Comparison

Qfile Pro vs Resilio Sync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Qfile Pro

Access and manage your QNAP NAS files remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Upload photos and documents, share files via links, and manage files directly from your mobile device. Download files for offline access and sync them with your NAS.

Highlights
  • Remote NAS file access
  • Direct photo and document upload
  • Easy file sharing via links
  • Mobile file management (move, copy, rename, delete)
  • Offline file reading
  • Automatic photo upload
  • File synchronization with NAS
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Qfile Pro is a free companion app for QNAP NAS that allows you to browse and manage the files on your NAS using your iPhone or iPad. Prerequisites: - iOS 16 or later - QNAP NAS running QTS 4.0 or later, QuTS hero 4.5.0 or later Major features of Qfile Pro: - Access files on your QNAP NAS anytime, anywhere. - Directly upload photos and documents from your iOS devices to your NAS. - Easy sharing: Create download links to easily share files via email or SMS, or simply email the file as an attachment. - Easy management: Move, copy, rename, and delete files on your NAS using your mobile device. No computer required. - Offline file reading: Download files from your NAS to your iOS device for convenient access when you do not have an Internet connection. - Auto upload: Automatically upload photos from your device's photo gallery to the NAS. (To ensure that Qfile Pro can continually provide this background service, you must allow the location service - please note that this may noticeably decrease battery life.) - Qysnc integration: Synchronize files between your mobile device and your QNAP NAS. (Requires QTS 4.3.4/QuTS hero 4.5.0 or later, and Qsync Central to be installed on your QNAP NAS device.) Other features: 1. Support for displaying files thumbnail. 2. Supports control playback from QNAP NAS to DLNA devices. (requires QNAP Media Server, and QTS 4.0/QuTS hero 4.5.0 or later) 3. Support for file compression. (QTS 4.0/QuTS hero 4.5.0 or later) Supported Formats: Photos: BMP, JPG, JPE, PNG, TGA, GIF Music: MP3, FLAC, OGG, WAV, AIF, AIFF Videos: AVI, MP4

About

Resilio Sync

Securely transfer files and back up photos between your devices without using third-party servers. Enjoy unlimited storage and speed, with direct peer-to-peer transfers for privacy and efficiency. Supports all file types across various platforms.

Highlights
  • Private cloud creation
  • Secure direct file transfers
  • Unlimited storage and speed
  • Automatic camera backup
  • Cross-platform device support
  • Selective file syncing
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Sync is the best way to transfer files between your Mac, PC, NAS, and even server. Create your own private cloud. Connect devices and sync files securely without sending them on third-party servers. We don’t limit your speed or storage space: our technology works especially well with huge files. No storage limits • Sync as much data as you have on your hard drives. Automatic camera backup • Sync will back up photos and videos as soon as you take them. • You can then delete photos from your phone and save space. Direct transfers, no cloud • Your information is never stored on servers in the cloud, so nobody can access it without your permission. • Transfer files directly and fast using peer-to-peer technology (p2p). Any device and platform • Access folders and upload files to your tablet, PC, Mac, NAS, and even server. Supports all file types • Add photos, videos, music, docs, and PDFs from other apps to any of your synced folders. Save space • Selective Sync lets you save only the files you need. To get the best performance and to avoid running up your data charges while syncing folders, we recommend leaving the "Use Cellular Data" setting off. By downloading or using this app, you agree to the Terms of Use: (https://www.resilio.com/legal/terms-of-use), Privacy Policy (https://www.resilio.com/legal/privacy) and End User License Agreement (https://www.resilio.com/legal/eula-sync).

Screenshots

Qfile Pro4 screens
Resilio Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Resilio Sync at 78% against Qfile Pro's 29%. Resilio Sync also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and iOS requirement (11 vs 16.0). Qfile Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Resilio Sync holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 462 and 844 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Qfile Pro's written reviews are positive against 78% of Resilio Sync's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qfile Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Resilio Sync every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Qfile Pro versus Resilio Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQfile ProResilio Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (462 ratings)4.5 (844 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.3% of reviews77.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings462844 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011 — better
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQNAP Systems, Inc.Resilio Inc.

Customer experience

Qfile Pro

All ratings462 ratings
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral11.2%
Negative59.5%

Resilio Sync

All ratings844 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews606 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative14.0%

User reviews

Qfile Pro

From 462 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to access and work with files
  • 👍 Great NAS storage for home
  • 🚀 Blazing fast
  • 🚀 Snappy performance
  • 👍 Excellent program

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Extract files does not work
  • 🐛 Cuts off first bit of MP3 files
  • 🐛 Bugs still found even after updates
  • 🐛 Apple Files integration broken

Resilio Sync

From 844 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable syncing
  • 🔒 Secure private cloud solution
  • 👍 Seamless cross-platform integration
  • 💡 Selective sync for efficient storage management
  • 👍 Easy to set up and use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Lack of background sync on iOS
  • 👎 Limited file management features within the app
  • 👎 Outdated iOS integration, not optimized for newer versions

Bugs and requests

Qfile Pro

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Auto upload doesn't work on iPhone 14
  • Background upload doesn't work
  • Uploading files from iPad issues
  • Download resumption issues
  • iPhone overheating and random crashes
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  • Crashes when configuring auto upload
  • Storing downloaded files in inaccessible location
  • Crashes after firmware update
  • Crashes on startup after update
  • Login issues after iOS upgrade
  • Incompatible with iOS 11 Files app
  • Music playback issues after update
  • Fails to upload large files

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode icon
  • Offline viewing of cached files
  • Ability to edit Word and Excel documents
  • Extract files from compressed archives
  • Dark mode option
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  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Resilio Sync

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Syncing issues after iOS updates
  • Inconsistent behavior when removing folders
  • Camera roll backup not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iOS integration with Files app
  • Background sync for camera roll backup
  • Built-in media player and gallery view
  • Ability to select and move multiple files at once

In-app purchases

None

Qfile Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Resilio Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qfile Pro free?
Qfile Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Resilio Sync free?
Resilio Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qfile Pro or Resilio Sync?
Resilio Sync is rated higher. Qfile Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 462 ratings, while Resilio Sync averages 4.5 from 844 ratings.
Do Qfile Pro or Resilio Sync have ads?
Resilio Sync shows ads; Qfile Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Qfile Pro or Resilio Sync?
Qfile Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Resilio Sync every 3 months. Most recently, Qfile Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Resilio Sync on September 20, 2026.

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