Comparison

DS cloud vs NAS Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Folder synchronization
  • Offline file viewing
  • Customizable sync settings
  • File size limits
  • File type filtering
Features
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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

About

NAS Pro

Manage and monitor your Synology, QNAP, or TrueNAS server remotely. Control system health, storage, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads from your mobile device. Features Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Remote NAS management
  • System health monitoring
  • Storage pool and volume management
  • Container and VM monitoring
  • Backup and download task management
  • Real-time network activity
  • Wake on LAN support
Features
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NAS Pro is a powerful NAS management and monitoring app that lets you control your Synology (DSM), QNAP, or TrueNAS server from anywhere. Monitor system health, storage, network activity, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads — all in one professional-grade mobile app. Whether you manage a home NAS, private cloud, or business server, NAS Pro gives you remote access, real-time monitoring, and administrative control directly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. With support for Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts, you stay in control of your NAS anytime, anywhere. Key Features**: System Monitoring & Control: * View system health at a glance * Restart or shut down your NAS remotely * Real-time CPU and RAM usage monitoring * Start or stop installed packages * Update Server * UPS status: mode, battery level, and estimated runtime Network Management: * Real-time network traffic overview * Connect or disconnect VPN interfaces * Manage connected users (with option to terminate sessions) * Detailed interface information Storage Management: * View all storage pools, volumes, and disks * Run S.M.A.R.T. tests on disks * Detailed external storage information (partitions and capacity) * Eject external storage safely Containers (Docker): * See all containers with image names, uptime and utilization * Real-time CPU and RAM usage per container * Filter by status (running, stopped) * Perform actions: start, stop, restart, force stop, clear * Remove unused Images Virtual Machines: * List and monitor all virtual machines * View utilization, network, and storage details * Start, stop, or force stop virtual machines * Filter by state (running, stopped) Backups: * View all backup tasks with status and details * Browse backup versions * Start or stop individual backup tasks Downloads: * Manage all download tasks in one place * Create and edit download jobs * Filter by task state (running, finished, paused) * Pause, resume, or delete downloads Logs: * Browse the latest logs with color-coded severity * Filter by log level (warnings, errors, etc.) * Clear all logs in one tap * Copy log messages to clipboard Tasks: * View all tasks and events * Filter by status (enabled, disabled) * Check “Run results” for selected tasks * Perform actions: enable, disable, run, delete Users & Groups: * Manage users and groups * Create, enable, disable, or delete accounts * Adjust group memberships ** Functionality and available modules may vary based on your NAS. Supported systems: * Synology DSM 6.0 and above * Qnap QTS 5.0 and above * TrueNAS 24 and 25. -- Terms of Use: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/privacy/

Screenshots

DS cloud4 screens
NAS Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NAS Pro at 4.3 against DS cloud's 2.5. NAS Pro also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 23%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). DS cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. NAS Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. DS cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAS Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 172 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of DS cloud's written reviews are positive against 58% of NAS Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DS cloud ships an update every 2 months, NAS Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DS cloud versus NAS Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDS cloudNAS Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (72 ratings)4.3 (172 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.4% of reviews58.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings72172 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.EZV, spol. s r.o.

Customer experience

DS cloud

All ratings72 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral13.2%
Negative63.5%

NAS Pro

All ratings172 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative31.4%

User reviews

DS cloud

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💾 Effective file synchronization between devices
  • 🔒 Private cloud storage without third-party servers
  • 📱 Works well with iPad and iPhone for document management
  • ⚡ Fast sync speeds on local networks
  • 🎯 Good integration with iWork applications

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently on iOS 14+ versions
  • ❌ Not compatible with DSM 7.0
  • ⚠️ Version mismatch errors preventing login
  • 🚫 Hasn't been updated in 3+ years
  • 📉 Poor performance on newer iPhone models

NAS Pro

From 172 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very good app for Synology
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent app
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Wonderful backup

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Subscription service required to use it
  • 🐛 Giving up
  • 🐛 Doesn't work at all
  • 🐛 Probably the worse app ever
  • 💰 Absurdly overpriced, a total non-starter

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

NAS Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • CPU usage meter not working in DSM7.1
  • Some docker containers are not showing up on the list
  • 2 factor authentication doesn't work properly
  • Unable to remove demo server
  • Home Screen Widget issue
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  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add OpenMediaVault NAS support
  • Add Cloudflare's headers support
  • Add Active Backup for Business module
  • Show volume description in storage section
  • Add basic VM support
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  • Improve Download Station functionality

In-app purchases

None

DS cloud

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

NAS Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter Level - Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Supporter Level - Yearly3 Days trial$18.491 Year
One-time8
  • System module$1.99
  • Network module$1.99
  • Storage module$1.99
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  • Logs module$1.99
  • Tasks module$1.99
  • Docker Containers module$1.99
  • Download Station module$1.99
  • One Time - All Modules$49.99

Questions

Is DS cloud free?
DS cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAS Pro free?
NAS Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DS cloud or NAS Pro?
NAS Pro is rated higher. DS cloud averages 2.5 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while NAS Pro averages 4.3 from 172 ratings.
Do DS cloud or NAS Pro have ads?
Neither DS cloud nor NAS Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DS cloud or NAS Pro?
DS cloud ships an update every 2 months, and NAS Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, DS cloud was updated on September 16, 2026 and NAS Pro on September 25, 2026.

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