DS file vs EEA
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.
EEA
This tool streamlines attendance tracking by using QR code scanning to replace manual methods. It securely stores records on your device until a connection is available for a single-step upload, ensuring data accuracy and offline functionality.
- QR code scanning for attendance
- Offline record storage
- One-step server upload
- Automatic data verification
- Daily upload reminders
- Guided tour and help section
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Event Encoding is the attendance recording tool for authorized encoders. It replaces manual attendance sheets with QR scanning, keeps every record safely on your device until you have a connection, and uploads to the server in one step. IMPORTANT: This app requires a registered device and credentials issued by your coordinator. It cannot be used without them. SCAN TO RECORD ATTENDANCE The scanner detects the code type automatically and starts the right session for you. UPLOAD WHEN YOU'RE READY The upload screen lists everything still pending. Filter by status or search by ID to find a specific record. Upload in a single action and watch each row confirm as it completes. Duplicate records are detected and reported rather than silently sent twice. WORKS WITHOUT A CONNECTION Records are written to your device the moment you scan them. A weak signal or no signal at all doesn't stop you from encoding. Each record is clearly marked Pending until it reaches the server, then Uploaded, so you always know what's still outstanding. BUILT FOR FIELD USE • Daily reminders when records are waiting to be uploaded • Recent activity and summary views at a glance • Connection quality indicator so you know before you upload • Automatic date and time verification to keep records accurate • Clear error codes with plain-language explanations LEARN AS YOU GO A guided tour walks you through registration, scanning, and uploading using practice data — nothing you do in the tour touches real records or the server. A searchable help section answers common questions about code types, session rules, statuses, and error messages. DEVICE REGISTRATION Your registration type determines which sessions your device can run, so you only see what applies to your assignment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EEA at 5.0 against DS file's 2.8. EEA also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). DS file's advantage is ratings volume (360 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
EEA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS file has 360 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, EEA every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | EEA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (360 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 360 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | UXI INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |
Customer experience
DS file
EEA
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
EEA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
EEA
No in-app purchases









