# UGREEN NAS vs Whale Echo

The clearest difference is rating: Whale Echo at 5.0 against UGREEN NAS's 4.1. Whale Echo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). UGREEN NAS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ratings volume (316 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whale Echo sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. UGREEN NAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whale Echo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UGREEN NAS has 316 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UGREEN NAS ships an update monthly, Whale Echo weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UGREEN NAS | Whale Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugreen-nas/id6458647408/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-echo/id6739831296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 725 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489890545) | [WHALE TECH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638253017) |

## What reviewers say

### UGREEN NAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ugreen-nas/id6458647408)

Manage your personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers comprehensive control over user access, hardware, network, and file services. Organize and access your files, photos, and media libraries efficiently with advanced features and security.

**Highlights:** User and access permission management, Hardware and network configuration, Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD), Intelligent file filtering and sharing, Photo and video album creation, Automated media library poster walls, Integrated virus scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Frequent updates and improvements
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 🔥 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔋 Battery drain problems
- 🤔 Unintuitive user interface
- 🌐 Limited language support
- 🔍 Lacking advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when uploading large files
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Remote access not working as expected
- Incompatibility with certain devices/OSes
- Media player bugs (audio/video desync, choppy playback)

**Requested features**

- Dedicated photo/video viewer app for Apple TV
- Ability to edit metadata for media files
- Integration with Files app for seamless storage
- Dark mode option
- Improved media playback performance


### Whale Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-echo/id6739831296)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio files and recordings into text, then intelligently summarizes the content. It supports multiple languages and allows for easy sharing of transcribed and summarized information to enhance daily work efficiency.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio file transfer and transcription, Live recording and summarization, Multi-language transcription support, One-click AI summarization, Easy sharing of summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whale Echo VIP - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Whale Echo SVIP - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Whale Echo VIP - Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Whale Echo SVIP - Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Whale Echo 1000 Points Top-up | $7.99 | one-time |
| WhaleEcho 2000 Points Recharge Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Whale Echo 5000 Points Top-up | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UGREEN NAS free?

UGREEN NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Whale Echo free?

Whale Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UGREEN NAS or Whale Echo?

Whale Echo is rated higher. UGREEN NAS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Whale Echo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do UGREEN NAS or Whale Echo have ads?

Neither UGREEN NAS nor Whale Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UGREEN NAS or Whale Echo?

UGREEN NAS ships an update monthly, and Whale Echo weekly. Most recently, UGREEN NAS was updated on October 30, 2026 and Whale Echo on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*