Comparison

AiData vs DSLoad Station

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

Head to head
About

AiData

Access and manage your NAS files from your smartphone or tablet. Browse, share, download for offline use, and upload files to your NAS in real-time. Monitor transfers and preview media directly.

Highlights
  • Real-time file browsing
  • Support for various file types
  • Download for offline access
  • Upload files to NAS
  • Instant file sharing
  • File transfer status monitoring
Features
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AiData is ASUSTOR’s file management app for smartphones and tablets. AiData makes it easy to browse and share files stored on your NAS. Key Features: - Browse files in real-time - Supports a variety of file types, including, but not limited to documents, photos, videos and audio files - Able to download items for offline use - Able to upload files from a smartphone or tablet directly to an ASUSTOR NAS - Instant file sharing to other devices and services - Monitor file transfer status - Able to browse EZ Sync files in the NAS - Continuous preview images in a folder - Can play videos in a folder or open videos with other players Learn more: https://www.asustor.com/

About

DSLoad Station

Manage your Synology Download Station securely and privately from your mobile device. Control downloads, browse files, monitor your NAS, and automate tasks with an intuitive interface and seamless iOS integration.

Highlights
  • Secure and private connection
  • Full download task control
  • Add tasks via URLs, files, or browser
  • Real-time background notifications
  • Built-in file browser
  • RSS feed manager
  • Manage multiple NAS servers
Features
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DSLoad Station is the ultimate mobile client for managing your Synology Download Station. Take full control of your downloads with a secure, private, and feature-rich interface for DSM 6.0 and DSM 7.0+. SECURE & PRIVATE CONNECTION • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device and your NAS • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Connect seamlessly on your local network or remotely via QuickConnect • Full support for SSL/TLS encryption & two-factor authentication (2FA) POWERFUL DOWNLOAD MANAGEMENT • Full control over your tasks: start, pause, resume, delete, and clear • Add tasks from URLs, files, or directly from your browser with the share sheet • Advanced filtering to sort and find your downloads easily • Get real-time updates with background notifications • Select specific files within a task before downloading ADVANCED NAS FEATURES • Browse your DiskStation folders to choose where downloads go • Monitor your NAS storage, VPN status, and system health • Integrated RSS feed manager to automate your downloads • Powerful search to find new content with your Download Station search modules • Manage multiple Synology NAS servers from one app SEAMLESS iOS INTEGRATION • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your tasks, storage, and VPN status. • Live Activities: Track your active downloads on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Face ID & Touch ID: Secure your app and your saved connections. • Dark Mode: A beautiful interface that’s easy on the eyes. • Siri & Shortcuts: Automate your download workflow. EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes — no technical knowledge required • Intuitive and modern interface designed for iOS • Manage your favorite servers and accounts with ease • In-app browser for easy navigation and task creation Whether you’re at home or on the go, DSLoad Station provides the most complete and secure way to manage your Synology Download Station. Made by the Synology community for Synology users. Need help? Have a suggestion or feature request? Email me at contact@dsload.app! --- Some features require DSLoad Station Pro: yearly subscription or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. DSLoad Station is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Terms of use: https://dsload.app/resources/terms.html

Screenshots

AiData4 screens
DSLoad Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DSLoad Station at 4.5 against AiData's 2.0. DSLoad Station also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). AiData's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. DSLoad Station sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AiData asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DSLoad Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSLoad Station has 568 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of AiData's written reviews are positive against 60% of DSLoad Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AiData ships an update every 3 months, DSLoad Station every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AiData versus DSLoad Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAiDataDSLoad Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (25 ratings)4.5 (568 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25568 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSTOR Inc.Thomas Le gravier

Customer experience

AiData

All ratings25 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral15.9%
Negative65.3%

DSLoad Station

All ratings568 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative32.8%

Bugs and requests

AiData

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DSLoad Station

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on iPad
  • Unreliable connection to NAS
  • Inconsistent performance and functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom user-agent for specific sources
  • Ability to save default download folder
  • Integration with browser to push downloads directly
  • Support for more advanced download management features

In-app purchases

None

AiData

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

DSLoad Station

Subscriptions7
  • Full access - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$3.491 Year
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$4.491 Year
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  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
  • Full access - Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full access - Lifetime$17.99
  • Full access - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is AiData free?
AiData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AiData or DSLoad Station?
DSLoad Station is rated higher. AiData averages 2.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while DSLoad Station averages 4.5 from 568 ratings.
Do AiData or DSLoad Station have ads?
Neither AiData nor DSLoad Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AiData or DSLoad Station?
AiData ships an update every 3 months, and DSLoad Station every 2 weeks. Most recently, AiData was updated on October 14, 2026 and DSLoad Station on October 17, 2026.

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