# DS One vs SynoDocker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DS One | SynoDocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-one-video-library-and-player/id6476057278/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synodocker/id6802322293/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 222 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [大为 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296098078) | [钊辰 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791406641) |

## What reviewers say

### DS One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-one-video-library-and-player/id6476057278)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DS Cloud Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DS Cloud Pro - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DS Cloud Pro - Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| DS Cloud Pro - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### SynoDocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synodocker/id6802322293)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*