Comparison

DS file vs InspectFlow+

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

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.

Highlights
  • Digitize inspection checklists
  • Capture photos and videos
  • Offline data collection
  • Standardize inspections
  • Seamless data syncing
  • Customizable line items and sections
Features
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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

Screenshots

DS file4 screens
InspectFlow+4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DS file versus InspectFlow+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS fileInspectFlow+
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (357 ratings)4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings357 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB178 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.HUVRdata, LLC

Customer experience

DS file

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

InspectFlow+

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

None

DS file

No in-app purchases

None

InspectFlow+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DS file free?
DS file is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InspectFlow+ free?
InspectFlow+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DS file or InspectFlow+?
InspectFlow+ is rated higher. DS file averages 2.8 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while InspectFlow+ averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do DS file or InspectFlow+ have ads?
Neither DS file nor InspectFlow+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS file or InspectFlow+?
DS file ships an update every 4 months, and InspectFlow+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, DS file was updated on October 15, 2026 and InspectFlow+ on September 23, 2026.

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