DS finder vs Stats Weasel
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).
Stats Weasel
This app allows you to create custom graphs to track personal daily statistics. Log values for any metric and visualize your progress over time with trend analysis. It's designed for simple, recurring measurements like study hours, workouts, or savings.
- Custom graph creation with units
- Daily value logging
- Trend analysis (7, 30, 90, 365 days)
- View latest, average, min, max values
- Graph management (reorder, rename, hide, delete)
- On-device data storage
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Stats Weasel is a small, focused tracker for personal numbers. Create a graph for anything you want to measure, log values by day, and check the Trends tab when you want to see how those numbers move over time. It is designed for simple recurring stats like hours studied, workouts, savings, meetings, miles, donations, or anything else that makes sense as a number. Features: - Create custom graphs with optional units - Log values for today or a previous day - Review 7 day, 30 day, 90 day, and 1 year trends - See latest, average, minimum, and maximum values for a graph - Reorder, rename, hide, or delete graphs - Keep app data on your device - Use optional screen tips while learning the app Stats Weasel is part of Heynow Software's family of focused tools with personality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DS finder at Free against Stats Weasel's $0.99. DS finder also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Stats Weasel's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On ads and in-app purchases 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
DS finder is free to download; Stats Weasel costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stats Weasel 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.
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, Stats Weasel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS finder | Stats Weasel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.5 (123 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Heynow Software |
Customer experience
DS finder
Stats Weasel
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
Stats Weasel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS finder
No in-app purchases
Stats Weasel
No in-app purchases
