Comparison

Homynex vs SYNO Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Homynex

Features
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Intelligent Life, Synchronized with the Future 1. Convenient remote control: No matter where you are, you can control your home equipment with the internet, including lighting, appliances, curtains, door locks, and more.  2. Personalized scene customization: Multiple modes can be set according to habitual needs, such as waking up in the morning, watching movies, etc., to create a personalized and comfortable atmosphere.  3. Powerful security monitoring: Real time monitoring of security conditions, timely push notifications of abnormalities, and remote viewing of cameras to strengthen security defenses.  4. Background music: It can match suitable background music for different scenes, making home life more emotional. "

About

SYNO Assistant

Manage your Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) remotely. Browse files, manage photos, control downloads, and monitor system status from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • File management
  • Photo browsing and sharing
  • Download task management
  • Package Center control
  • Docker container management
  • System monitoring
  • Secure remote access
Features
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[SYNO Assistant] is a mobile management tool built for Synology NAS users, letting you control your network storage anytime, anywhere. Core Features: 1. File Management - Browse all files and folders on your NAS - Upload, download, move, copy, rename, and delete files - Search files to quickly find what you need - Create share links to share files with others 2. Photo Management - Browse photos grouped by date - Switch between personal and team spaces - Quickly preview and share photos 3. Download Management - Create download tasks (BT/HTTP/FTP supported) - View real-time download progress and speed - Pause, resume, and delete download tasks 4. Package Center - Browse and install Synology packages - Manage installed packages (start/stop) 5. Docker - View and manage Docker containers - View container details and logs 6. System Management - View device info and running status - Monitor CPU and memory usage in real time - Check storage space and disk health - Remote restart / shutdown 7. Secure Login - QuickConnect remote access support - Two-factor authentication 8. Third-party services - Supports Jellyfin / Emby / Navidrome - Supports immich Privacy Policy: https://syno.thatisawesome.cn/privacy Terms of Service: https://syno.thatisawesome.cn/termofuse

Screenshots

Homynex4 screens
SYNO Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Homynex at none against SYNO Assistant's 3. Homynex also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). SYNO Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). 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. SYNO Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Homynex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Homynex ships an update every 3 months, SYNO Assistant every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Homynex versus SYNO Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomynexSYNO Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartsync Electric Ltd雨珂 周

In-app purchases

None

Homynex

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SYNO Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Homynex free?
Homynex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SYNO Assistant free?
SYNO Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Homynex or SYNO Assistant have ads?
Neither Homynex nor SYNO Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Homynex or SYNO Assistant?
Homynex ships an update every 3 months, and SYNO Assistant every 9 days. Most recently, Homynex was updated on November 8, 2026 and SYNO Assistant on October 31, 2026.

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