Comparison

DS file vs Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • File management on Synology NAS
  • Upload and download files
  • Basic file editing
  • Secure HTTPS access
  • Browse pictures and videos
  • Access work documents
Features
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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.

About

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

Control Roland DG printers and cutters remotely using your iPhone or iPad. Manage production, perform test prints, and initiate cleaning functions via a Bluetooth connection.

Highlights
  • Remote printer control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Production management
  • Test printing
  • Cleaning functions
  • Status updates
Features
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Remote Control Your Production with Smart New Tech In addition to a built-in control panel, a new Roland DG Mobile Panel allows you to perform control panel functions of the printer/cutters with your existing iPhone or iPad(*1) using a Bluetooth connection. This innovative new feature provides a rich interface directly on, or remotely in range of, your printer. Receive status updates as well as remotely manage production, test printing, and cleaning functions. (*1)Refer to the corresponding device list. CAUTION Note the following points when using this application. 1:Roland DG Mobile Panel must be turn on bluetooth on your iPhone/iPad. 2:This application uses Bluetooth to communicate with the printer, but there is no need to pair your terminal and the printer. If you have performed pairing, release the pairing, and then start this application. --- Corresponding Printer - VG2-640/540 (Firm:Ver1.10 or later) - VG-640/540 (Firm:Ver4.00 or later) - SG2-640/540/300 (Firm:Ver1.10 or later) - SG-540/300(Firm:Ver4.00 or later) - VF2-640/540(Firm:Ver1.00 or later)

Screenshots

DS file4 screens
Roland DG Mobile Panel 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 at 3.7 against DS file's 2.8. Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). DS file's advantage is ratings volume (358 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS file has 358 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DS file ships an update every 4 months, Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DS file versus Roland DG Mobile Panel 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS fileRoland DG Mobile Panel 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (358 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings358 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Roland DG Corporation

Customer experience

DS file

All ratings357 ratings
Positive33.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative48.7%
Written reviews939 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral19.7%
Negative51.7%

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DS file

No in-app purchases

None

Roland DG Mobile Panel 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DS file free?
DS file is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 free?
Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DS file or Roland DG Mobile Panel 2?
Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 is rated higher. DS file averages 2.8 out of 5 from 358 ratings, while Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do DS file or Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 have ads?
Neither DS file nor Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS file or Roland DG Mobile Panel 2?
DS file ships an update every 4 months, and Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, DS file was updated on October 23, 2026 and Roland DG Mobile Panel 2 on October 5, 2026.

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