Comparison

UGREEN NAS vs Pulse5G

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Pulse5G

Features
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Conoce el estado de tu conexión móvil desde iPhone, iPad y Mac. Pulse5G reúne las métricas de tu router Huawei HiLink 4G/5G, la actividad de la red y herramientas para orientar tu antena en una app nativa. RESUMEN DE TU RED • Estado de conexión, operador, bandas activas y dispositivos Wi-Fi. • Velocidades de descarga y subida, consumo de datos y tiempo de conexión. • Modelo 3D interactivo del Huawei 5G CPE Pro 2 integrado en el inicio. SEÑAL Y ALINEACIÓN • Métricas RSRP, RSRQ, SINR y RSSI con indicadores de calidad. • Información LTE y 5G NR cuando el router la proporciona. • Gráficos de señal con ventanas de 1, 2, 5 y 10 minutos para ayudarte a orientar la antena. • Detalles de celda, operador y bandas según la información disponible. TRÁFICO Y AJUSTES • Historial reciente de velocidad y estadísticas de uso. • Opciones de red móvil, bandas y Wi-Fi según las capacidades del router. • Diagnóstico e información del dispositivo. ACCESO DIRECTO AL ROUTER Pulse5G se conecta a la dirección del router que tú indiques. No necesitas crear una cuenta de Pulse5G. Puedes explorar la app con datos demo sin disponer de un router. REQUISITOS • iOS 26, iPadOS 26 o macOS 26, o posteriores. • Router Huawei compatible con la API HiLink y acceso a su dirección de administración. • Las métricas y opciones disponibles dependen del modelo y del firmware. Proyecto independiente, sin afiliación con Huawei.

Screenshots

UGREEN NAS4 screens
Pulse5G1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UGREEN NAS at Free against Pulse5G's $0.99. UGREEN NAS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

UGREEN NAS is free to download; Pulse5G costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UGREEN NAS ships an update every 3 weeks, Pulse5G every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
UGREEN NAS versus Pulse5G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUGREEN NASPulse5G
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (327 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings327 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size782 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer深圳市绿联科技股份有限公司Marco Rojas

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

Pulse5G

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UGREEN NAS

No in-app purchases

None

Pulse5G

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UGREEN NAS free?
UGREEN NAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse5G free?
Pulse5G costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do UGREEN NAS or Pulse5G have ads?
Neither UGREEN NAS nor Pulse5G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UGREEN NAS or Pulse5G?
UGREEN NAS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pulse5G every 2 weeks. Most recently, UGREEN NAS was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pulse5G on October 31, 2026.

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