DS router vs IP Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS router
Manage your Synology Router network remotely with ease. Monitor traffic, set up guest networks, and implement parental controls to protect your children's online activities. Requires a Synology Router and SRM 1.3.
- Remote router management
- Network status monitoring
- Guest network creation
- Real-time traffic supervision
- Device prioritization
- Parental controls and security
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**You must own a Synology Router to run this app, and be running the latest SRM 1.3 to get the complete set of features.** DS router allows you to manage you network with just a few taps whenever you want, wherever you go. Easily set up brand new Synology Routers, monitor live traffic, and protect your children's Internet activities with the comprehensive features of DS router. Key Features: - Remote Management: Manage your router from anywhere. - Network Map: Easily view the status of your Mesh Wi-Fi system. - Guest Network: Create a new network separated from your primary Wi-Fi. - Traffic Monitor: Supervise real time traffic of all connected devices. - Device Prioritization: Determine which devices Internet priority. - Safe Access: Enjoy advanced parental control and security functions.
IP Tools
Access and manage your home WiFi network directly from your smartphone. This app provides essential tools to view network information, change router settings, and enhance your Wi-Fi security.
- View Local, Gateway, and External IP
- Change Router Password
- Change WiFi Password
- Block Unauthorized Users
- Parental Controls
- Ping Test
- Port Scanner
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IP Tools - Router Admin Setup app get information about Local IP, Gateway and External IP. Easily access your router settings and control your wifi network with this App. It’s easy, convenient and versatile tool helping any user to manage their router from their smartphone. What can you do as a router administrator? - Router password change; - Check your default gateway; - Change WiFi password; - Block stranger person; - Parent control. * IP tools & Network Utilities covers following features : - My IP information - Ping Test - Port Scanner - Traceroute - Whois Lookup - Router Admin Setup, Router Setup Page - Get your network information such as SSID, Internal IP address, mac address etc. - Scan port within range of 250 (0-250, 500-750, 1000-1250). - Copy/share all of your network information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS router at none against IP Tools's 1. DS router also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 37). IP Tools's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 42%). On price, rating 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
Both are free to download. IP Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DS router asks for nothing beyond the download.
DS router holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS router has 1.4K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of DS router's written reviews are positive against 59% of IP Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DS router ships an update every 3 months, IP Tools monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS router | IP Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) — better | 4.4 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | 59.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Monali Paghadal |
Customer experience
DS router
IP Tools
In-app purchases
DS router
No in-app purchases
IP Tools
- Pro Version$4.99
