# DS finder vs Telefant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Telefant at 75% against DS finder's 26%. Telefant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5). DS finder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (123 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Telefant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DS finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Telefant 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 2, 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 75% of Telefant's.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS finder | Telefant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-finder/id429865523/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefant/id6563147903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) |

## 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


### Telefant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telefant/id6563147903)

This app allows users to control their Logitech Harmony hubs with interactive widgets and control center access. It supports multiple hubs and offers device and activity management. Note that setup and configuration are not supported.

**Highlights:** Interactive home screen widgets, Control center controls (iOS 18+), Connect to multiple hubs, Start and stop activities, Control devices

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Widget Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DS finder free?

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

### Is Telefant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DS finder or Telefant?

Telefant is rated higher. DS finder averages 2.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Telefant averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do DS finder or Telefant have ads?

Neither DS finder nor Telefant shows ads.

---

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