allow custom alarm sounds
- Implement timer for mood lighting
- Integrate with smart home platforms
In-app purchases
DS finder
No in-app purchases
BEDDI
No in-app purchases
