Comparison

LincStation vs DSContainer

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

Head to head
About

LincStation

Features
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The LincStation NAS app makes your phone the perfect companion for your NAS device. No matter where you are, you can easily back up your phone's photo albums, transfer files, and play music and videos. It supports multi-user access, enabling family or team members to share and manage content on the NAS. Experience efficient and convenient data management, making your digital life more organized.

About

DSContainer

Features
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DSContainer is a native iOS control panel for the Container Manager package on your Synology NAS. Connect over the DSM WebAPI and manage your entire Docker setup without opening a browser. DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE • Running, stopped, and unhealthy containers in one view • Live CPU and memory utilization of your NAS • Recent container activity CONTAINERS • Start, stop, and restart containers with one tap • Live logs with search • Per-container CPU and memory charts • Detailed configuration: ports, volumes, environment COMPOSE PROJECTS • See every Compose project and its services • Bring whole stacks up or down SYSTEM MONITOR • CPU, RAM, and volume utilization charts • Storage overview for every volume BUILT FOR TRUST • Talks only to your NAS — no third-party servers, no analytics • Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain • Supports HTTPS and 2FA (OTP) sign-in • Self-signed certificates supported Try Demo Mode to explore the app with sample data — no NAS required. Requires a Synology NAS running DSM with the Container Manager package installed. This app is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Synology Inc. or Docker Inc.

Screenshots

LincStation3 screens
DSContainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: LincStation at 3 against DSContainer's 1. LincStation also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
LincStation versus DSContainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLincStationDSContainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLincPlusBogdan Bystritskii

In-app purchases

None

LincStation

No in-app purchases

None

DSContainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LincStation free?
LincStation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DSContainer free?
DSContainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LincStation or DSContainer have ads?
Neither LincStation nor DSContainer shows ads.

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