DS file vs Cloud Media Streamer
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.
Cloud Media Streamer
Manage files from multiple cloud services, access encrypted containers, and stream music and videos. Supports various cloud platforms and popular media formats for a seamless experience.
- Multi-cloud integration
- Encrypted container support
- Video streaming (MKV, MP4, 3GP, MOV)
- Music streaming (MP3, AAC, WAV)
- File organization and access
- Secure data protection
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Play your videos, browse your photos and listen to your music directly from your cloud storage, NAS or network share, without downloading them first. Access your media from encrypted vaults (compatible with Cryptomator, EncFS and RClone). Manage all your files comfortably from your TV. SUPPORTED SOURCES • Cloud: pCloud, Drime, Mega, Google Drive, OneDrive, JottaCloud, Koofr, kDrive • Network: WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, Samba (Windows share) • Automatic server discovery via Bonjour FEATURES • Open ZIP files and browse their content directly • Favorite folders for quick access • Share your configuration between iPhone and Android SUPPORTED FORMATS • Video: MKV, MP4, MOV, M4V • Audio: MP3, AAC, M4A, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Media Streamer at 100% against DS file's 29%. Cloud Media Streamer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). DS file's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (359 vs 4). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Cloud Media Streamer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DS file asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloud Media Streamer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS file has 359 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Cloud Media Streamer's.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, Cloud Media Streamer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | Cloud Media Streamer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (359 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | Stephane ARNAULT |
Customer experience
DS file
Cloud Media Streamer
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
Cloud Media Streamer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
Cloud Media Streamer
- Premium - Cryptomator & rclone$19.99
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