Comparison

DS file vs Breach Guardian

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

Breach Guardian

Features
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Protect yourself and your family from scams, phishing, and fraud with on-device technology that never sends your data to the cloud. SCAN MESSAGES & EMAILS Paste any suspicious text, scan screenshots with OCR. Our 5-layer detection engine identifies phishing, impersonation, and social engineering in seconds. BLOCK SCAM CALLS Automatically silence known scam numbers, set protection levels, and block unwanted area codes. Your contacts always ring through. LEARN TO STAY SAFE 12 interactive lessons teach you to recognize fake messages, protect your identity, and avoid online traps. Practice with realistic scam scenarios. SHARE WITH YOUR SAFETY CONTACT Forward suspicious messages to a trusted family member via text, email, or call — right from the scan results. 100% ON-DEVICE All processing happens on your phone. No cloud, no tracking, no data collection. Your messages never leave your device. COMFORT MODE Large text, simple navigation, and calm language designed for everyone, including older adults. ——— Subscriptions are auto-renewable and billed to your Apple Account; manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ · Privacy Policy: https://securityindeed.org/privacy

Screenshots

DS file4 screens
Breach Guardian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS file at none against Breach Guardian's 3. Breach Guardian's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Breach Guardian sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DS file asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DS file ships an update every 4 months, Breach Guardian every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DS file versus Breach Guardian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS fileBreach Guardian
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (359 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings359 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Dayanand Vonteddu

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

Breach Guardian

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DS file

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Breach Guardian

Subscriptions3
  • BG Basic$4.991 Month
  • BG Premium$9.991 Month
  • BG Family$24.991 Month

Questions

Is DS file free?
DS file is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Breach Guardian free?
Breach Guardian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DS file or Breach Guardian have ads?
Neither DS file nor Breach Guardian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS file or Breach Guardian?
DS file ships an update every 4 months, and Breach Guardian every 3 weeks. Most recently, DS file was updated on October 26, 2026 and Breach Guardian on October 25, 2026.

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