SynoMusic vs DSContainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SynoMusic
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SynoMusic is a native iOS music client for private and self-hosted music libraries. Connect your authorized Synology Audio Station, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, WebDAV, SMB or local music files, then enjoy albums, artists, folders, playlists, smart mixes, lyrics, downloads, podcasts, radio, widgets, Lock Screen controls, Dynamic Island, iCloud configuration sync and a refined player. SynoMusic is an unofficial client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Synology, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby or related projects. You are responsible for the accounts, tokens, files and servers you connect. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zanwingmak.github.io/SynoMusic-OpenSource/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zanwingmak.github.io/SynoMusic-OpenSource/privacy.html
DSContainer
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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 ā 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 ā 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DSContainer at none against SynoMusic's 4. SynoMusic'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
Both are free to download. SynoMusic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DSContainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SynoMusic | DSContainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 ā better | 26.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ęÆé¢ éŗ¦ | Bogdan Bystritskii |
In-app purchases
SynoMusic
- Weekly Full Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Full Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Full Access$34.99
DSContainer
No in-app purchases









