DS finder vs Weline Pro
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).
Weline Pro
This app enables users to construct personal, family, and enterprise data and network centers. It integrates distributed networks and applications for secure and reliable data storage and circulation within a decentralized network.
- Distributed network integration
- Secure data storage
- Private server creation
- Smart node management
- Broadband IoT connectivity
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high-speed networking / secure link /smart node /private server /broadband IoT By integrating distributed networks and applications into the Weline series of hardware products, we help users build personal, family, and enterprise data and network centers, ensuring secure and reliable storage & circulation of personal and corporate data within a decentralized network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS finder at none against Weline Pro's 6. DS finder also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 0%) and ratings volume (123 vs 4). Weline Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (2.8 vs 2.5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Weline Pro sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DS finder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Weline Pro holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS finder has 123 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Weline Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, Weline Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS finder | Weline Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (123 ratings) | 2.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 283 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | 米米网 |
Customer experience
DS finder
Weline Pro
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
Weline Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS finder
No in-app purchases
Weline Pro
- 4 points$0.99
- 8 points$1.99
- 20 points$4.99
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- 40 points$8.99
- 72 points$15.99
- 132 points$29.99
