Comparison

NAS Pro vs Instant Guard

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

Head to head
About

NAS Pro

Manage and monitor your Synology, QNAP, or TrueNAS server remotely. Control system health, storage, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads from your mobile device. Features Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Remote NAS management
  • System health monitoring
  • Storage pool and volume management
  • Container and VM monitoring
  • Backup and download task management
  • Real-time network activity
  • Wake on LAN support
Features
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NAS Pro is a powerful NAS management and monitoring app that lets you control your Synology (DSM), QNAP, or TrueNAS server from anywhere. Monitor system health, storage, network activity, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads — all in one professional-grade mobile app. Whether you manage a home NAS, private cloud, or business server, NAS Pro gives you remote access, real-time monitoring, and administrative control directly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. With support for Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts, you stay in control of your NAS anytime, anywhere. Key Features**: System Monitoring & Control: * View system health at a glance * Restart or shut down your NAS remotely * Real-time CPU and RAM usage monitoring * Start or stop installed packages * Update Server * UPS status: mode, battery level, and estimated runtime Network Management: * Real-time network traffic overview * Connect or disconnect VPN interfaces * Manage connected users (with option to terminate sessions) * Detailed interface information Storage Management: * View all storage pools, volumes, and disks * Run S.M.A.R.T. tests on disks * Detailed external storage information (partitions and capacity) * Eject external storage safely Containers (Docker): * See all containers with image names, uptime and utilization * Real-time CPU and RAM usage per container * Filter by status (running, stopped) * Perform actions: start, stop, restart, force stop, clear * Remove unused Images Virtual Machines: * List and monitor all virtual machines * View utilization, network, and storage details * Start, stop, or force stop virtual machines * Filter by state (running, stopped) Backups: * View all backup tasks with status and details * Browse backup versions * Start or stop individual backup tasks Downloads: * Manage all download tasks in one place * Create and edit download jobs * Filter by task state (running, finished, paused) * Pause, resume, or delete downloads Logs: * Browse the latest logs with color-coded severity * Filter by log level (warnings, errors, etc.) * Clear all logs in one tap * Copy log messages to clipboard Tasks: * View all tasks and events * Filter by status (enabled, disabled) * Check “Run results” for selected tasks * Perform actions: enable, disable, run, delete Users & Groups: * Manage users and groups * Create, enable, disable, or delete accounts * Adjust group memberships ** Functionality and available modules may vary based on your NAS. Supported systems: * Synology DSM 6.0 and above * Qnap QTS 5.0 and above * TrueNAS 24 and 25. -- Terms of Use: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/privacy/

About

Instant Guard

This app provides a secure VPN connection, allowing you to browse anonymously and protect your financial information on public Wi-Fi. It enables remote access to your home ASUS router, ensuring your privacy and security wherever you go.

Highlights
  • One-click VPN connection
  • Secured and encrypted connectivity
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Change IP address and location
  • Remote ASUS router access
Features
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Instant Guard is basing on VPN feature of ASUS Router and only available for manager now. Use the Instant Guard app when you connect to public Wi-Fi and just as you are using safety network at home - ensuring your personal privacy remains safe and financial information protected. Instant Guard allows you easily access to your ASUS router at home while you are away and keeps 100% anonymous while you browser bank, shop and chat with Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. In the future, this feature will improve to allow to share VPN connection permissions to your friends or family members. Key Feature : 1.One-Click Operation 2.Secured and encrypted connectivity 3.Surf Anonymously 4.Change your IP Address and Location *The ASUS routers sold in the CN region do not support Instant Guard. Instant Guard app supports the following ASUS router. RT-BE96U RT-AXE7800 RT-AX92U RT-AX89X RT-AX88U_Pro RT-AX88U RT-AX86U_PRO RT-AX86U RT-AX86S RT-AX82U_V2 RT-AX82U RT-AX68U RT-AX59U RT-AX58U_V2 RT-AX58U RT-AX57_Go RT-AX57 RT-AX56U RT-AX55 RT-AX5400 RT-AX54 RT-AX53U RT-AX52 RT-AC88U RT-AC86U RT-AC3100 RT-AC5300 GS-AX3000 GS-AX5400 GT6 GT-AC2900 GT-AC5300 GT-AX11000 GT-AX11000_PRO GT-AX6000 GT-AXE11000 GT-AXE16000 TUF-AX3000 TUF-AX3000_V2 TUF-AX4200 TUF-AX5400 TUF-AX6000 ZenWiFi CT8 ZenWiFi XD4 ZenWiFi XD5 ZenWiFi XD6 ZenWiFi XP4 ZenWiFi XT9 ZenWiFi AX (XT8) ZenWiFi AX Hybrid (XC5) ZenWiFi ET8 ZenWiFi Pro ET12 ZenWiFi Pro XT12

Screenshots

NAS Pro4 screens
Instant Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NAS Pro at 4.3 against Instant Guard's 3.4. NAS Pro also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Instant Guard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. NAS Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Instant Guard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAS Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of NAS Pro's written reviews are positive against 38% of Instant Guard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Instant Guard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NAS Pro versus Instant Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAS ProInstant Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (172 ratings) — better3.4 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZV, spol. s r.o.ASUS

Customer experience

NAS Pro

All ratings172 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative31.4%

Instant Guard

All ratings61 ratings
Positive54.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative36.1%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative48.1%

User reviews

NAS Pro

From 172 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very good app for Synology
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Wonderful backup

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription service required to use it
  • 🐛 Giving up
  • 🐛 Doesn't work at all
  • 🐛 Probably the worse app ever
  • 💰 Absurdly overpriced, a total non-starter

Instant Guard

From 61 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and does its job
  • 🔒 Great security focused VPN
  • 👍 Setup is straightforward
  • 💰 Cost-effective solution
  • 🚀 Works great for remote access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Auto connection conflicts
  • 🐛 Fails to connect on iOS update
  • 🐛 Cellular data severely affected
  • 🐛 No internet when connected
  • 🐛 Auto protect on cellular

Bugs and requests

NAS Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • CPU usage meter not working in DSM7.1
  • Some docker containers are not showing up on the list
  • 2 factor authentication doesn't work properly
  • Unable to remove demo server
  • Home Screen Widget issue
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  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add OpenMediaVault NAS support
  • Add Cloudflare's headers support
  • Add Active Backup for Business module
  • Show volume description in storage section
  • Add basic VM support
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  • Improve Download Station functionality

Instant Guard

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • Auto connection still conflicts
  • Cannot connect after current iOS update
  • Cellular data severely affected
  • Auto protect feature comes on when on cellular network
  • IP Address did not change
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  • App has stopped working
  • No longer works
  • Breaks internet connection completely
  • Useless - Won't connect
  • Stuck at finding router
  • Not a VPN as IP address does not change
  • Auto protect feature ignores settings
  • Share feature simply doesn't work
  • iOS 17 still not working
  • Stopped working after updating
  • Not working with iOS 16.5.1
  • No luck on Mac Studio
  • Won't connect
  • iOS 16.5 incompatible
  • Disconnects every hour or so
  • Can't share connection
  • Connection drops
  • Super buggy app
  • Terrible app with terrible support
  • Worked before, now stopped
  • No ability to share connection
  • Router not detected
  • No Internet connection
  • Kills internet connection
  • Slower upload compared to OpenVPN
  • Router crashed multiple times when connected to WiFi

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add split tunnelling
  • Automatic connection when leaving home network
  • Ability to automatically connect/disconnect based on WiFi network
  • Shortcuts widget for one-touch control
  • Automation capabilities
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  • Family sharing option
  • Set time for VPN disconnection or make disconnection longer
  • Improve auto connect function on iOS
  • Fix auto protect feature on cellular
  • More information on app and web admin page
  • Add option to turn VPN on/off automatically

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NAS Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter Level - Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Supporter Level - Yearly3 Days trial$18.491 Year
One-time8
  • System module$1.99
  • Network module$1.99
  • Storage module$1.99
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  • Logs module$1.99
  • Tasks module$1.99
  • Docker Containers module$1.99
  • Download Station module$1.99
  • One Time - All Modules$49.99
None

Instant Guard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAS Pro free?
NAS Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instant Guard free?
Instant Guard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NAS Pro or Instant Guard?
NAS Pro is rated higher. NAS Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Instant Guard averages 3.4 from 61 ratings.
Do NAS Pro or Instant Guard have ads?
Neither NAS Pro nor Instant Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAS Pro or Instant Guard?
NAS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Instant Guard every 2 months. Most recently, NAS Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Instant Guard on September 20, 2026.

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