DS file vs BG SpamShield
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.
BG SpamShield
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BG SpamShield helps you block and identify unwanted spam and scam calls using a community-maintained number list (OpenBlockBG). Key features: - Block calls from known spam numbers - Identify calls from known spam numbers (Caller ID label) - One-tap list updates from OpenBlockBG Notes: - Requires enabling the Call Directory extension in Settings → Phone → Call Blocking & Identification. - Call Directory extensions are limited by iOS and may require occasional reloads after updates.
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Verdict
DS file and BG SpamShield are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | DS file | BG SpamShield |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | AM Software EOOD |
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
BG SpamShield
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
BG SpamShield
No in-app purchases
Questions
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