Comparison

DS finder vs SMTST

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • NAS setup and management
  • NAS-related notifications
  • Access Synology apps
  • Simplified mobile interface
  • DSM installation support
Features
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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).

About

SMTST

This utility app facilitates on-site engineering project management and collaboration. It allows for viewing personnel information and attendance, coordinating quality and safety improvements, accessing BIM models, and managing warehouse inventory and materials.

Highlights
  • Personnel information and attendance tracking
  • Quality and safety improvement coordination
  • BIM model viewing
  • Warehouse and material management
  • On-site collaboration
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firs工程应用管理,方便现场协作。 1.人员的信息查看,考勤人数查看; 2.质量与安全的整改协同; 3.BIM模型查看; 4.仓库与物料;

Screenshots

DS finder4 screens
SMTST3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMTST at 5.0 against DS finder's 2.5. DS finder's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMTST holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. 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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DS finder versus SMTST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS finderSMTST
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (123 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Shenzhen Anxinlian Technolog.LTD

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

SMTST

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DS finder

No in-app purchases

None

SMTST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DS finder free?
DS finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMTST free?
SMTST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DS finder or SMTST?
SMTST is rated higher. DS finder averages 2.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while SMTST averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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