DS file vs ZeroTier One
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
ZeroTier One
Create secure, peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks on your iOS device. Connect to hybrid clouds, remote teams, and IoT devices without hardware. Easily join existing networks via a simple interface.
- Join ZeroTier virtual networks
- Secure peer-to-peer connections
- Connect hybrid clouds
- Connect remote teams
- Connect IoT devices
- No hardware required
- iOS VPN control panel integration
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ZeroTier One for iOS allows you to join ZeroTier virtual networks as VPN connections on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. ZeroTier creates secure peer-to-peer virtual Ethernet networks that work anywhere. Skip the VPN hassles. Connect hybrid clouds, remote teams, and IoT devices directly with no hardware required. ZeroTier One provides virtual network endpoint functionality for iOS devices. Getting started takes seconds: Just tap '+', enter your network ID and name, and then click ‘join network.’ (Once a network is added you can also join it via the iOS VPN control panel. It will appear there as an available VPN connection.) You can only join one ZeroTier network at once due to an iOS limitation of one VPN connection per network extension app. The app allows you to add multiple networks but if you flip one to 'on' any others currently joined will disconnect. We value your feedback! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for future improvements, please contact our support team through our website. Thanks for using ZeroTier! Clients for other platforms are available on https://www.zerotier.com/ and source code to ZeroTier's core engine can be found here: https://github.com/zerotier/ZeroTierOne
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZeroTier One at 3.9 against DS file's 2.8. ZeroTier One also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
ZeroTier One holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 357 and 189 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of DS file's written reviews are positive against 58% of ZeroTier One's.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, ZeroTier One every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.
| Parameter | DS file | ZeroTier One |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (357 ratings) | 3.9 (189 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 58.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | 189 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | ZeroTier, Inc |
Customer experience
DS file
ZeroTier One
User reviews
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
ZeroTier One
From 189 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🌐 Allows remote access to devices
- 💡 Useful for gaming and collaboration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🤔 Confusing UI
- 🚫 Doesn't work on certain devices/OS versions
Bugs and requests
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
ZeroTier One
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to add networks on iOS devices
- Frequent disconnections and reconnection issues
- Managed IP field always empty
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for custom planet and moon servers
- Implement on-demand VPN functionality
- Provide better network visibility and management
- Improve compatibility with newer iOS versions
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
ZeroTier One
No in-app purchases
