Comparison

My NAS Manager vs DSContainer

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

Head to head
About

My NAS Manager

Features
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My NAS Manager is a premium, native iOS companion application designed to help you easily monitor and manage your Synology NAS (DiskStation Manager - DSM) servers from anywhere. Built entirely using Apple's modern SwiftUI framework, the app delivers a responsive, gorgeous, and feature-rich interface to keep your private cloud running smoothly. KEY FEATURES: 1. REAL-TIME RESOURCE UTILIZATION DASHBOARD - Instantly monitor CPU usage and RAM allocation. - Track real-time network upload/download speeds. - Check storage pool health, RAID configurations, and individual drive S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics. - View active system processes running on DSM. 2. FULL-FEATURED FILE STATION - Seamlessly browse files and folder structures. - Delete, rename, or create folders remotely. - Upload files with detailed, real-time background progress bars. - Download files to a temporary location and export them natively to iCloud Drive, local storage, or other apps. - Generate and share public download links (gofile.me) in seconds. 3. SSH SERVICE & TERMINAL SIMULATION - View and toggle system SSH status and change listening port numbers. - Execute basic management commands (ls, df -h, top, uptime) using an integrated interactive terminal simulator. 4. PACKAGE CONTROL CENTER - List installed DSM applications. - Remotely start or stop packages such as Download Station with a single tap. 5. COMPREHENSIVE DEMO MODE - No Synology NAS setup yet? Try our fully-featured Demo Login to experience all UI features with simulated mock data. SECURE CONNECTIONS: Your security is our priority. My NAS Manager supports HTTPS encryption and two-factor authentication (2FA) OTP verification codes to ensure your server credentials remain fully protected.

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

My NAS Manager4 screens
DSContainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DSContainer at none against My NAS Manager's 1. My NAS Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. My NAS Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DSContainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
My NAS Manager versus DSContainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NAS ManagerDSContainer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHung Tien PhamBogdan Bystritskii

In-app purchases

1 purchases

My NAS Manager

One-time1
  • My NAS Manager Lifetime$9.99
None

DSContainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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