DS file vs UIOT SmartHome
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.
UIOT SmartHome
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Do you still want to be in control of your home while travelling? Do you want to have a smart home like Bill Gates or Chih-Ying Lin. When you are busy with your work, do you want to know what time the children came home? Do you want to know if the elder in the family is still waiting for you to come home? Do you want your home to be full of wisdom? Come and experience UIOT smart home and create an immersive smart home experience for everyone. UIOT smart home develops and produces smart household equipment based on ZigBee technology. The system can remotely control smart devices at home such as intelligent environment regulation, intelligent lighting control system, intelligent window curtain control system, intelligent security system, smart home appliance control system and other 14 subsystems. it takes care of every member at home, has multi-user operating system, Customize your own page, quick operation page, simple operation mode, seamless experience for all ages. Experience a smart life and master it with a touch of a button. UIOT smart home making lives better Friendly reminder While using app, GPS is used to determine location; this may consume more battery of your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UIOT SmartHome at 12.0 against DS file's 17.6. 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.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, UIOT SmartHome every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | UIOT SmartHome |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (360 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 360 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 290 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | 超级智慧家(上海)物联网科技有限公司 |
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
UIOT SmartHome
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
UIOT SmartHome
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DS file free?
Is UIOT SmartHome free?
Do DS file or UIOT SmartHome have ads?
Which is updated more often, DS file or UIOT SmartHome?
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