Comparison

WebAccess i vs TNAS mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

TNAS mobile

Access and manage your TerraMaster NAS devices from your mobile phone. Back up photos and videos, browse documents, and stream multimedia files remotely or locally.

Highlights
  • Remote NAS access
  • Local NAS access
  • Photo and video backup
  • Document browsing
  • File upload/download
  • Multimedia playback
  • Device management
Features
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TNAS mobile is the dedicated mobile app for TerraMaster TNAS devices. With it, you can manage files, back up photos, and browse documents on your phone. It also serves as your portable monitoring center, allowing you to check the status of the TOS system anytime and easily manage your TNAS device.

Screenshots

WebAccess i4 screens
TNAS mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TNAS mobile at every 2 months against WebAccess i's every 5 months. On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, TNAS mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WebAccess i versus TNAS mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebAccess iTNAS mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews — better10.2% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB122 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBUFFALO INC.Noon Technology Company Limited

Customer experience

WebAccess i

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral19.0%
Negative64.3%

TNAS mobile

Written reviews59 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative86.4%

User reviews

WebAccess i

From 74 App Store ratings

What 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

TNAS mobile

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly for admin tasks
  • 👍 Intuitive interface for file access
  • 👍 Reliable remote access
  • 👍 Good for quick system overview
  • 👍 Works well for some users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashing
  • 🐛 Connection issues (cannot connect, drops signal)
  • 🐛 Backup failures (photos, videos, .mov files)
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐌 Slow or unresponsive performance

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

TNAS mobile

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • App crashes when connected to network
  • App crashes when backing up photos/videos
  • App freezes during backup
  • Cannot connect to NAS
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  • Connection lost errors
  • Remote login fails
  • Image backup is flaky
  • Video backup hangs or fails (.mov files)
  • App doesn't find NAS
  • Battery drain when running in background
  • Background refresh doesn't stop battery drain
  • App prompts for update but no update available
  • App shows 'OPEN' instead of 'UPDATE' when it's the newest version
  • App not working with TOS 5.1
  • App not working with TOS 6
  • QR code scanning issue on single device
  • App not available in certain regions/countries

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add display of desktop shortcuts and apps
  • Improve user-friendliness and navigation
  • Add iPad support
  • Allow uploading more than 99 files at a time
  • Add 'select all' option for uploads
Show 5 more
  • Improve video backup reliability
  • Make app compatible with F2-210
  • Add dark mode option
  • Provide advanced analytics dashboard
  • Improve translation for Russian language

In-app purchases

None

WebAccess i

No in-app purchases

None

TNAS mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebAccess i free?
WebAccess i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TNAS mobile free?
TNAS mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WebAccess i or TNAS mobile have ads?
Neither WebAccess i nor TNAS mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebAccess i or TNAS mobile?
WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, and TNAS mobile every 2 months. Most recently, WebAccess i was updated on October 17, 2026 and TNAS mobile on October 16, 2026.

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