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Swads vs NASmeister

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Swads compared with NASmeister
DetailSwads logo SwadsNASmeister logo NASmeister
What it doesNative Download Station client for iPhone and Mac Monitor and control your Synology NAS from your iPhone
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: one server with live vitals, kiosk mode, tile colors, and demo mode. NASmeister Pro: monthly, yearly, or one-time lifetime purchase for unlimited servers and all modules. Lifetime Pro regular price €39.99 (now €24.99 through October 18), US regular price $34.99 (now $22.99).
Key features
  • Connect via QuickConnect with up to 7x faster speeds
  • Manage multiple Synology NAS devices in one place
  • View full task details including activity, trackers, peers, and files
  • Bulk manage download tasks
  • Native Dark Mode and Dynamic Island support
  • QuickConnect Remote Access
  • Two-Factor Authentication support
  • iCloud Sync
  • User Quota Management
  • View Synology NAS System Status
  • Customizable dashboard with draggable tiles
  • Live vitals monitoring: CPU, memory, disk, network, storage, system, UPS
  • S.M.A.R.T. drive health monitoring with temperature and remaining life
  • Docker container management and control
  • Virtual Machine Manager for guest control
  • File browser with upload and sharing capabilities
  • Wake on LAN and power control
  • Kiosk mode for dedicated NAS monitoring display
  • Usage history for CPU, memory, disk, and network
  • iPad support with responsive grid layout
What makes it different
  • True native app built specifically for Apple platforms with full design system integration
  • QuickConnect automatically finds fastest connection route to your NAS
  • Independent third-party client with saved passwords encrypted in Apple Keychain
  • Multi-instance management to switch between multiple NAS devices
  • Complete Download Station replacement without browser access to DSM
  • Direct connection to NAS with no middleman, account, or server required
  • Password stored only in device Keychain, never sent to company servers
  • One developer approach: iOS built properly rather than Android version in development
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)196
Citation Flow (Majestic)1815
Referring domains (Majestic)1133

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