C2 Password vs DSFile Station
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
C2 Password
Securely store, sync, and safeguard your passwords and personal information across unlimited devices. Access your credentials from anywhere via web, browser extension, or mobile app. All data is encrypted before leaving your device for maximum privacy.
- Secure password storage
- Unlimited device syncing
- Cross-platform access (web, extension, mobile)
- End-to-end encryption
- Autofill credentials
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C2 Password is a highly secure password management solution to store, sync, and safeguard your passwords and personal information. With unlimited device syncing, you will be able to access your credentials from anywhere through the web portal, browser extension, or mobile app. All the data you upload to C2 Password will be encrypted before leaving your devices, so no one except yourself can decrypt the data. Save time while keeping your data safe. Get started with C2 Password today! For our Terms of Service, visit: https://c2.synology.com/legal/terms_conditions
DSFile Station
Manage and access your Synology NAS files from your iPhone and iPad. Browse, preview, and transfer files, with offline access and robust security features.
- Browse and manage NAS files
- Offline file access
- Background file transfers
- File preview and sharing
- Secure and private data handling
- Flexible connectivity options
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Browse, manage and access all your files on your Synology NAS, right from your iPhone and iPad. DSFile Station is the complete file manager for your DiskStation: navigate your folders, preview anything, and take your files everywhere — even offline. BROWSE & MANAGE YOUR NAS • Navigate your personal and shared folders on your Synology NAS • List and grid views with sorting and instant search • Create, rename, move, copy and delete files and folders • Multi-selection and batch operations • Detailed file info: size, type, path, EXIF & GPS metadata ACCESS YOUR FILES ANYWHERE, EVEN OFFLINE • Keep any file available offline on your device • Favorites and recent files gathered on the Home tab • Instant access, even without a connection • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets for favorites, offline files and recents POWERFUL TRANSFERS • Upload any file from your device to your NAS • Download files from your NAS to your iPhone • Background transfer queue that keeps going • Notifications and Live Activities to track every transfer • Save photos and videos straight to your Photos library PREVIEW & SHARE • Preview photos, videos, documents and audio • Compress to ZIP and extract archives, password-protected ones included • Open files in any other app • Share to DSFile Station from any app to upload instantly • Share files and folders with a link: expiration, password and QR code • Siri and Shortcuts support SECURE & PRIVATE • Credentials encrypted and stored in your keychain • Your data never leaves your device • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Works on local network & remotely via QuickConnect • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • QuickConnect: connect from anywhere • Direct IP/Host connection • Custom DDNS support • Automatic reconnection after network issues EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes – no technical knowledge required • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Clean, intuitive interface for all your files Perfect companion for your Synology NAS or DiskStation. Access, organize and share your files anywhere, keep the ones you need offline, and stay in full control of your data. Works seamlessly alongside DS File, Synology Photos, and other Synology mobile apps. Made by the Synology community for Synology users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@dsfile.app! --- Some features require Pro: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Free trial available. DSFile Station is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Terms: https://dsfile.app/resources/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: C2 Password at 4.5 against DSFile Station's 3.7. C2 Password also leads on ratings volume (181 vs 3) and review sentiment (61% vs 50%). DSFile Station's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price 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. C2 Password sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. DSFile Station asks for nothing beyond the download.
C2 Password holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: C2 Password has 181 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of C2 Password's written reviews are positive against 50% of DSFile Station's.
C2 Password ships an update monthly, DSFile Station weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | C2 Password | DSFile Station |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (181 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 181 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Thomas Le gravier |
Customer experience
C2 Password
DSFile Station
In-app purchases
C2 Password
- Plus Plan (1 Year)1 Month trial$4.491 Year
- Plus Plan (1 Year)1 Month trial$4.991 Year
- Plus Plan (1 Year)1 Month trial$5.491 Year
DSFile Station
No in-app purchases
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