# DS finder vs Kraken NextGen

DS finder and Kraken NextGen both sit at 2.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Kraken NextGen's written reviews are positive against 26% of DS finder's. Kraken NextGen also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). DS finder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (123 vs 6). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kraken NextGen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. DS finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for DS finder against 2.5 for Kraken NextGen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS finder has 123 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 67% of Kraken NextGen's.

DS finder ships an update every 4 months, Kraken NextGen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS finder | Kraken NextGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-finder/id429865523/reviews)** | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-nextgen/id6478402046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [DATS Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556559865) |

## 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


### Kraken NextGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kraken-nextgen/id6478402046)

Enhance your underwater photography and track dives with AI-powered image improvements and detailed dive logging. This app works with smart housings to provide real-time data and safety timers for a superior diving experience.

**Highlights:** AI Image Enhancement, AI Color Correction, AI Image Denoise, Comprehensive Dive Logs, Real-Time Dive Tracking, Cool-Down Timers, Decompression Calculations

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kraken Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Kraken Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Kraken Pro Half-Yearly | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Kraken Pro Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DS finder free?

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

### Is Kraken NextGen free?

Kraken NextGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DS finder or Kraken NextGen?

DS finder is rated higher. DS finder averages 2.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Kraken NextGen averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do DS finder or Kraken NextGen have ads?

Neither DS finder nor Kraken NextGen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DS finder or Kraken NextGen?

DS finder ships an update every 4 months, and Kraken NextGen every 2 months. Most recently, DS finder was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kraken NextGen on October 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.*