DS finder vs ChronoMonitor for iPhone
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).
ChronoMonitor for iPhone
This utility app monitors the status and availability of ChronoAgent on your computers, ensuring your file synchronization and backup solutions are running optimally. It can detect errors, track activity, and send push notifications for critical updates or security alerts.
- Monitor up to 20 ChronoAgents
- Connect via LAN or WWAN
- Check agent reachability and status
- Detect agent errors and crashes
- Receive push notifications
- View agent version and update availability
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ChronoMonitor is a companion app for ChronoSync and ChronoAgent, the popular file synchronization and backup solutions for desktop and laptop computers. With ChronoMonitor you create "Monitors" that track the availability and condition of computers configured with ChronoAgent. This allows you to determine if ChronoAgent is running properly and optimally on those machines and ensures they are ready for backup. ChronoMonitor can also receive push notifications from ChronoSync v4.6 or later. With ChronoMonitor you can: • Monitor up to 20 ChronoAgents. • Connect to agents on a LAN (WiFi) or WWAN (cellular). • Determine the reachability and running status of an agent. • Identify if an agent is encountering errors such as dropped connections or even crashes. • Detect failed logins, possibly uncovering attempts to crack security. • View the ChronoAgent version number installed on the remote computer. • Detect if ChronoAgent updates are available. • Track activity and load being placed on a ChronoAgent. • Receive push notifications from ChronoSync v4.6 or later. • View and categorize notifications by the originating document or device. Keep a finger on the pulse of your synchronizations and backups, all from the convenience of your iPhone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ChronoMonitor for iPhone at 86% against DS finder's 26%. ChronoMonitor for iPhone also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). DS finder's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
DS finder is free to download; ChronoMonitor for iPhone costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ChronoMonitor for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 86% of ChronoMonitor for iPhone's.
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, ChronoMonitor for iPhone every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | DS finder | ChronoMonitor for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (123 ratings) | 4.9 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 42 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Econ Technologies, Inc. |
Customer experience
DS finder
ChronoMonitor for iPhone
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
ChronoMonitor for iPhone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS finder
No in-app purchases
ChronoMonitor for iPhone
No in-app purchases
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