Sauf vs DS Next
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sauf
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Welcome to Sauf! This app will help you protect the privacy of your photos, videos, and files. Key Features: - Password Protection: Safely secure your private photos, videos, and files by setting a password. - Fake Password: Sauf offers a fake password feature, allowing you to create an alternate password to deceive others. - Enhanced File Management: Organize your photos, videos, and files with ease and add password protection to your albums, video folders, or directories. - Video Player: Sauf comes with a built-in video player that supports various popular video formats, enabling you to watch your videos effortlessly. - Private Browser: Sauf also includes a private browsing feature to ensure your online activities are secure and leave no traces behind. Whether you’re concerned about friends accessing your private photos and videos or worried about others snooping into your confidential files, Sauf provides comprehensive protection. Download Sauf now and safeguard your privacy!
DS Next
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DS Next makes it easy to connect to your NAS, offering a modern user interface and smooth interaction experience. Your personal data is never sent to any server — all NAS-related operations are handled locally on your device. What's New: • File Manage: Browse files, copy, move, delete, manage favorites, share links, and more. • Download Manage: Manage downloads, create new tasks, and more. • File Upload & Download: Supports batch files, folder upload, and file download. • Hardware Status: Check your NAS CPU, memory, network, and storage status. Key Features: File Manage • Supports video thumbnails for easier file browsing. Download Manage • Automatically add trackers when creating download tasks. • Select specific files by folder level when using torrent files. Premium Feature (available via in-app subscription): • Enjoy an ad-free experience. • Have your feedback prioritized for development. If you have suggestions or feature requests, feel free to contact me at zenyu.liam@gmail.com. Policy policy: [https://dsnext.danteware.cc/privacy_policy] Terms of Service: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DS Next at Free against Sauf's $2.99. DS Next also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months). Sauf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
DS Next is free to download; Sauf costs $2.99 up front. DS Next sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sauf asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sauf ships an update every 27 months, DS Next fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sauf | DS Next |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 磊 汪 | 镇宇 梁 |
In-app purchases
Sauf
No in-app purchases
DS Next
- Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium - Yearly$3.991 Year
