Homynex vs SYNO Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homynex
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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. "
SYNO Assistant
Manage your Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) remotely. Browse files, manage photos, control downloads, and monitor system status from your mobile device.
- File management
- Photo browsing and sharing
- Download task management
- Package Center control
- Docker container management
- System monitoring
- Secure remote access
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Homynex | SYNO Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartsync Electric Ltd | 雨珂 周 |
In-app purchases
Homynex
No in-app purchases
SYNO Assistant
- SYNO Assistant Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- SYNO Assistant Pro Annual$14.991 Year
- SYNO Assistant Pro Lifetime$34.99









