# DS cloud vs NAS Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DS cloud | NAS Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-cloud/id590216612/reviews) | **[4.3 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 72 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [EZV, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274203159) |

## What reviewers say

### DS cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ds-cloud/id590216612)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💾 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### NAS Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Level - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter Level - Yearly | $18.49 | per year |
| System module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Network module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Storage module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Logs module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tasks module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Docker Containers module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Download Station module | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time - All Modules | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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