DS file vs CIOT NEW
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.
CIOT NEW
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Use GPS locator to transmit the car's position online, display it in the app, to achieve the Internet of Things. You can now view vehicle driving history in the APP.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DS file at every 4 months against CIOT NEW's every 10 months. CIOT NEW's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, CIOT NEW every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | CIOT NEW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (358 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 358 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Chien Hua Tseng |
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
CIOT NEW
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
CIOT NEW
No in-app purchases
