Synology VPN Plus

Name: Synology VPN Plus
Rating: 3.5 (23 reviews)
Author: Synology Inc.

By: Synology Inc.

Utilities

Features & Capabilities

You must own a Synology Router to run this app, and be running the latest VPN Plus Server package to get the complete set of features

VPN Plus allows easy access to Internet and local network resources via the Synology SSL VPN service powered by the Synology Router. This mobile application provides you with fast connection speeds, enhanced security, and better capacity to pass through firewalls.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Synology Inc.

Rating:

3.50

(23)

Version:

1.0.15 Last updated: 2021-06-01

Version code:

842416911

Creation date:

2016-10-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

35.33MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

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# 298,076 ▼ 819

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Developed by:

Synology Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/synology-vpn-plus/id1141357842

Website:

https://www.synology.com/

User Reviews

Reviews praise Synology VPN Plus for fast, stable performance with auto-reconnects and easy setup, plus remote access to a home network. Common downsides are heavy battery drain and certificate-related connection issues after updates. A recurring constraint is that it works only with Synology routers (not NAS), and the licensing model can be confusing, though some reviews note free licenses for up to 20 devices.

Pros

Fast, stable VPN with automatic reconnects.
Easy to set up.
Enables remote access to your home network from anywhere; can route traffic (e.g., through PiHole).
Licensing options noted as favorable (free licenses for up to 20 devices; paid licenses available).

Cons

Significant battery drain on iOS devices; drains battery life even when the VPN is off.
Certificate prompts/Proceed button issues can prevent connection after updates.
Limited to Synology routers; not usable with NAS (restricts hardware compatibility).
Licensing can be confusing or non-obvious (some setups require a yearly license; tutorials may not mention it).

Recent reviews

It’s a great app. Works amazingly. I run a PiHole instance on my Synology Server, and this allows me to VPN into my network from anywhere and route my traffic through that to eliminate ads no matter where I am in the world. The only downside is that it obliterates my battery life whether I’m using the VPN or not. Something I noticed immediately after installing it since I was no longer making it through entire days on a single charge. I recently bought a higher storage size of the iPhone 13 Mini and decided to pit it against the one I was trading in. So I uninstalled VPN Plus on my old 128gb iPhone 13 Mini with iOS 16(96% battery health), and installed VPN Plus on my new 512GB iPhone 13 Mini with iOS 16. I then left them sitting on my counter all day playing a playlist loop since it was a weekend and I had the time. At the end of the day the old Mini had 39% battery with Apple Music being the biggest battery drain. The new iPhone Mini was at 8%, and VPN Plus was at the top of the battery usage list with 35% despite the VPN being switched off the entire time. I’m not sure what it is about this app that just absolutely crushes battery life like this, but its a significant enough level that you will want to weigh the pros of having this VPN capability vs what it will mean for your battery life. For me I just uninstall it unless I’m going on a work trip as I carry external batteries with me on those anyways.

by OM*****, 2022-09-26

It would be nice if there were an option to “remember me” with two factor authentication.

by jz*****, 2021-07-17

This was easy to set up, Synology is offering free licenses for up to 20 devices because of Covid-19 . Even if you had to pay for it, $10/ license is still a bargain. You do need a Synology router for this to work.