Comparison

Trotec Control vs UGFile Station

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

Head to head
About

Trotec Control

Features
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Trotec Control is the smart control centre for all high-performance air purifiers with Trotec Control support, for example the air purifier AirgoClean One. With this app you can not only make all important operating settings of one or more Trotec high-performance air purifiers specific to the device, but also display all room air quality values recorded by the device in real time, such as temperature and humidity, VOC concentration, fine dust pollution level (PM1) or carbon dioxide concentration. Furthermore, the app informs you about the consumption status of the installed air filters and indicates a necessary filter change. • Remote control of one or more high-performance air purifiers with Trotec Control support • Switching the unit on and off • Change of operating mode, for example from boost to night mode • Preselection of the desired fan speed • Setting up a switch-on and switch-off schedule • Configuration of a countdown timer • Display of the indoor air quality values detected by the air purifier, such as temperature and humidity, VOC concentration, fine dust pollution level (PM1) or carbon dioxide concentration • Filter status display

About

UGFile Station

This app allows you to browse, manage, and access files stored on your UGREEN NAS from your iPhone or iPad. It offers offline access, powerful transfer capabilities, and secure connections, making it a comprehensive file manager for your NAS.

Highlights
  • Browse and manage NAS files
  • Offline file access
  • Background file transfers
  • File preview and sharing
  • Secure and private connections
  • Remote access via UGREENlink
Features
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Browse, manage and access all your files on your UGREEN NAS, right from your iPhone and iPad. UGFile Station is the complete file manager for your UGREEN NAS: navigate your folders, preview anything, and take your files everywhere — even offline. BROWSE & MANAGE YOUR NAS • Navigate your personal and shared folders on your UGREEN 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 UGFile 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 UGREENlink • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • UGREENlink: 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 UGREEN NAS. Access, organize and share your files anywhere, keep the ones you need offline, and stay in full control of your data. Works seamlessly with other UGREEN mobile apps. Made by the UGREEN community for UGREEN users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@ugfile.app! --- Some features require Pro: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Free trial available. UGFile Station is not affiliated with UGREEN Group Limited. Terms: https://ugfile.app/resources/terms.html

Screenshots

Trotec Control4 screens
UGFile Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UGFile Station at every 9 days against Trotec Control's every 3 months. Trotec Control's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trotec Control ships an update every 3 months, UGFile Station every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Trotec Control versus UGFile Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrotec ControlUGFile Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrotec GmbH & Co. KGThomas Le gravier

In-app purchases

None

Trotec Control

No in-app purchases

None

UGFile Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trotec Control free?
Trotec Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UGFile Station free?
UGFile Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trotec Control or UGFile Station have ads?
Neither Trotec Control nor UGFile Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trotec Control or UGFile Station?
Trotec Control ships an update every 3 months, and UGFile Station every 9 days. Most recently, Trotec Control was updated on November 7, 2026 and UGFile Station on October 31, 2026.

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