Comparison

WebAccess i vs AiData

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

AiData

Access and manage your NAS files from your smartphone or tablet. Browse, share, download for offline use, and upload files to your NAS in real-time. Monitor transfers and preview media directly.

Highlights
  • Real-time file browsing
  • Support for various file types
  • Download for offline access
  • Upload files to NAS
  • Instant file sharing
  • File transfer status monitoring
Features
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AiData is ASUSTOR’s file management app for smartphones and tablets. AiData makes it easy to browse and share files stored on your NAS. Key Features: - Browse files in real-time - Supports a variety of file types, including, but not limited to documents, photos, videos and audio files - Able to download items for offline use - Able to upload files from a smartphone or tablet directly to an ASUSTOR NAS - Instant file sharing to other devices and services - Monitor file transfer status - Able to browse EZ Sync files in the NAS - Continuous preview images in a folder - Can play videos in a folder or open videos with other players Learn more: https://www.asustor.com/

Screenshots

WebAccess i4 screens
AiData4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WebAccess i at 4.5 against AiData's 2.0. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WebAccess i holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 25 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of WebAccess i's written reviews are positive against 19% of AiData's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, AiData every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WebAccess i versus AiData: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebAccess iAiData
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (74 ratings) — better2.0 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews18.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUFFALO INC.ASUSTOR Inc.

Customer experience

WebAccess i

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

AiData

All ratings25 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral15.9%
Negative65.3%

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

AiData

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

WebAccess i

No in-app purchases

None

AiData

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebAccess i free?
WebAccess i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AiData free?
AiData is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebAccess i or AiData?
WebAccess i is rated higher. WebAccess i averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while AiData averages 2.0 from 25 ratings.
Do WebAccess i or AiData have ads?
Neither WebAccess i nor AiData shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WebAccess i or AiData?
WebAccess i ships an update every 5 months, and AiData every 3 months. Most recently, WebAccess i was updated on September 24, 2026 and AiData on July 21, 2026.

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