Comparison

WebDAV Navigator vs DSLoad Station

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

Head to head
About

WebDAV Navigator

Access, manage, and edit files on your local server, NAS, or cloud storage directly from your iPhone or iPad. Download, share, and open documents in various formats, stream media, and upload photos with ease.

Highlights
  • Download and store files locally
  • Navigate remote files and folders
  • Perform file operations (delete, copy, move, rename)
  • Open documents in other applications
  • View common file formats
  • Stream video and music
  • Wake-on-LAN support
Features
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With WebDAV Nav you can download, share, store and edit files on your iPhone or iPad when utilising your local server, Network Attached Storage or a cloud storage provider. This free version includes ads. The full version, WebDAV Nav+, includes many more features, contains no ads and is available in the App Store. FEATURES • Download files and store them locally on the iPhone or iPad • Navigate your remote storage files and folders and perform common file and folder operations like Delete, Copy, Move and Rename • Open documents and files in other applications • Supports viewing most common file formats including Microsoft Office formats (.doc .xlsx, .ppt), OpenOffice, PDF, Keynote, Pages, Numbers, RTF and DICOM images • Save attachments from emails to local storage and upload them to your WebDAV Server • Forward downloaded documents by email • Upload images from the photo gallery or camera • Select and upload multiple photos including the embedded EXIF data with the multiple upload purchase • Stream Video and Music straight from supported servers • Wake-on-LAN • Option to logout on going to background SUPPORTED FORMATS Documents (Word, Excel, Pages, Numbers, ODT) Media (MP4, MP3, MOV) Images (JPG, PNG and RAW camera images) Text (Python, PHP, Java, Diff, JavaScript, Perl, CSS and HTML) ePub ebook viewer SUPPORT Please consider contacting support to get help connecting to your servers if you have any problems.

About

DSLoad Station

Manage your Synology Download Station securely and privately from your mobile device. Control downloads, browse files, monitor your NAS, and automate tasks with an intuitive interface and seamless iOS integration.

Highlights
  • Secure and private connection
  • Full download task control
  • Add tasks via URLs, files, or browser
  • Real-time background notifications
  • Built-in file browser
  • RSS feed manager
  • Manage multiple NAS servers
Features
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DSLoad Station is the ultimate mobile client for managing your Synology Download Station. Take full control of your downloads with a secure, private, and feature-rich interface for DSM 6.0 and DSM 7.0+. 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 QuickConnect • 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 • Browse your DiskStation folders to choose where downloads go • Monitor your NAS storage, VPN status, 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 Synology NAS servers from one app SEAMLESS iOS INTEGRATION • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep an eye on your tasks, storage, and VPN status. • 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, DSLoad Station provides the most complete and secure way to manage your Synology Download Station. Made by the Synology community for Synology users. Need help? Have a suggestion or feature request? Email me at contact@dsload.app! --- Some features require DSLoad Station Pro: yearly subscription or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. DSLoad Station is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Terms of use: https://dsload.app/resources/terms.html

Screenshots

WebDAV Navigator3 screens
DSLoad Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DSLoad Station at none against WebDAV Navigator's shown. DSLoad Station also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). WebDAV Navigator's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. WebDAV Navigator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and DSLoad Station sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DSLoad Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 752 and 568 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of WebDAV Navigator's written reviews are positive against 60% of DSLoad Station's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDAV Navigator ships an update every 3 months, DSLoad Station every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WebDAV Navigator versus DSLoad Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV NavigatorDSLoad Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (752 ratings)4.5 (568 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings752 — better568
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchimera Pty LtdThomas Le gravier

Customer experience

WebDAV Navigator

All ratings752 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative14.5%

DSLoad Station

All ratings568 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral7.2%
Negative32.8%

User reviews

WebDAV Navigator

From 752 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔒 Secure WebDAV access
  • 💡 Useful for accessing files remotely
  • 👍 Good integration with other apps

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy search functionality
  • 🐛 Inconsistent file management
  • 🐛 Unstable connections
  • 🐛 Lack of support for certain file types
  • 🐛 Unintuitive interface

DSLoad Station

From 568 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app and great support
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable
  • 👍 Excellent layout, features, and functionality
  • 👍 Convenient to use
  • 👍 Responsive developer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional login issues and authentication problems
  • 🐛 Search not working at times
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and data privacy
  • 💰 Paid app when previous app was free
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and requests

WebDAV Navigator

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Search not working as expected
  • Inability to save files to local device
  • Crashes when switching between accounts
  • Incompatibility with certain network configurations
  • Inconsistent behavior when accessing remote files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to upload/download multiple files at once
  • Support for more file formats (e.g., PDF)
  • Improved navigation and folder management
  • Customizable interface and shortcuts
  • Stronger integration with cloud storage services

DSLoad Station

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on iPad
  • Unreliable connection to NAS
  • Inconsistent performance and functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom user-agent for specific sources
  • Ability to save default download folder
  • Integration with browser to push downloads directly
  • Support for more advanced download management features

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WebDAV Navigator

One-time3
  • Enable playlist support$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Upload multiple images and videos$0.99
9 purchases

DSLoad Station

Subscriptions7
  • 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$5.991 Year
  • Full access - Yearly3 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Full access - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full access - Lifetime$17.99
  • Full access - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is WebDAV Navigator free?
WebDAV Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DSLoad Station free?
DSLoad Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebDAV Navigator or DSLoad Station?
DSLoad Station is rated higher. WebDAV Navigator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 752 ratings, while DSLoad Station averages 4.5 from 568 ratings.
Do WebDAV Navigator or DSLoad Station have ads?
WebDAV Navigator shows ads; DSLoad Station does not.
Which is updated more often, WebDAV Navigator or DSLoad Station?
WebDAV Navigator ships an update every 3 months, and DSLoad Station every 2 weeks. Most recently, WebDAV Navigator was updated on October 17, 2026 and DSLoad Station on October 17, 2026.

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