Comparison

QLoad Station vs TimeGlide

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

Head to head
About

QLoad Station

This app provides a secure and feature-rich mobile client for managing QNAP Download Station. It offers full control over downloads, NAS monitoring, and seamless iOS integration, allowing users to manage their QNAP servers from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Secure and private connection
  • Full download task control
  • Add tasks via URLs or browser extension
  • Background notifications for updates
  • Monitor NAS storage and system health
  • Integrated RSS feed manager
  • Home Screen Widgets and Live Activities
Features
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QLoad Station is the ultimate mobile client for managing your QNAP Download Station. Take full control of your downloads with a secure, private, and feature-rich interface for QTS 4.0 and QTS 5.0+. SECURE & PRIVATE CONNECTION • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device and your NAS • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Connect seamlessly on your local network or remotely via myQNAPcloud • Full support for SSL/TLS encryption & two-factor authentication (2FA) POWERFUL DOWNLOAD MANAGEMENT • Full control over your tasks: start, pause, resume, delete, and clear • Add tasks from URLs, files, or directly from your browser with the share sheet • Advanced filtering to sort and find your downloads easily • Get real-time updates with background notifications • Select specific files within a task before downloading ADVANCED NAS FEATURES • Monitor your NAS storage and system health • Integrated RSS feed manager to automate your downloads • Powerful search to find new content with your Download Station search modules • Manage multiple QNAP NAS servers from one app SEAMLESS iOS INTEGRATION • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your tasks and storage. • Live Activities: Track your active downloads on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Face ID & Touch ID: Secure your app and your saved connections. • Dark Mode: A beautiful interface that’s easy on the eyes. • Siri & Shortcuts: Automate your download workflow. EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes — no technical knowledge required • Intuitive and modern interface designed for iOS • Manage your favorite servers and accounts with ease • In-app browser for easy navigation and task creation Whether you’re at home or on the go, QLoad Station provides the most complete and secure way to manage your QNAP Download Station. Made by the QNAP community for QNAP users. Need help? Have a suggestion or feature request? Email me at contact@qload.app! --- Some features require QLoad Station Pro: yearly subscription or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. QLoad Station is not affiliated with QNAP Systems, Inc. Terms of use: https://qload.app/resources/terms.html

About

TimeGlide

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EN Description: - LAUNCH PROMO: 70% OFF FOR THE FIRST 7 DAYS! To celebrate our launch, get the ultimate timezone planner for the price of a coffee. The price will increase soon. Lock in your lifetime access now! Are you tired of constantly doing timezone math in your head? Whether you're a digital nomad, an international freelancer, or managing a globally distributed team, finding a meeting time that works for everyone in New York, London, and Tokyo shouldn't be a nightmare. Meet TimeGlide — the most intuitive and elegant visual timezone planner for your iPhone and Mac. Instead of typing in dates and calculating offsets, simply slide the unified timeline and watch all your added locations sync in real-time. The color-coded interface instantly shows you who is working, who is relaxing, and who is deep in sleep. - KEY FEATURES: • Visual Time Scrubber: Drag the slider and see the local time update simultaneously across all your locations. • Calendar Conflict Alerts [NEW]: Securely checks your local Apple Calendar. The slider turns red to warn you if a selected time overlaps with your existing meetings. • Share in One Tap [NEW]: Found the perfect time? Tap the copy button to generate a beautifully formatted meeting invite (with country flags) to paste into Slack, Teams, or Email. • Custom Names & Work Hours [NEW]: Rename cities to your team members' names (e.g., "Alex"). Customize your own core working hours instead of the default 9-to-5. • Mac Menu Bar Ready: Universal purchase! Buy it once and get the Mac version for free. TimeGlide lives perfectly in your Mac's menu bar for one-click access. - WHY TIMEGLIDE? • No Subscriptions: Buy it once, and it’s yours forever. • Privacy First: Your calendar data never leaves your device. No accounts. No tracking. Works 100% offline. Stop sending "What time is it there?" messages. Plan your global meetings with confidence. Download TimeGlide today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QLoad Station4 screens
TimeGlide4 screens

Verdict

The call

QLoad Station and TimeGlide are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. QLoad Station sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and TimeGlide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QLoad Station ships an update monthly, TimeGlide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
QLoad Station versus TimeGlide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQLoad StationTimeGlide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB21 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThomas Le gravier瑞华 张

In-app purchases

6 purchases

QLoad Station

Subscriptions5
  • Full access - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$3.491 Year
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$4.491 Year
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  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full access - Lifetime2 variants$24.99
1 purchases

TimeGlide

One-time1
  • TimeGlide Pro$4.99

Questions

Is QLoad Station free?
QLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeGlide free?
TimeGlide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QLoad Station or TimeGlide have ads?
Neither QLoad Station nor TimeGlide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QLoad Station or TimeGlide?
QLoad Station ships an update monthly, and TimeGlide every 3 weeks. Most recently, QLoad Station was updated on October 7, 2026 and TimeGlide on October 14, 2026.

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