Comparison

File Manager & Documents 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

File Manager & Documents

Organize and manage your downloaded files and documents conveniently on your iPhone or iPad. Create folders, store files in the cloud to save space, and use the built-in browser for direct downloads. Sort files by various criteria for easy access.

Highlights
  • Manage downloads
  • Create folders
  • Cloud storage
  • Built-in browser
  • Direct downloads
  • Sort files
Features
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Manage your downloads conveniently from your iPhone or iPad, Download, browse and organize your files like you would on a PC. Don’t worry about loosing space on your internal memory. - Get all your files stored directly on one convenient location. - Create folders to organize all your date on an intuitive way. - Store your files on the cloud and save valuable internal memory. - Download images or video with special search options to get focused results. - Specialize build in browser so you can do direct downloads while using the app. - Sort your files by name, date, size or type. Download Manager Subscription options:

 1. Title of publication or service: Download Manager. 2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate: - Weekly (First 3 day free trial) 3. Price of subscription: - 3 day free trial then $2.99 per week - 3 days free trial then $9.99 per month - 3 days free trial then $49.99 per year 4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 
 5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting
 6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal 7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
 8. Privacy Policy: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 9. Terms of use: https://giantbrainsllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ 10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 
11. Download Manager adds new features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

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

File Manager & Documents4 screens
NASDL Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NASDL Manager at 95% against File Manager & Documents's 52%. NASDL Manager also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). File Manager & Documents's advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 124). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. File Manager & Documents sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NASDL Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Documents has 4.8K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of File Manager & Documents's written reviews are positive against 95% of NASDL Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, NASDL Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
File Manager & Documents versus NASDL Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & DocumentsNASDL Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.8K ratings)4.7 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.0% of reviews94.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.8K — better124
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGiant BrainsGrigory Stolyarov

Customer experience

File Manager & Documents

All ratings4,751 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative42.5%

NASDL Manager

All ratings124 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews471 reviews
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%

User reviews

File Manager & Documents

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

NASDL Manager

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple, clean and reliable
  • 👍 Great replacement for DSGET
  • 👍 Easy to use and reliable connection
  • 👍 Worthy replacement to DS Get
  • 👍 Works really well on iPhone and iPad

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
  • 🔍 No option to select files before download starts
  • 🔍 No search feature for torrents
  • 🐛 Buggy after recent update, slow and unresponsive

Bugs and requests

File Manager & Documents

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Download issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved file management capabilities
  • Better integration with other apps

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

4 purchases

File Manager & Documents

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

NASDL Manager

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

Questions

Is File Manager & Documents free?
File Manager & Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NASDL Manager free?
NASDL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & Documents or NASDL Manager?
NASDL Manager is rated higher. File Manager & Documents averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while NASDL Manager averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.
Do File Manager & Documents or NASDL Manager have ads?
Neither File Manager & Documents nor NASDL Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Documents or NASDL Manager?
File Manager & Documents ships an update every 4 weeks, and NASDL Manager monthly. Most recently, File Manager & Documents was updated on September 23, 2026 and NASDL Manager on September 25, 2026.

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