Comparison

SYNO Assistant vs SynoDocker

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

SynoDocker

Manage your Synology NAS containers remotely from your mobile device. View container status, resource usage, and logs. Start, stop, and restart containers with ease, even when away from your computer.

Highlights
  • Remote container management
  • View container status and resource usage
  • Start, stop, and restart containers
  • Access container logs
  • Supports various sign-in methods
  • Demo mode for exploration
Features
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SynoDocker is an app for signing in to Synology DSM and managing containers in Container Manager—without sitting at a computer. WHY SYNODOCKER If you run Home Assistant, Plex, reverse proxies, or other services in Container Manager, you often need a quick look at what is running, why something stopped, or a way to restart it while you are away. SynoDocker talks directly to your NAS. There is no SynoDocker cloud account and no extra server in the middle. SIGN IN YOUR WAY • Local IP, DDNS hostname, or QuickConnect ID • HTTP or HTTPS, including self-signed certificates on networks you trust • Common DSM ports (HTTP 5000, HTTPS 5001), or QuickConnect with no port to fill in • DSM username and password (not a QuickConnect account) • Two-factor authentication with a one-time code and a Paste shortcut • Optional Remember sign-in: the session is stored in the on-device Keychain and cleared when you sign out CONTAINER LIST After sign-in you can: • See every container’s name, image, and running or stopped status • Check CPU, memory, and network overview at a glance • Search by name or image • Filter All / Running / Stopped • Pull to refresh, or turn on auto-refresh (3, 5, 10, 30 seconds, or a custom 1–3600 seconds) The list is available after sign-in. Opening a container for full details is a premium feature. CONTAINER DETAILS (PREMIUM) Unlock monthly, yearly, or lifetime to: • View live CPU and memory • See container ID, image, project, CPU priority, memory limit, auto-restart, and web portal • Inspect network mode, gateway, IP, MAC address, restart policy, and port mappings • Read real volume mount paths and the start command • Browse environment variables as KEY / VALUE • Scroll recent logs (ANSI color codes stripped) • Long-press to copy logs, env vars, mounts, command, gateway, IP, MAC, and ports • Start, stop, restart, or force-stop a container (force-stop is for unresponsive containers—use with care) DEMO MODE Tap Try Demo on the sign-in screen to explore six sample containers with no NAS. Demo data is discarded when you leave. PRIVACY Login and container traffic go from your iPhone to the NAS you enter (and to Synology QuickConnect only if you use a QuickConnect ID). Container lists, logs, and environment variables are not uploaded to us. Purchases are handled by Apple. WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone, iOS 17 or later • A Synology NAS with Container Manager (or the older Docker package) installed and running • A DSM account allowed to use that package SUBSCRIPTIONS • Monthly — auto-renews every month • Yearly — auto-renews every year • Lifetime — one-time purchase, no renewal The container list is included after sign-in. Container details, logs, configuration, and start/stop/restart require an active subscription or a lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime: iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions, or Manage Subscription in the app. Restore purchases on a new device with the same Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://jiw.github.io/SynoDocker/privacy_en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Synology, DSM, Container Manager, Docker, and QuickConnect are trademarks of their respective owners. SynoDocker is an independent app and is not affiliated with Synology Inc.

Screenshots

SYNO Assistant4 screens
SynoDocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: SYNO Assistant at free against SynoDocker's freemium. SYNO Assistant also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. SYNO Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SynoDocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SYNO Assistant against 5.0 for SynoDocker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SYNO Assistant versus SynoDocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYNO AssistantSynoDocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雨珂 周钊辰 王

Customer experience

SYNO Assistant

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

SynoDocker

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SYNO Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

SynoDocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is SYNO Assistant free?
SYNO Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SynoDocker free?
SynoDocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SYNO Assistant or SynoDocker?
SYNO Assistant and SynoDocker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do SYNO Assistant or SynoDocker have ads?
Neither SYNO Assistant nor SynoDocker shows ads.

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