IONOS HiDrive vs NASDL Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IONOS HiDrive
Access and manage your cloud files from any mobile device. Automatically back up photos and videos, scan documents directly to PDF, and secure your data with end-to-end encryption.
- Mobile file access
- Automatic camera upload
- Integrated document scanner
- Device backup and restore
- End-to-end encryption
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As an IONOS Hosting customer, you can use this application to access all your files in the IONOS HiDrive from your mobile device. The automatic camera upload allows you to automatically back up new recordings and albums from the device to your online storage. Note: The IONOS HiDrive app must be active for this. With the integrated document scanner you can easily scan documents with your iPhone or iPad and save them as PDF in 1&1 IONOS HiDrive. With device backup, you can now store your photos, videos and contacts on a device in IONOS HiDrive. If necessary, you can easily restore these backups. With end-to-end encryption you make your data secure against unauthorized access. The encryption is created on your Windows HiDrive software and can be transferred by simple scanning via QR code.
NASDL Manager
Manage your Synology NAS downloads and system activity efficiently from your mobile device. Monitor download progress, access NAS settings, and view system information with this third-party client.
- List NAS downloads
- Detailed download info
- Open links via Share menu
- Add/remove downloads
- Sort and filter downloads
- Change download properties
- View NAS system info
- Manage Download Station settings
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This mobile application is designed by a long-time Synology user for fellow Synology enthusiasts, providing an efficient way to manage DS tasks and monitor activity on Synology NAS devices. This app is an independent third-party client and is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Key features are: • Presenting a list of NAS downloads • Display detailed information on each download process • Open links from Safari using Share menu • Open magnet links from any browser • Easy to add or remove downloads • Sort and filter downloads • Change downloads' properties • Display detailed system information for the NAS itself and VPN connection status (Admin rights for account required) • Display and change the key settings of Download Station application • Access to the NAS using the DDNS service (whitelisted IP-address required) • Access to the NAS using QuickConnect • Two-factor authentication supported • Search • RSS • Visual representation of the available disk space on your NAS (Admin and File Station access rights for the account required) • Connection history with the option of iCloud synchronization across all user devices • Widgets What user rights are required for use: • Access to Download Station – required • Access to File Station – optional, to select the download folder and get the info about storage system. Please note that the user must have the default download folder set, otherwise tasks will not be added. You can set the default folder from the application in the Download Station settings (if you have access to File Station), or through the web version of Download Station in the settings. • Administrator rights – optional. If the user has administrator rights, access to NAS system information such as VPN connection status, disk information, etc. will be available. In addition, a user without administrator rights can only see their own downloads. Downloads created by other users will not be displayed All personal data is securely stored in the Keychain (iPhone, iCloud). No data of any kind, including anonymized data, is collected. Synology NAS with DSM version 6.0+ and Download Station installed are required. Some features may only be available for Download Station version 4.0 or later. Please direct any comments or suggestions to support@joinersoft.app. We appreciate your support and cooperation in advance! Disclaimer: This application does not host, provide, or promote any downloadable content or links. Support for custom URL schemes and external connections is provided solely to allow users to manage their own systems, such as personal NAS devices. All use of the application must comply with applicable laws and remains the sole responsibility of the user. By downloading the application, you accept the Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
IONOS HiDrive and NASDL Manager both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of NASDL Manager's written reviews are positive against 44% of IONOS HiDrive's. NASDL Manager also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). IONOS HiDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. IONOS HiDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for IONOS HiDrive against 4.7 for NASDL Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 131 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of IONOS HiDrive's written reviews are positive against 95% of NASDL Manager's.
IONOS HiDrive ships an update every 4 months, NASDL Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IONOS HiDrive | NASDL Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (81 ratings) | 4.7 (131 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | 94.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 131 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IONOS SE | Grigory Stolyarov |
Customer experience
IONOS HiDrive
NASDL Manager
Bugs and requests
IONOS HiDrive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NASDL Manager
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes or shows 'Permission denied' error
- Incompatible with some Synology NAS models or DSM versions
- Crashes or connection issues after recent updates
Requested features
4 requests- Option to select download folder before starting
- Ability to add multiple downloads at once
- iPad version or Mac app
- Integrate with built-in Synology Download Station search
In-app purchases
IONOS HiDrive
No in-app purchases
NASDL Manager
- Sponsored Version (1 year)$3.491 Year
- Sponsored Version (Lifetime)$8.49
Questions
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