DS video vs DS Video+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS video
Stream your video collection from your Synology NAS to your mobile device. Automatically retrieves movie information and organizes content into libraries. Record and manage TV programs remotely if you have compatible HDHomeRun devices connected to your NAS.
- Stream video collection from Synology NAS
- Automatic movie information retrieval
- Organized video libraries
- Record and manage TV programs
- Remote TV schedule management
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**You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and be running the latest Video Station 2.3.0 to get the complete set of features** Use DS video to stream your video collection on your DiskStation from your iOS mobile device. Browsing is made easy as your videos are sorted in different libraries, and each movies has its information retrieved online automatically. And if you have connected HDHomeRun devices with DVB-T standard to the same local area network as your Synology NAS, you will also be able to record TV programs, as well as view the TV program to manage the recording schedule even when on the move. Find all detailed features about the app on our website: www.synology.com > NAS > DSM 7.1 > Apps > Mobile Apps > Software Specs https://www.synology.com/dsm/software_spec/mobile#DSvideo
DS Video+
Organize and play your video collection from Synology DiskStation or personal devices. Sync playback across devices, search easily, and create smart playlists. Download videos for offline viewing.
- Personal video library management
- Seamless cross-device synchronization
- Powerful video search function
- Smart personalized playlists
- Offline video playback
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DS Video+ sounds like a great video player for Synology DiskStation! It aims to provide users with a convenient video playback and management experience across multiple platforms. Here are some key features of DS Video+: Personal Video Library: It allows users to build their own video library on personal devices or Synology network storage devices. Seamless Sync: DS Video+ enables video synchronization among multiple devices through a Synology account login. You can sync your favorite videos, playback history, and settings across all supported devices, allowing you to enjoy videos anytime, anywhere. Powerful Search Function: The app incorporates a robust search engine, making it easy for you to search and find your favorite videos. You can search by video title, director, genre, and other keywords to quickly find the desired videos. Smart Playlists: DS Video+ offers users a feature of smart video playlists. It automatically creates personalized recommendation lists based on your preferences and habits. Offline Playback: You can download videos to your local device for offline playback, making it convenient to enjoy videos even without an internet connection. This allows you to watch videos anytime, anywhere without relying on a network connection. Sounds like a cool app for video enthusiasts!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DS video at 2.8 against DS Video+'s 1.0. DS video also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and ratings volume (257 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DS video holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS video has 257 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of DS video's written reviews are positive against 0% of DS Video+'s.
DS video ships an update every 2 months, DS Video+ every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS video | DS Video+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (257 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 257 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | 青龙 倪 |
Customer experience
DS video
DS Video+
Bugs and requests
DS video
Reported bugs
4 issues- Playback controls not working on Apple TV
- Subtitle display issues
- Inability to play videos over encrypted connections
- Synology NAS integration problems
Requested features
6 requests- Add support for more video formats
- Improve playback controls (skip forward/backward, resume, etc.)
- Implement auto-play next episode for TV shows
- Add Picture-in-Picture support on iPad
- Improve Chromecast and AirPlay support
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- Enhance parental controls and content filtering
DS Video+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS video
No in-app purchases
DS Video+
No in-app purchases
