Comparison

SYNO Assistant vs QuickCast Pro

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

Head to head
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

About

QuickCast Pro

Transform your iPhone into a wireless casting hub. Stream media, mirror your screen, and control smart TVs directly from your device. Easily share photos, videos, documents, and web links to a larger display without cables.

Highlights
  • Cast media and files to TV
  • Mirror iPhone screen to any browser
  • Control compatible smart TVs
  • Receive files from other devices
  • Multi-device casting
  • Web link casting
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful wireless casting hub — stream media to your TV, mirror your screen, control smart TVs, and receive files from any device on the same Wi-Fi network. QuickCast Pro makes big-screen sharing simple. No HDMI cable, no complicated setup. Just connect to the same Wi-Fi, scan for devices, and start casting in seconds. ◆ CAST TO TV • Photos, videos, music & files from your library • Web links — direct video/audio URLs • Documents — PDF, PPT, Word & more, auto-split into pages • Text & voice — type, paste, or speak; live-update on TV • Multi-device casting — send to several TVs at once ◆ TV REMOTE • Full remote for compatible smart TVs on your local network • D-pad, Home, Back, Menu, volume & channel controls • Media playback controls for content you're casting • Auto-detects device type and connects over LAN ◆ SCREEN MIRROR • Mirror your entire iPhone screen to any browser • Watch on TV, PC, tablet — any device with a web browser • Adjustable quality: Smooth, Standard, or HD • Optional in-app audio in the stream • Great for presentations, gaming & demos ◆ RECEIVE & TRANSFER • Turn your phone into a cast receiver on the local network • Accept media casts from other phones or PCs • LAN file transfer — open a URL in any browser to upload files • View, re-cast, or share received files instantly ◆ WHY QUICKCAST PRO • Clean, fast interface — four tabs: Cast, Remote, Receive, Mirror • Scan & discover devices on your Wi-Fi automatically • Manual IP connect when auto-scan doesn't find your TV • 10+ interface languages • Premium unlocks unlimited Cast, Remote & Receive — one-time purchase, lifetime access ◆ HOW TO USE 1. Connect iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi 2. Tap Scan on the Cast tab and select your device 3. Pick content — photos, files, links, or documents 4. Use Remote to control your TV; use Mirror to share your screen ◆ REQUIREMENTS • iPhone and target device on the same local network • DLNA/Cast enabled on your TV (most smart TVs support this) • Local network permission required for device discovery ◆ DISCLAIMER QuickCast Pro is an independent third-party app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV or device manufacturer. Compatibility depends on your device model and network setup. Download QuickCast Pro and enjoy wireless casting, mirroring, and TV control — all from your pocket.

Screenshots

SYNO Assistant4 screens
QuickCast Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SYNO Assistant at none against QuickCast Pro's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. QuickCast Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SYNO Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYNO Assistant ships an update weekly, QuickCast Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SYNO Assistant versus QuickCast Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYNO AssistantQuickCast Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雨珂 周强 王

Customer experience

SYNO Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QuickCast Pro

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

None

SYNO Assistant

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuickCast Pro

One-time1
  • PRO$9.99

Questions

Is SYNO Assistant free?
SYNO Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickCast Pro free?
QuickCast Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SYNO Assistant or QuickCast Pro have ads?
Neither SYNO Assistant nor QuickCast Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYNO Assistant or QuickCast Pro?
SYNO Assistant ships an update weekly, and QuickCast Pro every 5 days. Most recently, SYNO Assistant was updated on September 19, 2026 and QuickCast Pro on September 9, 2026.

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