DS file vs KipTraq 2.0
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.
KipTraq 2.0
This tool allows users to create custom data collection forms directly on their device. It supports various data types and enforces business rules, with web-based reporting for analysis. Access is restricted to existing customers.
- Customizable input forms
- On-device data capture
- Business rule enforcement
- Web-based reporting
- Support for various data types
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KipTraq is a mobile data collection and analytics tool. Users can customize input forms on-device, capture a wide variety of data, and enforce business rules. A web based reporting tool gives extensive reporting capability on the data captured via this app. The KipTraq app is for use by existing KipTraq customers only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KipTraq 2.0 at 5.0 against DS file's 2.8. KipTraq 2.0 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). DS file's advantage is ratings volume (357 vs 2). 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.
KipTraq 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS file has 357 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, KipTraq 2.0 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | KipTraq 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (357 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Green Willow Group LLC |
Customer experience
DS file
KipTraq 2.0
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
KipTraq 2.0
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
KipTraq 2.0
No in-app purchases
