Comparison

DS finder vs Gararge

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

Gararge

Features
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Gararge is the easiest way to track your gas mileage, fuel cost, and car maintenance. No more notebook in the glovebox. Snap a photo, we do the rest. At the pump, take a photo of the pump or receipt and your odometer. Gararge reads the gallons, price, mileage, and date for you and fills in the fill-up. Prefer to type it in? That works too, in just three taps. See what your car is really doing. - Automatic MPG and cost per fill-up, plus your running averages - Trend charts for MPG and price per gallon over time - A clean history of every fill-up, tappable to edit Keep your whole garage in one place. - Add every vehicle you drive and switch between them - Decode your VIN to auto-fill year, make, and model - Import years of history from a spreadsheet (CSV) Stay on top of maintenance. - Log oil changes, tires, brakes, and more with a running total - Set reminders by mileage or by date and get a heads-up when service is due - Tag fill-ups (like "Road Trip") and see spending grouped by trip Free includes one vehicle and manual logging. Gararge Pro unlocks unlimited vehicles, photo capture, VIN decode, CSV import, trend charts, the maintenance log, trip reports, and reminders. Built for anyone who wants to know, at a glance, what their vehicles cost to run.

Screenshots

DS finder4 screens
Gararge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS finder at none against Gararge's 1. DS finder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gararge sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. DS finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DS finder versus Gararge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS finderGararge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Jesse Haynes

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

Gararge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DS finder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gararge

Subscriptions1
  • Gararge Pro$9.991 Year

Questions

Is DS finder free?
DS finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gararge free?
Gararge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DS finder or Gararge have ads?
Neither DS finder nor Gararge shows ads.

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