Comparison

Server Manager vs UGREEN NAS

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

Head to head
About

Server Manager

Manage your FileMaker Servers with ease. This app offers iCloud sync, Siri integration, and a dashboard for quick overviews. Perform database actions, manage clients, and configure schedules efficiently.

Highlights
  • iCloud Sync across devices
  • Siri integration for server info
  • Dashboard with status overview
  • Database actions (open, close, delete)
  • Client management and messaging
  • Schedule creation and monitoring
  • 2FA and Claris ID support
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ServerManager brings FileMaker Server admin to your iPhone and iPad — fully native, beautifully designed, and automation-ready. Monitor databases, manage clients, run schedules, and put routine checks on autopilot with Shortcuts. The same app runs on Mac, where AI tools can connect directly. FREE TIER Start with a single FileMaker server at no cost: - Connect to FileMaker Server 2020, 2021, 2025, or FileMaker Cloud - Live dashboard with server stats, clients, and databases - Monitor schedules as they run - Biometric sign-in with Face ID / Touch ID - Sync across your devices via iCloud Keychain PREMIUM — Subscribe to unlock - Unlimited servers. Add and organize every server you manage, from a client's dev box to your production stack. - Shortcuts & App Intents. 13+ modern intents for servers, databases, clients, and schedules. Build "morning status check" workflows that run from your Home Screen, Siri, or a Focus trigger. - Full server settings editing. General, Folders, Notifications, SSL, Data API, OData, ODBC/JDBC, WPE, CWP, plugins, external auth, licensing, restrict access — every knob the Admin Console exposes, redesigned for touch. - AI integration. Let Claude, Codex, Gemini, and other MCP-compatible AI tools query your servers and databases directly. The MCP bridge runs on your Mac; your iPhone sees the live activity log, approval state, and audit trail. - AI activity log. Every AI tool call — protocol, database, account, outcome — is recorded, filterable, and syncs across your devices via iCloud. - Per-server access control. Choose which servers Shortcuts and AI can touch, with optional biometric gates on destructive actions. DESIGNED FOR APPLE - Native SwiftUI — iPhone, iPad, and Mac - iCloud Keychain syncs servers and credentials across your devices - Biometric gates where it counts - Siri Shortcuts and App Intents throughout - Universal purchase — download on iPhone, iPad, or Mac with a single buy WORKS WITH - FileMaker Server 20, 21, and 22 (2025) - FileMaker Cloud - Any MCP-compatible AI client PRIVACY Your credentials live in Keychain and never leave your devices. The MCP server (when running on Mac) binds to localhost only — AI tools on the same Mac can reach it, nothing on your network can. Every AI action lands in the activity log.

About

UGREEN NAS

Manage your personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers comprehensive control over user access, hardware, network, and file services. Organize and access your files, photos, and media libraries efficiently with advanced features and security.

Highlights
  • User and access permission management
  • Hardware and network configuration
  • Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD)
  • Intelligent file filtering and sharing
  • Photo and video album creation
  • Automated media library poster walls
  • Integrated virus scanning
Features
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UGREEN NAS - an efficient application designed for UGOS Pro system management. It empowers you to manage your personal data seamlessly across all your devices and thus enjoy a smarter, more personalized experience. 【Control Panel】 • User Management: Assign access permissions flexibly. • Hardware & Power: Configure buzzer, fan, and hard drive sleep modes, etc. • Network: Set up internal/external network connections and web server configurations. • File Service: Configure file protocols, including SMB, FTP, NFS, etc. • Update & Restore: Online update system and restore configuration. 【Storage】 • Supports multiple storage modes: Basic, JBOD, and RAID modes. • Visual monitoring of hard drives, volumes, and SSD caches. • Online capacity expansion with Hot Spare support for enhanced security and speed. • Intelligent monitoring of hard drive status and storage capacity. 【App Center】 • Filter by usage scenarios and download desired applications. • Supports offline manual installation. 【Files】 • Intelligent filter, search, and file categorization features. • One-click file sharing. Supports accessing contents in sharing links without login. • Supports adjusting user access permissions for shared folders. • Supports accessing via multiple protocols (e.g.: SMB, FTP, and WebDAV). 【Photos】 • View your photos and videos in timeline view and custom your personal people album. • Custom conditions to create albums to manage cherished moments. • Display sources and detailed information of photos and videos. 【Theater】 • Automatically generate elaborate poster walls and build your personal library. • Supports filtering by film names, actors, etc. • Match film information accurately. • Automatically categorize series films for a seamless experience. 【Security】 • Integrated ClamAV engine for full virus scanning. • Supports scheduled scan and real-time protection for data security.

Screenshots

Server Manager4 screens
UGREEN NAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UGREEN NAS at 4.1 against Server Manager's 1.0. UGREEN NAS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (300 vs 1). Server Manager's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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. Server Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. UGREEN NAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UGREEN NAS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UGREEN NAS has 300 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Server Manager's written reviews are positive against 54% of UGREEN NAS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Server Manager ships an update weekly, UGREEN NAS monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Server Manager versus UGREEN NAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServer ManagerUGREEN NAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.1 (300 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews54.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1300 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB724 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonolithic Apps深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司

Customer experience

Server Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

UGREEN NAS

All ratings300 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.0%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral20.2%
Negative25.8%

Bugs and requests

Server Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

UGREEN NAS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when uploading large files
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Remote access not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
  • Media player bugs (audio/video desync, choppy playback)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dedicated photo/video viewer app for Apple TV
  • Ability to edit metadata for media files
  • Integration with Files app for seamless storage
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media playback performance

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Server Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

UGREEN NAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Server Manager free?
Server Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UGREEN NAS free?
UGREEN NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Server Manager or UGREEN NAS?
UGREEN NAS is rated higher. Server Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UGREEN NAS averages 4.1 from 300 ratings.
Do Server Manager or UGREEN NAS have ads?
Neither Server Manager nor UGREEN NAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Server Manager or UGREEN NAS?
Server Manager ships an update weekly, and UGREEN NAS monthly. Most recently, Server Manager was updated on June 8, 2026 and UGREEN NAS on September 25, 2026.

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