Chaptr vs DSFile Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chaptr
Easily create chapter marks for audio productions on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Import audio files, add marks with simple clicks, and export them in various podcast-friendly formats. Adjust mark timing and listening speed for efficient workflow.
- Create chapter marks on iPhone and Apple Watch
- Import audio from cloud services or web
- Add marks with simple earbud clicks
- Edit mark timecodes
- Adjust playback speed
- Export to multiple podcast formats
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Create chapter marks for your audio production with your iPhone on the Go! Import your audio files from all document providing Apps like Dropbox or iCloud Drive or download them directly from the web. Add marks while listening: Click two or three times with your Apple EarPods to add marks while your iPhone is locked. You can also configure your AirPods to work with Chaptr. Chaptr is also available on your Apple Watch! Create marks from your wrist while you listen to your audio productions! Add edit marks at positions where your production needs improvement. Adjust the timecode of already created marks and move them to their exact position. Choose your favorite listening speed to work faster. Export the marks you created to * Podigee * mp4chaps file format (compatible with Reaper, Auphonic) * Reaper specific chapter marks file format (supports mark colors) * Podlove Simple Chapters Supported audio formats: MP3 und M4A
DSFile Station
Manage and access your Synology NAS files from your iPhone and iPad. Browse, preview, and transfer files, with offline access and robust security features.
- Browse and manage NAS files
- Offline file access
- Background file transfers
- File preview and sharing
- Secure and private data handling
- Flexible connectivity options
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Browse, manage and access all your files on your Synology NAS, right from your iPhone and iPad. DSFile Station is the complete file manager for your DiskStation: navigate your folders, preview anything, and take your files everywhere — even offline. BROWSE & MANAGE YOUR NAS • Navigate your personal and shared folders on your Synology NAS • List and grid views with sorting and instant search • Create, rename, move, copy and delete files and folders • Multi-selection and batch operations • Detailed file info: size, type, path, EXIF & GPS metadata ACCESS YOUR FILES ANYWHERE, EVEN OFFLINE • Keep any file available offline on your device • Favorites and recent files gathered on the Home tab • Instant access, even without a connection • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets for favorites, offline files and recents POWERFUL TRANSFERS • Upload any file from your device to your NAS • Download files from your NAS to your iPhone • Background transfer queue that keeps going • Notifications and Live Activities to track every transfer • Save photos and videos straight to your Photos library PREVIEW & SHARE • Preview photos, videos, documents and audio • Compress to ZIP and extract archives, password-protected ones included • Open files in any other app • Share to DSFile Station from any app to upload instantly • Share files and folders with a link: expiration, password and QR code • Siri and Shortcuts support SECURE & PRIVATE • Credentials encrypted and stored in your keychain • Your data never leaves your device • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Works on local network & remotely via QuickConnect • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • QuickConnect: connect from anywhere • Direct IP/Host connection • Custom DDNS support • Automatic reconnection after network issues EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes – no technical knowledge required • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Clean, intuitive interface for all your files Perfect companion for your Synology NAS or DiskStation. Access, organize and share your files anywhere, keep the ones you need offline, and stay in full control of your data. Works seamlessly alongside DS File, Synology Photos, and other Synology mobile apps. Made by the Synology community for Synology users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@dsfile.app! --- Some features require Pro: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Free trial available. DSFile Station is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Terms: https://dsfile.app/resources/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chaptr at 100% against DSFile Station's 50%. Chaptr also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). DSFile Station's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
DSFile Station is free to download; Chaptr costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chaptr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chaptr's written reviews are positive against 50% of DSFile Station's.
Chaptr ships an update every 6 weeks, DSFile Station weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chaptr | DSFile Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Trauth | Thomas Le gravier |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Chaptr
No in-app purchases
DSFile Station
No in-app purchases









