Comparison

DStation Remote vs Orbit

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

Head to head
About

DStation Remote

Manage and monitor your Synology NAS Download Station tasks remotely. This app offers full control over downloads, including adding, pausing, and managing files, with secure login and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Secure encrypted login storage
  • QuickConnect and SSL/2FA support
  • Full task management (start, pause, delete)
  • Effortless new task addition
  • Task file management
  • Priority selection for tasks and files
  • Share menu integration for adding tasks
Features
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DStation Remote is the ultimate mobile client for managing and monitoring tasks on your Synology NAS using Download Station. Take full control of your tasks with a fast, reliable, and user-friendly interface. Key Features: • Your login credentials are fully encrypted and stored securely on your device. We never share or transmit your login details. • QuickConnect Support: Seamlessly connect to your Synology NAS locally or remotely with full SSL and 2FA authentication. • Full Task Management: Start, pause, resume, delete, and clear your tasks with ease. • Simply Add New Tasks Effortlessly. • Task File Management: Select and manage individual files within your tasks for better control. • Priority Selection: Set priority levels for tasks and files to optimize downloads. • New Share Integration: Add files directly as tasks from other apps using the share menu. • Folder Selection: Choose specific folders on your NAS to save tasks exactly where you need them. • Clean and Intuitive Design: Enjoy a smooth, hassle-free experience with a focus on usability. Why Choose DStation Remote? Built specifically for Synology users, DStation Remote offers an efficient and secure solution for managing Download Station tasks. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can keep your tasks organized and under control. Requirements: • Synology NAS with DSM 7.0+ and Download Station installed. • Proper network setup to allow remote access. DStation Remote – the Best & Fast NAS Task Manager for your Synology Download Station!

About

Orbit

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Count down to what's coming. Orbit turns the moments you're waiting for into beautiful home-screen widgets. Pick a date, choose a look, and watch it tick. MAKE IT UNMISTAKABLY YOURS Every element moves. Drag the number, the days label, the title, the date and the live countdown anywhere on the widget, then set the font, size and colour of each one independently. Three widget types to start from: Minimal, Ring and Line. A LIVE COUNTDOWN, TO THE SECOND Show the days remaining, or a full countdown ticking down hours, minutes and seconds right there on your home screen, updating on its own. BACKGROUNDS AND ICONS Solid colours, custom gradients you mix yourself, or one of your own photos. Twenty-two event icons, from rings and cakes to rockets and palm trees, or use any emoji as your icon. START FROM A TEMPLATE A gallery of ready-made countdowns: holidays, birthdays, weddings, trips, launches - so you can have a widget on your screen in seconds. REPEATS AND REMINDERS Set a countdown to repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly and it rolls forward on its own. Add reminders ahead of the day so nothing sneaks up on you. TWO WIDGET SIZES Small and medium, each fully arrangeable. SYNCS QUIETLY Turn on iCloud backup and your countdowns, reminder settings and widget photos follow you across devices signed in to the same Apple Account. Everything lives in your own private iCloud container. NO ACCOUNT, NO TRACKING There's nothing to sign up for. Your countdowns live on your device, and Orbit collects nothing about you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap + and name what you're counting down to, then pick the date. 2. Customize it, choose a style and background, drag the number, title, date and live countdown wherever you want them, and set the font, size and colour of each. 3. Save, then go to your Home Screen. Touch and hold anywhere, tap the + in the corner, search for Orbit and add the widget in the size you want. 4. Touch and hold the placed widget, choose Edit Widget, and pick which countdown it shows. Want several on your Home Screen? Add the widget again for each one and point each at a different countdown; same steps, step 4 is where you choose. ORBIT PRO Free includes one widget with three fonts and six icons. Orbit Pro unlocks unlimited countdowns and widgets, all eleven fonts, all twenty-two icons, emoji icons, every style and background, your own photos, and the full template gallery. Available as a monthly or yearly subscription, each starting with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase that does not renew. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged within 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel in Settings, by tapping your name, then Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://ralexlab.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://ralexlab.com/privacy

Screenshots

DStation Remote4 screens
Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DStation Remote at none against Orbit's 3. DStation Remote also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Orbit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DStation Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DStation Remote versus Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDStation RemoteOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavlo StovpivskyiRalex Lab

In-app purchases

None

DStation Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Orbit Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is DStation Remote free?
DStation Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orbit free?
Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DStation Remote or Orbit have ads?
Neither DStation Remote nor Orbit shows ads.

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