DS file vs Practicia
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.
Practicia
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Practicia is a one-tap practice timer and log built for musicians, athletes, and anyone doing deliberate practice — start a session instantly, with no setup and no account required. Tap once to start the timer, pick what you're working on, and Practicia logs the session automatically. Every entry lives in a private practice journal on your device only — nothing is ever uploaded. Track a daily streak and see your weekly practice totals at a glance. Dictate a quick voice note about what worked — processed fully on-device with Apple's on-device speech recognition, never sent anywhere — so you remember what to focus on next time. Practicia works for any instrument, sport, or skill: scales and repertoire, basketball foul shots, vocabulary drills, martial arts forms, or a daily writing habit. Add as many practice items as you like and see exactly where your time goes, broken down item by item. Included: • One-tap timer with zero setup • Session log with editable duration, item, and notes • On-device voice dictation for notes • Daily streak and weekly practice chart • Up to 3 practice items Practicia Pro (one-time purchase, included forever): • Unlimited practice items • Full history charts and a monthly heatmap • Per-item time breakdown • Export your whole log as CSV Practicia is fully offline. No account, no ads, no data collection — your practice history stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS file at none against Practicia's 1. DS file also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Practicia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DS file asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | DS file | Practicia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (357 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | 永 张 |
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
Practicia
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
Practicia
- Practicia Pro$6.99









