DS finder vs TNAS mobile
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).
TNAS mobile
Access and manage your TerraMaster NAS devices from your mobile phone. Back up photos and videos, browse documents, and stream multimedia files remotely or locally.
- Remote NAS access
- Local NAS access
- Photo and video backup
- Document browsing
- File upload/download
- Multimedia playback
- Device management
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TNAS mobile is the dedicated mobile app for TerraMaster TNAS devices. With it, you can manage files, back up photos, and browse documents on your phone. It also serves as your portable monitoring center, allowing you to check the status of the TOS system anytime and easily manage your TNAS device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DS finder at 2.5 against TNAS mobile's 1.0. DS finder also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 1) and review sentiment (26% vs 10%). TNAS mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS finder has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 10% of TNAS mobile's.
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, TNAS mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS finder | TNAS mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (123 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews — better | 10.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Noon Technology Company Limited |
Customer experience
DS finder
TNAS mobile
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
TNAS mobile
From 1 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly for admin tasks
- 👍 Intuitive interface for file access
- 👍 Reliable remote access
- 👍 Good for quick system overview
- 👍 Works well for some users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- 🐛 Connection issues (cannot connect, drops signal)
- 🐛 Backup failures (photos, videos, .mov files)
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐌 Slow or unresponsive performance
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
TNAS mobile
Reported bugs
18 issues- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when connected to network
- App crashes when backing up photos/videos
- App freezes during backup
- Cannot connect to NAS
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- Connection lost errors
- Remote login fails
- Image backup is flaky
- Video backup hangs or fails (.mov files)
- App doesn't find NAS
- Battery drain when running in background
- Background refresh doesn't stop battery drain
- App prompts for update but no update available
- App shows 'OPEN' instead of 'UPDATE' when it's the newest version
- App not working with TOS 5.1
- App not working with TOS 6
- QR code scanning issue on single device
- App not available in certain regions/countries
Requested features
10 requests- Add display of desktop shortcuts and apps
- Improve user-friendliness and navigation
- Add iPad support
- Allow uploading more than 99 files at a time
- Add 'select all' option for uploads
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- Improve video backup reliability
- Make app compatible with F2-210
- Add dark mode option
- Provide advanced analytics dashboard
- Improve translation for Russian language
In-app purchases
DS finder
No in-app purchases
TNAS mobile
No in-app purchases
