WebAccess i vs JetDrive Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WebAccess i
Access your Buffalo NAS device remotely to stream, download, and upload files. Share content with others and configure your NAS settings securely from your iOS device. Supports various LinkStation, TeraStation, and AirStation models.
- Remote file streaming
- File download to mobile
- File upload to NAS
- Secure file sharing
- SSL encrypted communication
- NAS configuration from mobile
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WebAccess gives you easy access to your Buffalo NAS device from anywhere. Access terabytes of storage directly from your iOS device! Features: • File streaming: play terabytes of image, video, and audio files from anywhere, anytime. • File download: save files onto your mobile device from your Buffalo NAS device. Before a long flight, download video and audio files and enjoy them in the air. • File upload: upload files, such as image, video, and audio files, to your Buffalo NAS device so you don’t have to worry about using up storage on your mobile device. • File sharing: easily share files from your Buffalo NAS device with your friends and family. • SSL support: encrypted communication ensures confidentiality and message integrity. • WebAccess configuration: set up WebAccess directly from your mobile device, without needing a computer. • Settings access: open Settings, the interface from you can configure the NAS device. Supported models: ○ LinkStation • LS200 series • LS500 series • LS700 series ○ TeraStation • TS3010 series • TS3020 series (including TeraStation Essentials 2019 models) • TS3030 series (including TeraStation Essentials 2025 models) • TS5010 series • TS5020 series • TS6000 series • TS7010 series ○ AirStation • WXR-6000AX12 • WTR-M2133HS • WXR-5950AX12 Notes: • Some NAS icons are not available in the app, but you can still access files and data from the NAS. • Thumbnails and backups are not available if you register any AirStation devices.
JetDrive Go
Expand your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch storage with this app. It provides an all-in-one browser for photos, videos, music, and documents, along with efficient file management and instant camera roll backups.
- Expand iPhone/iPad storage
- All-in-one media browser
- Efficient file management
- Instant camera roll backup
- Real-time storage info
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JetDrive Go app is designed to work with Transcend JetDrive Go for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch to expand storage capacity in a flash. Features: • Auto-launch app when plugged in JetDriveGo • All-in-one browser: Photo Viewer, Video Player, Music Player and Document Pre-viewer • Efficient file management between Apple devices and JetDrive Go • Instant backup of Camera Roll to JetDrive Go • Real-time storage information display Notes: • Please upgrade your JetDrive Go to the latest firmware version for the better compatibility in iOS devices. Visit for more information: https://us.transcend-info.com/Support/Software-181/
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Verdict
WebAccess i and JetDrive Go both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 39% of JetDrive Go's written reviews are positive against 17% of WebAccess i's. JetDrive Go also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 74) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JetDrive Go holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JetDrive Go has 819 ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of WebAccess i's written reviews are positive against 39% of JetDrive Go's.
WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, JetDrive Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebAccess i | JetDrive Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (74 ratings) | 4.7 (819 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 38.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 74 | 819 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BUFFALO INC. | Transcend Information, Inc. |
Customer experience
WebAccess i
JetDrive Go
User reviews
WebAccess i
From 74 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Allows remote access to NAS
- 📂 Easy to configure and use
- 🔍 Supports viewing various file types
- 🎥 Streams media files well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and connectivity issues
- 📤 Limited file upload functionality
- 🔇 No audio playback when app is closed
- 🎥 Limited video format support
- 🗂️ Clunky interface and navigation
JetDrive Go
From 819 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and intuitive
- 💡 Convenient backup tool
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🔍 Simple file management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
- 🔍 Limited file browsing and organization features
- 🔌 Requires Wi-Fi connection for full functionality
- 🔍 Confusing file transfer process
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
Bugs and requests
WebAccess i
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Auto-upload feature not working
- Inability to browse folders with large number of files
Requested features
5 requests- Support for additional video/audio formats
- Ability to upload multiple files
- Integration with cloud storage services
- Playlist management for music playback
- Improved remote access and file management
JetDrive Go
Reported bugs
5 issues- Drive not detected on iOS 11 and newer
- Crashes when trying to view or transfer certain file types
- Inconsistent file transfer behavior
- Slow file browsing and loading
- Unreliable backup and restore functionality
Requested features
5 requests- Improved integration with iOS Files app
- Support for batch file operations
- Automatic file sync and backup options
- Expanded file format support
- Dark mode and other UI customization options
In-app purchases
WebAccess i
No in-app purchases
JetDrive Go
No in-app purchases
