WebAccess i vs DS file
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.
DS file
Access, manage, and edit files stored on your Synology NAS from your mobile device. Upload, download, and securely browse documents, pictures, and videos on the go.
- File management on Synology NAS
- Upload and download files
- Basic file editing
- Secure HTTPS access
- Browse pictures and videos
- Access work documents
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**You must own a Synology NAS to run this app, and have upgraded to DSM 5.2 to get the complete set of features** DS file is ideal to manage files stored on your DiskStation, upload or download between the NAS and the iDevice itself, or do basic editing tasks. And always securely with HTTPS support. Besides file management, DS file is also a useful tool to do anything from browsing pictures, watching videos or checking work documents when you are on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WebAccess i at 4.5 against DS file's 2.8. WebAccess i also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). DS file's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 17%) and ratings volume (357 vs 74). On price, update cadence, 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.
WebAccess i holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 357 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of WebAccess i's written reviews are positive against 29% of DS file's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, DS file every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebAccess i | DS file |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (74 ratings) — better | 2.8 (357 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 74 | 357 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BUFFALO INC. | Synology Inc. |
Customer experience
WebAccess i
DS file
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
DS file
From 357 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and efficient file management
- 🚀 Fast file access and transfer
- 💡 Useful photo backup feature
- 🔒 Secure remote access to NAS
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes, especially after updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent file format support (e.g. .MOV, .HEIC)
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like multi-select and sorting
- 🔍 Slow performance, especially on older devices
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
DS file
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues, unable to connect to NAS
- Video playback not working, especially on iOS 12+
- Excessive storage usage and cache issues
- Inconsistent behavior after iOS updates
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate with iOS Files app
- Add support for more file formats
- Improve photo/video backup functionality
- Implement dark mode
- Allow multi-file selection and batch operations
In-app purchases
WebAccess i
No in-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
