DS file vs InspectFlow+
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.
InspectFlow+
Digitize industrial asset inspections with customizable checklists on your mobile device. Capture data, photos, and videos offline, ensuring consistent and accurate inspection records for teams in the field. Seamlessly sync data when connectivity is available.
- Digitize inspection checklists
- Capture photos and videos
- Offline data collection
- Standardize inspections
- Seamless data syncing
- Customizable line items and sections
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InspectFlow+ (Inspect Flow) is a digital checklist app for tablets and phones. As part of the HUVR IDMS platform, it allows you to digitize any inspection checklist, enabling you to inspect industrial assets like never before! Teams in the field can easily enter their checklist data, photos and videos using your own pre-configured format. Use InspectFlow+ (Inspect Flow) and the HUVR IDMS platform to ensure your inspection data is consistent, correct and always available! • Collect data faster and more accurately while still in the field • Easy entry of multiple input types (text, photo, checkboxes, etc.) • Compatible with tablets and phones • Standardize your inspections across teams and locations • Ensure reliable data for compliance and adherence to best practices • Each line item can include photos, videos and a written note • Conduct entire inspections while completely offline • All data is seamlessly uploaded and synched when you’re ready • Each sync is recorded separately, including the date, time and active user • Add as many line items and sections as you need to manage each inspection • Support for embedded written and pictorial instructions and reference images
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: InspectFlow+ at 4.3 against DS file's 2.8. InspectFlow+ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 29%). DS file's advantage is ratings volume (357 vs 11). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
InspectFlow+ holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS file has 357 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of DS file's written reviews are positive against 50% of InspectFlow+'s.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, InspectFlow+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | InspectFlow+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (357 ratings) | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 178 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | HUVRdata, LLC |
Customer experience
DS file
InspectFlow+
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
InspectFlow+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
InspectFlow+
No in-app purchases









