DS file vs LightTune
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.
LightTune
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LightTune is a Bluetooth lighting control app designed for compatible lightVision Spot Light fixtures. Main features: • Turn compatible spotlights on and off • Adjust brightness • Adjust color temperature • Organize and control spotlights by group • Pair and unpair compatible spotlights • Create and save custom lighting modes • Apply lighting modes to selected groups • Set an automatic switch-off timer from 1 to 720 minutes LightTune uses Bluetooth broadcasts to send control commands to nearby compatible spotlights. Bluetooth must be enabled on your iPhone, and Bluetooth permission must be granted to LightTune. No account registration is required. Group names, custom lighting modes, language preferences and control information are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to the developer's servers. Uninstalling the app removes this locally stored data. Please note: LightTune only supports lightVision Spot Light fixtures that are compatible with the LightTune control protocol. It does not support every Bluetooth light.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LightTune at every 3 days against DS file's every 4 months. LightTune also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, LightTune every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | LightTune |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (357 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 357 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | 艺龄 胡 |
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
LightTune
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
LightTune
No in-app purchases
