Comparison

DS finder vs DiveScan

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

DiveScan

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DiveScan turns your paper dive log into a real, searchable logbook — no manual typing required. Snap a photo of a logged page and DiveScan reads it for you: dive number, date, site, buddy, depth, times, gas, and more, extracted automatically and ready to review. It works with PADI-style forms and most dive-shop and resort logbooks, even when a stamp overlaps the handwriting or the page is at an angle. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS DiveScan doesn't store your dives in the cloud. Everything lives on your device, and iCloud keeps it in sync — nothing else. No account is needed to use the app or log a dive by hand. SCAN WITH AI, LOG BY HAND — YOUR CHOICE Every diver gets free scans to try it out. After that, add more scan credits right in the app — or skip scanning and add dives by hand, which is always free. BUILT FOR DIVERS, NOT SPREADSHEETS Track dive type (wreck, night, drift, and more), marine life sightings, and conditions See your dive sites on a map and your progress on the stats tab Automatic gas consumption analysis (SAC/RMV), MOD, and EAD for every dive Import dives from your dive computer software via UDDF, with duplicates caught automatically Export your logbook to UDDF at any time — your data is never locked in Low-confidence scan fields are flagged for a quick double-check, not buried in the data Metric or imperial, your choice Whether you're digitizing years of paper logs or just want a faster way to log tomorrow's dive, DiveScan gets you back in the water sooner.

Screenshots

DS finder4 screens
DiveScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS finder at none against DiveScan's 2. DS finder also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). DiveScan's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price and ads 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. DiveScan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DS finder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DS finder ships an update every 4 months, DiveScan daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DS finder versus DiveScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS finderDiveScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (123 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings123 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Matthias Brecht

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

DiveScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DS finder

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DiveScan

One-time2
  • 20 Logbook Scans$2.99
  • 50 Logbook Scans$3.99

Questions

Is DS finder free?
DS finder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DiveScan free?
DiveScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DS finder or DiveScan have ads?
Neither DS finder nor DiveScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS finder or DiveScan?
DS finder ships an update every 4 months, and DiveScan daily. Most recently, DS finder was updated on November 3, 2026 and DiveScan on October 24, 2026.

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