Comparison

DS finder vs Rvolution Remote

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

Rvolution Remote

Control network-enabled media players directly from your phone using simple IP codes. Adjust playback, volume, and more with a lightweight interface. No extra hardware is needed for this convenient media control solution.

Highlights
  • Control media players via IP
  • Play, pause, skip functionality
  • Adjust volume
  • Lightweight interface
  • No additional hardware required
Features
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IP Media Remote lets you operate any network-enabled media player from your phone. Use simple IP codes to play, pause, skip, and adjust volume. The interface is lightweight and works on any iOS device. No additional hardware required.

Screenshots

DS finder4 screens
Rvolution Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rvolution Remote at 100% against DS finder's 30%. Rvolution Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6). DS finder's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

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

Rvolution Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS finder has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of DS finder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rvolution Remote's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DS finder versus Rvolution Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS finderRvolution Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (122 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.HD Land

Customer experience

DS finder

All ratings122 ratings
Positive30.3%
Neutral13.9%
Negative55.7%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive30.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative50.9%

Rvolution Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 15 more
  • 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
Show 12 more
  • 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

Rvolution Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DS finder

No in-app purchases

None

Rvolution Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DS finder free?
DS finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rvolution Remote free?
Rvolution Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DS finder or Rvolution Remote?
Rvolution Remote is rated higher. DS finder averages 2.6 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Rvolution Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DS finder or Rvolution Remote have ads?
Neither DS finder nor Rvolution Remote shows ads.

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