Comparison

DSContainer vs Charge Glance

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

Head to head
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.

About

Charge Glance

Features
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See your iPhone and Apple Watch battery levels directly from your Mac. Charge Glance brings your devices together in a simple dashboard and a convenient menu bar view. Check their battery percentage, charging status and latest update without reaching for your phone. Features: • iPhone and Apple Watch battery status on Mac • Compact menu bar view • Clear charging and battery indicators • Manual refresh for the latest available measurements • Private synchronization through your personal iCloud account • English and French interface based on system language • No ads, analytics or tracking Battery information is stored in your private iCloud database and synchronized between your devices. Opening the companion app on iPhone or Apple Watch requests a fresh measurement. Because iOS and watchOS may suspend apps in the background, Charge Glance always displays the time of the latest available update.

Screenshots

DSContainer4 screens
Charge Glance1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Charge Glance at 3 against DSContainer's 1. Charge Glance also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
DSContainer versus Charge Glance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSContainerCharge Glance
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBogdan BystritskiiRenaud Baivier

In-app purchases

None

DSContainer

No in-app purchases

None

Charge Glance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DSContainer free?
DSContainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Charge Glance free?
Charge Glance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DSContainer or Charge Glance have ads?
Neither DSContainer nor Charge Glance shows ads.

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