DS cloud vs Qsirch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS cloud
Access and sync selected folders from your Synology NAS to your mobile device. Enjoy offline viewing of your files anywhere, with customizable sync settings for file size and type.
- Folder synchronization
- Offline file viewing
- Customizable sync settings
- File size limits
- File type filtering
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*You must own a Synology NAS to run this app. To get the full features of DS cloud, the version of the Cloud Station running on your DiskStation should be 4.0 and above. Versions starting from 2.10.4 would only support iOS 8 and onward* DS cloud is the mobile counterpart of Cloud Station on iOS devices. You can select the folders on your DiskStation that you wish to sync to your mobile devices, and make them available for offline viewing anywhere you go. DS cloud also allows you to decide how you'd like to sync: you can set the maximum file size as well as the types of file you wish to sync for each folder. Find out more features about the app on our website: www.synology.com > Solutions > File Syncing https://www.synology.com/dsm/6.1/software_spec/mobile#DScloud
Qsirch
This app enables rapid file discovery on your QNAP NAS. Perform full-text searches across multiple devices and utilize extensive filtering options to pinpoint specific files. Easily share your findings through various communication channels.
- Search multiple NAS devices
- Full-text search for 6000+ file formats
- 30+ filter conditions
- File preview modes
- Create shareable download links
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Qsirch helps you quickly find the files you need. You can perform full-text search to locate files on the QNAP NAS and then further browse and share the files. Free yet powerful, Qsirch is your best search tool. Requirements: - iOS 16 or later versions - QNAP NAS running QTS 4.2 or later versions Major features: - Search for the files on one or multiple NAS devices - Support full-text search for over 6000 file formats - Provide more than 30 kinds of filter conditions, such as date modified, file path, and file metadata - Switch between two file preview modes - Create download links for shared files or folders, allowing you to share files via email, text messages, or instant messengers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DS cloud at 2.5 against Qsirch's 1.8. DS cloud also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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.
DS cloud holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DS cloud has 72 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of DS cloud's written reviews are positive against 15% of Qsirch's.
DS cloud ships an update every 2 months, Qsirch every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS cloud | Qsirch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (72 ratings) — better | 1.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews — better | 15.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synology Inc. | QNAP Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
DS cloud
Qsirch
Bugs and requests
DS cloud
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes on launch with iOS 14.2+
- Face ID causes app to crash immediately
- Touch ID crashes app on iPhone X/XS
- Version not up-to-date error despite fresh installation
- PDF files crash app when opened (2+ pages)
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- Subfolder synchronization not working
- Files appear as 0 bytes and cannot be opened
- Sync stops working after initial setup
- Connection errors on local network
- App freezes during file operations
- Share button functionality broken
- Unable to update credentials after password change
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Annotation function crashes app
Requested features
16 requests- Update app for iOS 14+ compatibility
- DSM 7.0 support
- Background synchronization capability
- On-demand file download (like Dropbox)
- Face ID and Touch ID support
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- PDF editing and annotation tools
- Automatic photo backup from camera roll
- Integration with iOS Files app
- Split-screen support for iPad
- Password protection for app access
- Ability to change password without unlinking account
- Create folders from within the app
- Recursive subfolder synchronization
- Search functionality across subfolders
- Thumbnail view for images
- Selective file synchronization
Qsirch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DS cloud
No in-app purchases
Qsirch
No in-app purchases
