Comparison

DS One vs SynoDocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DS One

This app serves as a comprehensive NAS management tool, unifying video, music, and file handling. It offers extensive format support for media playback, including high-quality video and audio, along with subtitle customization and picture-in-picture functionality. Users can also efficiently browse and manage files directly from their NAS.

Highlights
  • Wide video format support
  • High-quality video playback (HD, 4K, HDR)
  • Subtitle support and adjustment
  • Picture-in-picture video
  • Mainstream and lossless audio support
  • Music lyrics and cover art display
  • NAS file management
Features
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DS Cloud is an all-in-one NAS management tool that integrates video, music, and file management. Now supporting Synology and Emby. Features of DS Cloud include: 1. Video Functionality: - Wide-ranging video format support: DS Cloud can play various video formats, including .mkv, .avi, .mp4, .mov, .rmvb, .wmv, and more, providing a diverse viewing experience within one player. - High-quality video playback: Supports HD, 4K, HDR, and other video formats for optimal viewing. - Subtitle support: DS Cloud supports embedded and multiple external subtitle formats such as SRT, SSA, SUB, with subtitle adjustment options for the best viewing experience. - Picture-in-picture support: Allows users to browse other apps while watching videos with DS Cloud. 2. Audio Functionality: - Supports mainstream and lossless audio formats, including FLAC, MP3, WMA, APE, OGG, AAC, DTS, PCM, WAV, etc. - Displays music lyrics and cover art for a visually pleasing music library. - Manages playlists and individual songs. - Supports transcoding playback and playback of original audio formats. 3. File Management Functionality: - Quickly browse and view file contents. - Easily manage files with clear identification of various file formats, serving as a bridge between NAS and mobile devices. Thank you for using DS Cloud. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please contact us at 564095922@qq.com if you encounter any issues. For more information, please refer to: "Terms of Service": https://miaomiaolock.com/terms-of-use "Privacy Policy": https://miaomiaolock.com/dscloudprivate

About

SynoDocker

Manage your Synology NAS containers remotely from your mobile device. View container status, resource usage, and logs. Start, stop, and restart containers with ease, even when away from your computer.

Highlights
  • Remote container management
  • View container status and resource usage
  • Start, stop, and restart containers
  • Access container logs
  • Supports various sign-in methods
  • Demo mode for exploration
Features
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SynoDocker is an app for signing in to Synology DSM and managing containers in Container Manager—without sitting at a computer. WHY SYNODOCKER If you run Home Assistant, Plex, reverse proxies, or other services in Container Manager, you often need a quick look at what is running, why something stopped, or a way to restart it while you are away. SynoDocker talks directly to your NAS. There is no SynoDocker cloud account and no extra server in the middle. SIGN IN YOUR WAY • Local IP, DDNS hostname, or QuickConnect ID • HTTP or HTTPS, including self-signed certificates on networks you trust • Common DSM ports (HTTP 5000, HTTPS 5001), or QuickConnect with no port to fill in • DSM username and password (not a QuickConnect account) • Two-factor authentication with a one-time code and a Paste shortcut • Optional Remember sign-in: the session is stored in the on-device Keychain and cleared when you sign out CONTAINER LIST After sign-in you can: • See every container’s name, image, and running or stopped status • Check CPU, memory, and network overview at a glance • Search by name or image • Filter All / Running / Stopped • Pull to refresh, or turn on auto-refresh (3, 5, 10, 30 seconds, or a custom 1–3600 seconds) The list is available after sign-in. Opening a container for full details is a premium feature. CONTAINER DETAILS (PREMIUM) Unlock monthly, yearly, or lifetime to: • View live CPU and memory • See container ID, image, project, CPU priority, memory limit, auto-restart, and web portal • Inspect network mode, gateway, IP, MAC address, restart policy, and port mappings • Read real volume mount paths and the start command • Browse environment variables as KEY / VALUE • Scroll recent logs (ANSI color codes stripped) • Long-press to copy logs, env vars, mounts, command, gateway, IP, MAC, and ports • Start, stop, restart, or force-stop a container (force-stop is for unresponsive containers—use with care) DEMO MODE Tap Try Demo on the sign-in screen to explore six sample containers with no NAS. Demo data is discarded when you leave. PRIVACY Login and container traffic go from your iPhone to the NAS you enter (and to Synology QuickConnect only if you use a QuickConnect ID). Container lists, logs, and environment variables are not uploaded to us. Purchases are handled by Apple. WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone, iOS 17 or later • A Synology NAS with Container Manager (or the older Docker package) installed and running • A DSM account allowed to use that package SUBSCRIPTIONS • Monthly — auto-renews every month • Yearly — auto-renews every year • Lifetime — one-time purchase, no renewal The container list is included after sign-in. Container details, logs, configuration, and start/stop/restart require an active subscription or a lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime: iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions, or Manage Subscription in the app. Restore purchases on a new device with the same Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://jiw.github.io/SynoDocker/privacy_en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Synology, DSM, Container Manager, Docker, and QuickConnect are trademarks of their respective owners. SynoDocker is an independent app and is not affiliated with Synology Inc.

Screenshots

DS One4 screens
SynoDocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DS One at 78 against SynoDocker's 1. DS One also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SynoDocker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DS One sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SynoDocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SynoDocker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS One has 78 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DS One ships an update monthly, SynoDocker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DS One versus SynoDocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS OneSynoDocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (78 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer大为 张钊辰 王

Customer experience

DS One

All ratings78 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative25.0%

SynoDocker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DS One

Subscriptions3
  • DS Cloud Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • DS Cloud Pro - Monthly2 variants$0.991 Month
  • DS Cloud Pro - Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • DS Cloud Pro - Lifetime2 variants$9.99
3 purchases

SynoDocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is DS One free?
DS One is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SynoDocker free?
SynoDocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DS One or SynoDocker?
SynoDocker is rated higher. DS One averages 4.7 out of 5 from 78 ratings, while SynoDocker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DS One or SynoDocker have ads?
Neither DS One nor SynoDocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS One or SynoDocker?
DS One ships an update monthly, and SynoDocker every 6 weeks. Most recently, DS One was updated on October 27, 2026 and SynoDocker on October 16, 2026.

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