# NAS Pro vs Instant Guard

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NAS Pro | Instant Guard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433/reviews)** | [3.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-guard/id1522843324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **172** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EZV, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274203159) | [ASUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/527118677) |

## What reviewers say

### NAS Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Level - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter Level - Yearly | $18.49 | per year |
| System module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Network module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Storage module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Logs module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tasks module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Docker Containers module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Download Station module | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time - All Modules | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Instant Guard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-guard/id1522843324)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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