DS file vs InstruKit
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.
InstruKit
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InstruKit turns the sensors, camera, and compute already in your iPhone into a focused, precise-feeling set of pocket instruments. It doesn't just show you one reading — it helps you save results, archive them into projects, and compare change over time. Measure, Save, Compare. Why choose InstruKit: - No login required — open and measure - No ads, no tracking - A dozen-plus tools for angle, sound, vibration, light, magnetic fields, location, and camera capture - The core loop: Measure → Save → Compare - Every record carries its source, method, and confidence - Data stays on your device by default The toolset: - Level: surface / edge / plumb angles with zero-reference support - Sound Level: real-time relative digital level (dB), 24-band spectrum, and recording summaries - Vibration: acceleration RMS / peak measurement and recording summaries - Light Estimate: illuminance estimated from camera exposure parameters (experimental) - Magnetic: field strength readings and relative fastener magnetic-anomaly detection - Location & Heading: single-point coordinates, altitude, and heading - Magnifier / Text Recognition / Code Scanning: viewfinder, recognition, and saving - Optical RPM (experimental): rotation speed estimated from camera frame-rate observation - Flashlight / Screen Light: multi-mode lighting utilities - Device Info / Network Status / Bluetooth Nearby: on-device and local-network facts at a glance Honest about measurement limits: We don't invent precision. Light is an estimate derived from camera exposure. Optical RPM is experimental. Sound shows a relative digital level, not a calibrated SPL meter. Fastener detection is a magnetic-anomaly reference only — not a wire finder or distance tool. Every result is labeled with its method and confidence, so you always know what it can and cannot tell you. Built for comparison: Save two measurements of the same kind and see the delta and percent change side by side. Archive records into projects and revisit before/after data anytime. Comparison results and measurement details can be exported as PDF diagnostic reports or CSV data for filing and collaboration. Privacy-first by design: No account registration. Your measurement records, captures, and settings stay on your device by default. The app contains no advertising SDKs and no third-party analytics or crash reporting, and it never tracks you across apps. Unlock InstruKit Pro: - Unlimited saving of measurement records, projects, and comparisons - Export PDF diagnostic reports and CSV data - Share measurement cards as images Subscriptions auto-renew (monthly or yearly; yearly includes a 7-day free trial), or choose the one-time lifetime purchase. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone "Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions"; benefits remain until the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DS file at none against InstruKit's 3. InstruKit's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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
Both are free to download. InstruKit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DS file asks for nothing beyond the download.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, InstruKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | InstruKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (359 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | 辉 曾 |
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
InstruKit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
InstruKit
- Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99









