DS file vs G
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.
G
Control your smart air conditioners remotely via Wi-Fi using your phone. Customize settings like wind, sleep curves, and noise levels for an optimized environment. This app is designed for export and short-distance operation.
- Wi-Fi remote control
- Intelligent wind DIY
- Sleeping curve DIY
- Digital noise DIY
- SE navigation mode
- Control multiple units
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Gree, the first listed home appliance company in Chine with over 100 billion RMB sales revenue, can provide you with eco-friendly, energy-saving, and smart air conditioners. No need traditional remote controller. Control air conditioners at your home through Wifi by your phone Control air conditioners at your home freely Except basic functions, it can also realize intelligent wind DIY, sleeping curve DIY, digital noise DIY and SE navigation mode. One phone can control the operation status of any one air conditioner at your home. It can only operate normally through hardware of air conditioner. This application is only for export. This application is only for short-distance operation. Applicable for iOS 5 or above version.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: DS file at 359 against G's 4. G's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
G holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS file has 359 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of DS file's written reviews are positive against 25% of G's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
DS file ships an update every 4 months, G every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS file | G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (359 ratings) | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC. OF ZHUHAI |
Customer experience
DS file
G
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
G
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS file
No in-app purchases
G
No in-app purchases
