UGREEN NAS vs AIRSTEP Cortex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UGREEN NAS
Manage personal data across devices with this application for a UGOS Pro system. It offers robust control over users, hardware, network, and file services, alongside flexible storage options and an app center for enhanced functionality.
- User and access permission management
- Hardware and network configuration
- Multiple storage modes (RAID, JBOD)
- Intelligent file filtering and sharing
- Timeline photo and video viewing
- Automated movie poster generation
- Virus scanning and real-time protection
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UGREEN NAS - an efficient application designed for UGOS Pro system management. It empowers you to manage your personal data seamlessly across all your devices and thus enjoy a smarter, more personalized experience. 【Control Panel】 • User Management: Assign access permissions flexibly. • Hardware & Power: Configure buzzer, fan, and hard drive sleep modes, etc. • Network: Set up internal/external network connections and web server configurations. • File Service: Configure file protocols, including SMB, FTP, NFS, etc. • Update & Restore: Online update system and restore configuration. 【Storage】 • Supports multiple storage modes: Basic, JBOD, and RAID modes. • Visual monitoring of hard drives, volumes, and SSD caches. • Online capacity expansion with Hot Spare support for enhanced security and speed. • Intelligent monitoring of hard drive status and storage capacity. 【App Center】 • Filter by usage scenarios and download desired applications. • Supports offline manual installation. 【Files】 • Intelligent filter, search, and file categorization features. • One-click file sharing. Supports accessing contents in sharing links without login. • Supports adjusting user access permissions for shared folders. • Supports accessing via multiple protocols (e.g.: SMB, FTP, and WebDAV). 【Photos】 • View your photos and videos in timeline view and custom your personal people album. • Custom conditions to create albums to manage cherished moments. • Display sources and detailed information of photos and videos. 【Theater】 • Automatically generate elaborate poster walls and build your personal library. • Supports filtering by film names, actors, etc. • Match film information accurately. • Automatically categorize series films for a seamless experience. 【Security】 • Integrated ClamAV engine for full virus scanning. • Supports scheduled scan and real-time protection for data security.
AIRSTEP Cortex
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AIRSTEP Cortex dedicated control app. Works exclusively with the AIRSTEP Cortex foot controller. Control your expression pedals in the most intuitive way. With this app, you can easily assign two expression pedals to the parameters you want to control, including GAIN, LEVEL and specific FX parameters. Whether you want smooth volume swells, dynamic gain control, or expressive modulation, everything is just a tap away. Wireless editing makes it simple and convenient to adjust your settings on the fly, at home, in the studio or on stage. Easy to connect, easy to use, and made to unlock the full potential of your AIRSTEP Cortex.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: UGREEN NAS at every 3 weeks against AIRSTEP Cortex's every 2 months. AIRSTEP Cortex's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UGREEN NAS ships an update every 3 weeks, AIRSTEP Cortex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UGREEN NAS | AIRSTEP Cortex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (315 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 315 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 782 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司 | XSONIC Inc. |
Bugs and requests
UGREEN NAS
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
AIRSTEP Cortex
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UGREEN NAS
No in-app purchases
AIRSTEP Cortex
No in-app purchases
Questions
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