# DS finder vs Plex Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plex Dash at 81% against DS finder's 30%. Plex Dash also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). DS finder's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Plex Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plex Dash has 2.2K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 81% of Plex Dash's.

DS finder ships an update every 4 months, Plex Dash monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS finder | Plex Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-finder/id429865523/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 122 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.1% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [Plex Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/383457676) |

## What reviewers say

### DS finder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-finder/id429865523)

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.

**Highlights:** NAS setup and management, NAS-related notifications, Access Synology apps, Simplified mobile interface, DSM installation support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) support
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Wake-on-LAN over internet


### Plex Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plex-dash/id1500797677)

Monitor your Plex Media Server in real-time. Track streams, DVR recordings, and server resources with detailed graphs. Manage media artwork and refresh libraries directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Real-time playback status, DVR recording monitoring, Bandwidth and resource graphs, Top media and user history, Artwork management, Library refresh, Server log inspection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for monitoring server status
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access to server information
- 💡 Ability to change artwork remotely
- 🔒 Works seamlessly with Plex account
- 👍 Easy to set up and use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to web interface
- 🔍 Clunky navigation and user interface
- 🔍 Lacking advanced server management features
- 🔍 Slow to update or refresh server information

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty connecting to server or finding servers
- Crashes when viewing server graphs
- Inaccurate or incomplete playback history

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manage users and permissions
- Integrate more server administration functions
- Improve library browsing and media details
- Provide more detailed playback statistics
- Add support for GPU monitoring


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DS finder free?

DS finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Plex Dash free?

Plex Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DS finder or Plex Dash?

Plex Dash is rated higher. DS finder averages 2.6 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Plex Dash averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do DS finder or Plex Dash have ads?

Neither DS finder nor Plex Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DS finder or Plex Dash?

DS finder ships an update every 4 months, and Plex Dash monthly. Most recently, DS finder was updated on September 22, 2026 and Plex Dash on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*