# WebDAV Navigator vs NASDL Manager

The clearest difference is rating: NASDL Manager at 4.7 against WebDAV Navigator's 4.2. NASDL Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (95% vs 76%). WebDAV Navigator's advantage is ratings volume (752 vs 124). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebDAV Navigator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and NASDL Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NASDL Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebDAV Navigator has 752 ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of WebDAV Navigator's written reviews are positive against 95% of NASDL Manager's.

WebDAV Navigator ships an update every 3 months, NASDL Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebDAV Navigator | NASDL Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (752 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webdav-navigator/id382551345/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nasdl-manager/id1601018472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **752** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schimera Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/382551348) | [Grigory Stolyarov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545751304) |

## What reviewers say

### WebDAV Navigator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webdav-navigator/id382551345)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable playlist support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upload multiple images and videos | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### NASDL Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nasdl-manager/id1601018472)

Manage your Synology NAS downloads and system activity efficiently from your mobile device. Monitor download progress, access NAS settings, and view system information with this third-party client.

**Highlights:** List NAS downloads, Detailed download info, Open links via Share menu, Add/remove downloads, Sort and filter downloads, Change download properties, View NAS system info, Manage Download Station settings

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsored Version (1 year) | $3.49 | per year |
| Sponsored Version (Lifetime) | $8.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, clean and reliable
- 👍 Great replacement for DSGET
- 👍 Easy to use and reliable connection
- 👍 Worthy replacement to DS Get
- 👍 Works really well on iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🔍 No option to select files before download starts
- 🔍 No search feature for torrents
- 🐛 Buggy after recent update, slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes or shows 'Permission denied' error
- Incompatible with some Synology NAS models or DSM versions
- Crashes or connection issues after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Option to select download folder before starting
- Ability to add multiple downloads at once
- iPad version or Mac app
- Integrate with built-in Synology Download Station search


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebDAV Navigator free?

WebDAV Navigator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NASDL Manager free?

NASDL Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WebDAV Navigator or NASDL Manager?

NASDL Manager is rated higher. WebDAV Navigator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 752 ratings, while NASDL Manager averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do WebDAV Navigator or NASDL Manager have ads?

WebDAV Navigator shows ads; NASDL Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, WebDAV Navigator or NASDL Manager?

WebDAV Navigator ships an update every 3 months, and NASDL Manager monthly. Most recently, WebDAV Navigator was updated on October 17, 2026 and NASDL Manager on October 16, 2026.

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