DS finder vs ASUS Device Discovery
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).
ASUS Device Discovery
Easily locate ASUS wireless routers, access points, and repeaters on your local network. This utility helps you find their IP addresses and access their configuration websites to manage your network settings.
- Scan local network for ASUS routers
- Find router IP addresses
- Access router configuration websites
- Configure network access
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ASUS Device Discovery is a APP to find the IP address of wireless router. Features: 1. Scan your local area network to find ASUS WiFi router/AP/repeater 2. Configures your network to access routers 3. Open configuration website of routers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DS finder at every 4 months against ASUS Device Discovery's every 13 months. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for DS finder against 2.7 for ASUS Device Discovery. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 47 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 21% of ASUS Device Discovery's.
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, ASUS Device Discovery every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS finder | ASUS Device Discovery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (123 ratings) | 2.7 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews — better | 20.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | ASUS |
Customer experience
DS finder
ASUS Device Discovery
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
ASUS Device Discovery
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS finder
No in-app purchases
ASUS Device Discovery
No in-app purchases
Questions
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