Comparison

ASUS AiCloud vs QNAP Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

ASUS AiCloud

This app unifies public and private cloud services with home networking. It allows access to files and media from USB storage connected to a compatible router, remote access to PCs, and real-time synchronization of content across devices and online storage.

Highlights
  • Cloud Disk for USB storage access
  • Smart Access for remote PC control
  • Smart Sync for real-time content updates
  • Media streaming to mobile devices
  • Personalized web links for sharing
  • Cross-platform file access (Windows, Mac, Linux)
Features
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All you need to get into the cloud world with AiCloud is a compatible ASUS router, and up you go. Please goto http://www.asus.com/Networks/ to find the latest version of ASUSWRT which supports ASUS AiCloud. ASUS AiCloud is a revolutionary app that combines all the power of public and private cloud platforms together with home networking into a single space. Enjoy diverse cloud services at home or your office, with cloud storage expansion available on demand at no additional charge! Take a look at what AiCloud has to offer: Cloud Disk Your always-on data and media library Connect USB storage to your compatible ASUS router to access content and files and stream media straight to your AiCloud app on mobile devices or from a unique web link via your browser Smart Access All your devices in tune Whether you’re using Windows, Mac OS, or even Linux PCs, ASUS AiCloud lets you access, stream, and share content from your home network or online storage through a personalized web link. For greater convenience, download the ASUS AiCloud app to your iOS smartphone and get everything on the go. Smart Access even lets you wake up sleeping PCs in your network for remote access. Smart Sync Always up to date Keeps all media, data, and other content you want to share from online storage services like ASUS WebStorage*, your home network, and even other AiCloud-enabled networks** up to date in real time to easily share and access the same file version wherever you are. *AiCloud currently supports ASUS WebStorage. Support for other public cloud services to be added at a later time. **Pending feature to be added via future updates.

About

QNAP Authenticator

Enhance your account security with this mobile app that provides 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login. It offers multiple verification methods, including login approval, QR code scanning, and online codes, with TOTP support for offline use and third-party accounts.

Highlights
  • 2-Step Verification
  • Passwordless Login
  • Login Approval
  • QR Code Verification
  • Online Verification Code
  • Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)
  • Offline TOTP generation
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QNAP Authenticator is a free app that adds an extra layer of security to your accounts by using your mobile device to verify your login. You can authenticate your identity using 2-Step Verification or Passwordless Login and choose from multiple verification methods. 【Requirements】 - QNAP NAS running QTS 5.1.0 (or later) - iOS 15 (or later) 【Major features of QNAP Authenticator】 - Supports 2-Step Verification and Passwordless Login - Supports scanning a QR code to quickly add an account - Supports the following verification methods:  1.Login Approval: Approve a login request with just a tap  2.QR Code: Scan a QR code to verify a login request  3.Online Verification Code: Receive a code sent from your QNAP device for verification  4.Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP): Generate a code automatically renewed for verification Login Approval, QR Code, and Online Verification Code require a connection to your NAS, whereas TOTP can work offline. This method also supports verifying third-party accounts from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, GitHub, and other service providers that have implemented their authentication following the TOTP standard.

Screenshots

ASUS AiCloud4 screens
QNAP Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ASUS AiCloud at 2.4 against QNAP Authenticator's 1.9. ASUS AiCloud also leads on ratings volume (55 vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

ASUS AiCloud holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 20% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASUS AiCloud ships an update every 4 months, QNAP Authenticator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ASUS AiCloud versus QNAP Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASUS AiCloudQNAP Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (55 ratings) — better1.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings55 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSQNAP Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

ASUS AiCloud

All ratings55 ratings
Positive32.7%
Neutral7.3%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews232 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral15.5%
Negative64.2%

QNAP Authenticator

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

ASUS AiCloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot access USB drive connected to router
  • App freezes when switching between folders
  • Fails to upload/download files consistently
  • Loses connection when switching networks

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more video/audio codecs
  • Improve file management capabilities
  • Integrate with cloud storage services
  • Optimize for larger iPhone screens
  • Provide better documentation and troubleshooting guides

QNAP Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ASUS AiCloud

No in-app purchases

None

QNAP Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASUS AiCloud free?
ASUS AiCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QNAP Authenticator free?
QNAP Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASUS AiCloud or QNAP Authenticator?
ASUS AiCloud is rated higher. ASUS AiCloud averages 2.4 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while QNAP Authenticator averages 1.9 from 13 ratings.
Do ASUS AiCloud or QNAP Authenticator have ads?
Neither ASUS AiCloud nor QNAP Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASUS AiCloud or QNAP Authenticator?
ASUS AiCloud ships an update every 4 months, and QNAP Authenticator every 3 months. Most recently, ASUS AiCloud was updated on November 1, 2026 and QNAP Authenticator on November 5, 2026.

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