Comparison

BeeFiles vs DSFile Station

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

Head to head
About

BeeFiles

Organize and access your important files from anywhere with this cloud storage solution. Share documents easily via links and quickly find what you need through search and favorites.

Highlights
  • Organize files in one place
  • Access files anywhere, offline
  • Share files via links
  • Search and mark important files
Features
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BeeStation, your personal cloud journey Organize files with BeeFiles. Keep your projects, personal plans, and other important files, all in one place. Use BeeFiles to: - Access files anywhere, even when offline - Share files with others via a link - Search files or mark important ones for instant access

About

DSFile Station

Manage and access your Synology NAS files from your iPhone and iPad. Browse folders, preview content, and keep files offline. Powerful transfers, secure sharing, and flexible connectivity ensure your data is always accessible.

Highlights
  • Browse and manage NAS files
  • Offline file access
  • Background file transfers
  • File preview and archive support
  • Secure sharing with links
  • QuickConnect and remote access
Features
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Browse, manage and access all your files on your Synology NAS, right from your iPhone and iPad. DSFile Station is the complete file manager for your DiskStation: navigate your folders, preview anything, and take your files everywhere — even offline. BROWSE & MANAGE YOUR NAS • Navigate your personal and shared folders on your Synology NAS • List and grid views with sorting and instant search • Create, rename, move, copy and delete files and folders • Multi-selection and batch operations • Detailed file info: size, type, path, EXIF & GPS metadata ACCESS YOUR FILES ANYWHERE, EVEN OFFLINE • Keep any file available offline on your device • Favorites and recent files gathered on the Home tab • Instant access, even without a connection • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets for favorites, offline files and recents POWERFUL TRANSFERS • Upload any file from your device to your NAS • Download files from your NAS to your iPhone • Background transfer queue that keeps going • Notifications and Live Activities to track every transfer • Save photos and videos straight to your Photos library PREVIEW & SHARE • Preview photos, videos, documents and audio • Compress to ZIP and extract archives, password-protected ones included • Open files in any other app • Share to DSFile Station from any app to upload instantly • Share files and folders with a link: expiration, password and QR code • Siri and Shortcuts support SECURE & PRIVATE • Credentials encrypted and stored in your keychain • Your data never leaves your device • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Works on local network & remotely via QuickConnect • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • QuickConnect: connect from anywhere • Direct IP/Host connection • Custom DDNS support • Automatic reconnection after network issues EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes – no technical knowledge required • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Clean, intuitive interface for all your files Perfect companion for your Synology NAS or DiskStation. Access, organize and share your files anywhere, keep the ones you need offline, and stay in full control of your data. Works seamlessly alongside DS File, Synology Photos, and other Synology mobile apps. Made by the Synology community for Synology users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@dsfile.app! --- Some features require Pro: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Free trial available. DSFile Station is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Terms: https://dsfile.app/resources/terms.html

Screenshots

BeeFiles4 screens
DSFile Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BeeFiles at 4.6 against DSFile Station's 3.7. BeeFiles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (44 vs 3). DSFile Station's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment 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. DSFile Station sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BeeFiles asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BeeFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BeeFiles has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeeFiles ships an update every 3 months, DSFile Station every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BeeFiles versus DSFile Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeeFilesDSFile Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (44 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynology Inc.Thomas Le gravier

Customer experience

BeeFiles

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

DSFile Station

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

BeeFiles

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DSFile Station

Subscriptions2
  • Pro version - Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro version - Year7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro version - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is BeeFiles free?
BeeFiles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DSFile Station free?
DSFile Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BeeFiles or DSFile Station?
BeeFiles is rated higher. BeeFiles averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while DSFile Station averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BeeFiles or DSFile Station have ads?
BeeFiles shows ads; DSFile Station does not.
Which is updated more often, BeeFiles or DSFile Station?
BeeFiles ships an update every 3 months, and DSFile Station every 8 days. Most recently, BeeFiles was updated on November 12, 2026 and DSFile Station on November 13, 2026.

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