Amber Manager vs UGREEN NAS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amber Manager
This utility app helps owners of Amber devices set up and manage their personal cloud storage. It facilitates network scanning, WiFi configuration, and remote access setup. Users can also monitor storage, control router settings, and invite others to share their cloud.
- Scan and set up Amber on local network
- Configure Amber WiFi
- Set up Personal Cloud for local/remote access
- Monitor storage and control router settings
- Invite users for sharing and access
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Amber Manager allows you to: - Scan and set up Amber on your local area network. - Configure Amber WiFi. - Set up your Personal Cloud for local and remote access. - Monitor Amber storage and control router settings. - Invite users to your Personal Cloud to enable sharing features, storage access, and much more. Use of this App is for owners of Amber by LatticeWork. Learn more at https://www.myamberlife.com.
UGREEN NAS
Manage your personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers comprehensive control over user access, hardware, network, and file services. Organize and access your files, photos, and media libraries efficiently with advanced features and security.
- User and access permission management
- Hardware and network configuration
- Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD)
- Intelligent file filtering and sharing
- Photo and video album creation
- Automated media library poster walls
- Integrated virus scanning
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UGREEN NAS - an efficient application designed for UGOS Pro system management. It empowers you to manage your personal data seamlessly across all your devices and thus enjoy a smarter, more personalized experience. 【Control Panel】 • User Management: Assign access permissions flexibly. • Hardware & Power: Configure buzzer, fan, and hard drive sleep modes, etc. • Network: Set up internal/external network connections and web server configurations. • File Service: Configure file protocols, including SMB, FTP, NFS, etc. • Update & Restore: Online update system and restore configuration. 【Storage】 • Supports multiple storage modes: Basic, JBOD, and RAID modes. • Visual monitoring of hard drives, volumes, and SSD caches. • Online capacity expansion with Hot Spare support for enhanced security and speed. • Intelligent monitoring of hard drive status and storage capacity. 【App Center】 • Filter by usage scenarios and download desired applications. • Supports offline manual installation. 【Files】 • Intelligent filter, search, and file categorization features. • One-click file sharing. Supports accessing contents in sharing links without login. • Supports adjusting user access permissions for shared folders. • Supports accessing via multiple protocols (e.g.: SMB, FTP, and WebDAV). 【Photos】 • View your photos and videos in timeline view and custom your personal people album. • Custom conditions to create albums to manage cherished moments. • Display sources and detailed information of photos and videos. 【Theater】 • Automatically generate elaborate poster walls and build your personal library. • Supports filtering by film names, actors, etc. • Match film information accurately. • Automatically categorize series films for a seamless experience. 【Security】 • Integrated ClamAV engine for full virus scanning. • Supports scheduled scan and real-time protection for data security.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: UGREEN NAS at 297 against Amber Manager's 2. UGREEN NAS also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Amber Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Amber Manager against 4.1 for UGREEN NAS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UGREEN NAS has 297 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Amber Manager ships an update every 2 months, UGREEN NAS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amber Manager | UGREEN NAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) | 4.1 (297 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 297 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 689 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Latticework, Inc. | 深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司 |
Customer experience
Amber Manager
UGREEN NAS
Bugs and requests
Amber Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
UGREEN NAS
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when uploading large files
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Remote access not working as expected
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
- Media player bugs (audio/video desync, choppy playback)
Requested features
5 requests- Dedicated photo/video viewer app for Apple TV
- Ability to edit metadata for media files
- Integration with Files app for seamless storage
- Dark mode option
- Improved media playback performance
In-app purchases
Amber Manager
No in-app purchases
UGREEN NAS
No in-app purchases
