Comparison

NAS Pro vs QNAP Authenticator

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

QNAP Authenticator

Enhance your account security with this mobile app that provides 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login. It offers multiple verification methods, including login approval, QR code scanning, and online codes, with TOTP support for offline use and third-party accounts.

Highlights
  • 2-Step Verification
  • Passwordless Login
  • Login Approval
  • QR Code Verification
  • Online Verification Code
  • Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)
  • Offline TOTP generation
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QNAP Authenticator is a free app that adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by using your mobile device to verify your login. You can authenticate your identity using 2-Step Verification or Passwordless Login and choose from multiple verification methods. 【Requirements】 - QNAP NAS running QTS 5.1.0 (or later) - iOS 15 (or later) 【Major features of QNAP Authenticator】 - Supports 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login - Supports scanning a QR code to quickly add an account - Supports the following verification methods:  1.Login Approval: Approve a login request with just a tap  2.QR Code: Scan a QR code to verify a login request  3.Online Verification Code: Receive a code sent from your QNAP device for verification  4.Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP): Generate a code automatically renewed for verification Login Approval, QR Code, and Online Verification Code require a connection to your NAS, whereas TOTP can work offline. This method also supports verifying third-party accounts from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, GitHub, and other service providers that have implemented their authentication following the TOTP standard.

Screenshots

NAS Pro4 screens
QNAP Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NAS Pro at 4.3 against QNAP Authenticator's 2.0. NAS Pro also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). QNAP Authenticator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. NAS Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. QNAP Authenticator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAS Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAS Pro has 172 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of NAS Pro's written reviews are positive against 20% of QNAP Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, QNAP Authenticator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NAS Pro versus QNAP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAS ProQNAP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (172 ratings) — better2.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews58.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEZV, spol. s r.o.QNAP Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

NAS Pro

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

QNAP Authenticator

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

QNAP Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

QNAP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAS Pro free?
NAS Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QNAP Authenticator free?
QNAP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NAS Pro or QNAP Authenticator?
NAS Pro is rated higher. NAS Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while QNAP Authenticator averages 2.0 from 12 ratings.
Do NAS Pro or QNAP Authenticator have ads?
Neither NAS Pro nor QNAP Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAS Pro or QNAP Authenticator?
NAS Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and QNAP Authenticator every 3 months. Most recently, NAS Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and QNAP Authenticator on September 15, 2026.

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