Comparison

DS file vs UGREEN NAS

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

UGREEN NAS

Manage your personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers comprehensive control over user access, hardware, network, and file services. Organize and access your files, photos, and media libraries efficiently with advanced features and security.

Highlights
  • User and access permission management
  • Hardware and network configuration
  • Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD)
  • Intelligent file filtering and sharing
  • Photo and video album creation
  • Automated media library poster walls
  • Integrated virus scanning
Features
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UGREEN NAS - an efficient application designed for UGOS Pro system management. It empowers you to manage your personal data seamlessly across all your devices and thus enjoy a smarter, more personalized experience. 【Control Panel】 • User Management: Assign access permissions flexibly. • Hardware & Power: Configure buzzer, fan, and hard drive sleep modes, etc. • Network: Set up internal/external network connections and web server configurations. • File Service: Configure file protocols, including SMB, FTP, NFS, etc. • Update & Restore: Online update system and restore configuration. 【Storage】 • Supports multiple storage modes: Basic, JBOD, and RAID modes. • Visual monitoring of hard drives, volumes, and SSD caches. • Online capacity expansion with Hot Spare support for enhanced security and speed. • Intelligent monitoring of hard drive status and storage capacity. 【App Center】 • Filter by usage scenarios and download desired applications. • Supports offline manual installation. 【Files】 • Intelligent filter, search, and file categorization features. • One-click file sharing. Supports accessing contents in sharing links without login. • Supports adjusting user access permissions for shared folders. • Supports accessing via multiple protocols (e.g.: SMB, FTP, and WebDAV). 【Photos】 • View your photos and videos in timeline view and custom your personal people album. • Custom conditions to create albums to manage cherished moments. • Display sources and detailed information of photos and videos. 【Theater】 • Automatically generate elaborate poster walls and build your personal library. • Supports filtering by film names, actors, etc. • Match film information accurately. • Automatically categorize series films for a seamless experience. 【Security】 • Integrated ClamAV engine for full virus scanning. • Supports scheduled scan and real-time protection for data security.

Screenshots

DS file4 screens
UGREEN NAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UGREEN NAS at 4.1 against DS file's 2.8. UGREEN NAS also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 29%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

UGREEN NAS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 357 and 312 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of DS file's written reviews are positive against 53% of UGREEN NAS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DS file ships an update every 4 months, UGREEN NAS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DS file versus UGREEN NAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS fileUGREEN NAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (357 ratings)4.1 (312 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews53.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings357 — better312
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB725 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司

Customer experience

DS file

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

UGREEN NAS

All ratings312 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral20.9%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

DS file

From 357 App Store ratings

What 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

UGREEN NAS

From 312 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Frequent updates and improvements
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 🔥 Great value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔋 Battery drain problems
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
  • 🌐 Limited language support
  • 🔍 Lacking advanced features

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

UGREEN NAS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when uploading large files
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Remote access not working as expected
  • Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
  • Media player bugs (audio/video desync, choppy playback)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dedicated photo/video viewer app for Apple TV
  • Ability to edit metadata for media files
  • Integration with Files app for seamless storage
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media playback performance

In-app purchases

None

DS file

No in-app purchases

None

UGREEN NAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DS file free?
DS file is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UGREEN NAS free?
UGREEN NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DS file or UGREEN NAS?
UGREEN NAS is rated higher. DS file averages 2.8 out of 5 from 357 ratings, while UGREEN NAS averages 4.1 from 312 ratings.
Do DS file or UGREEN NAS have ads?
Neither DS file nor UGREEN NAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS file or UGREEN NAS?
DS file ships an update every 4 months, and UGREEN NAS monthly. Most recently, DS file was updated on October 15, 2026 and UGREEN NAS on October 16, 2026.

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