Comparison

Synology Drive vs Pitkeep

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

Head to head
About

Synology Drive

Access and manage files stored on your Synology NAS from your mobile device. This app allows you to view various file types, including office documents, and offers convenient file management features like syncing, searching, and sharing on the go.

Highlights
  • Access Synology NAS files on the go
  • View documents, spreadsheets, and slides
  • Sync files
  • Search files
  • Share files
  • Move and label files
Features
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**To use this app and enjoy its features, you must own Synology NAS and install the latest Synology Drive Server.** Synology Drive iOS mobile app allows you to easily access and manage files in your Synology Drive on the go. In addition to common file types, such as documents, images, videos, and music, the app's user-friendly in-app viewer can open Synology Office documents, spreadsheets, and slides. Convenient management features, such as syncing, searching, sharing, moving, and applying labels to files, are all available in the app, allowing users to complete tasks efficiently anytime, anywhere.

About

Pitkeep

This app securely stores your vehicle's service history entirely on your device, preventing data loss from updates or device changes. It provides timely reminders for maintenance based on time and mileage, with free export options available anytime.

Highlights
  • 100% on-device data storage
  • Free CSV, PDF, JSON export
  • Time and mileage-based service tracking
  • Customizable service reminders
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase for unlimited vehicles
Features
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Your car's service history should be yours — and it should never disappear. Most maintenance apps lose your records: an app update wipes your history, a new phone drops it, or a flaky cloud sync quietly corrupts it. And when you finally want your data out, export is locked behind a subscription. Pitkeep is built the opposite way. Everything stays on your device, and you can export and back up your full history — as CSV, PDF, or JSON — anytime, for free. Pitkeep tracks each vehicle's maintenance by time AND mileage, and reminds you before a service is due — whichever comes first. Pick from a ready-made list of common services (oil and filter, tire rotation, brakes, registration, inspection and more), or add your own. WHY PITKEEP • Your records are yours. 100% on-device — no account, no cloud lock-in, no tracking. Works completely offline. • Free export, always. Back up or export your whole history as CSV, PDF, or JSON. Never behind a paywall. • Time and mileage. Services are due by date or by odometer — whichever comes first — with mileage due dates projected from how much you drive. • Reminders that fit real life. Get a local nudge a few days before each service is due. • One tap to log. Record a completed service with date, odometer, and optional cost; the next one reschedules automatically. • Fair pricing. Track one vehicle free. A single one-time purchase unlocks unlimited vehicles. Never a subscription, and no ads. Great for anyone who wants to keep a trustworthy, permanent maintenance record for their car, truck, or motorcycle — without handing it to someone else's cloud. Pitkeep is free for your first vehicle. Unlock unlimited vehicles with a single one-time purchase. Export stays free either way.

Screenshots

Synology Drive4 screens
Pitkeep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pitkeep at 5.0 against Synology Drive's 4.5. Pitkeep also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Synology Drive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 2). 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. Pitkeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Synology Drive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pitkeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Synology Drive has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Synology Drive versus Pitkeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynology DrivePitkeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size279 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Derrick Lam

Customer experience

Synology Drive

All ratings4,371 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews795 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral17.9%
Negative48.8%

Pitkeep

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Synology Drive

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in with 2FA
  • Sync tasks get stuck or fail
  • Folders not showing content
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
  • Duplicated files and folders after sync

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for offline folder sync
  • Improve integration with iOS Files app
  • Implement document editing capabilities
  • Add option to customize file/folder naming
  • Enhance audio/video playback features

Pitkeep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Synology Drive

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pitkeep

One-time1
  • Unlimited Vehicles$4.99

Questions

Is Synology Drive free?
Synology Drive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pitkeep free?
Pitkeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synology Drive or Pitkeep?
Pitkeep is rated higher. Synology Drive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Pitkeep averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Synology Drive or Pitkeep have ads?
Neither Synology Drive nor Pitkeep shows ads.

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