Comparison

IONOS HiDrive vs NASDL Manager

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Mobile file access
  • Automatic camera upload
  • Integrated document scanner
  • Device backup and restore
  • End-to-end encryption
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

IONOS HiDrive4 screens
NASDL Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IONOS HiDrive versus NASDL Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIONOS HiDriveNASDL Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (81 ratings)4.7 (131 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews94.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81131 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIONOS SEGrigory Stolyarov

Customer experience

IONOS HiDrive

All ratings81 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral20.6%
Negative35.3%

NASDL Manager

All ratings124 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.4%

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

None

IONOS HiDrive

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NASDL Manager

Subscriptions1
  • Sponsored Version (1 year)$3.491 Year
One-time1
  • Sponsored Version (Lifetime)$8.49

Questions

Is IONOS HiDrive free?
IONOS HiDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NASDL Manager free?
NASDL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IONOS HiDrive or NASDL Manager?
NASDL Manager is rated higher. IONOS HiDrive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while NASDL Manager averages 4.7 from 131 ratings.
Do IONOS HiDrive or NASDL Manager have ads?
Neither IONOS HiDrive nor NASDL Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IONOS HiDrive or NASDL Manager?
IONOS HiDrive ships an update every 4 months, and NASDL Manager monthly. Most recently, IONOS HiDrive was updated on November 2, 2026 and NASDL Manager on November 3, 2026.

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