Comparison

Nex File vs Nas Player Pro

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

Head to head
About

Nex File

This app offers fast, reliable downloads with segmented technology and background support. It provides tools to organize files, including ZIP capabilities, and secure them with biometric locks. Preview media and documents before opening, all while keeping your data private on your device.

Highlights
  • Segmented downloads for faster speeds
  • Pause and resume downloads reliably
  • Organize files with folders and ZIP support
  • Built-in media and document viewer
  • Lock app/files with Face ID/Touch ID
  • On-device file storage, no tracking
Features
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Fast downloads. Organized files. Locked with Face ID. NexFile is a segmented download manager plus an on-device file vault for iPhone and iPad. One-time purchase (no subscription). No accounts. No tracking. DOWNLOAD FASTER (even after interruptions) • Segmented downloads for better speed • Pause/resume anytime, with background reliability • Clipboard & link detection to start downloads quickly • Clear status on every download: speed, ETA, progress ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY • Create folders, move/copy, share • ZIP / unzip with quick actions PREVIEW BEFORE YOU OPEN • Built-in audio player and video playback • PDF + document viewer PRIVACY & SECURITY BY DEFAULT • Lock the app or individual items with Face ID / Touch ID or a passcode • Everything stays on your device Note: Please download only content you have permission to save. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nas Player Pro

Access and stream media directly from SMB servers on your local network. Enjoy fast playback of videos, music, images, and documents with integrated file management and an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Seamless SMB streaming
  • Automatic smart cover artwork
  • Recursive 'Play All' for sequential playback
  • Hybrid multi-reader for various media types
  • Ultra-fast image viewer
  • Integrated file management
  • Intuitive setup
Features
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High-Speed SMB Streaming & Viewer Turn your NAS into the ultimate media center. Nas Player Pro is an advanced utility designed for direct access and seamless streaming of videos and documents from SMB servers (Windows shared folders, NAS, Time Capsule, etc.) on your local network. 【Key Features】 • Seamless SMB Streaming: Experience zero-wait playback for large video files on your NAS (SMB) thanks to our proprietary proxy technology. • Media-Optimized Smart Covers: Automatically scans folders for artwork during music playback. The smart engine searches both the current folder and sub-folders to find and display the perfect album cover. • Recursive "Play All": Long-press any folder to instantly scan all sub-directories and enjoy uninterrupted, sequential playback of your music and video collections. • Hybrid Multi-Reader: A comprehensive solution for all your media needs—from videos and music to images (manga/comics), text files, and even PDFs. • Ultra-Fast Image Viewer: Browse images inside compressed archives (Zip/Rar) or folders at lightning speed, eliminating frustrating buffering. • Integrated File Management: Effortlessly manage and navigate local iOS files and remote NAS files within a single, unified interface. • Intuitive User Experience: No complex setup required. Simply enter your host information to gain immediate access to your entire library. • "Pro-Grade Utility": We've stripped away the unnecessary to focus on one thing: providing you with the fastest possible access to your files. Supported Formats • Video: mp4, wmv, mkv, mov, ts, avi (High bitrate TS supported) • Audio: mp3, wav • Images/Comics: jpg, jpeg, png, webp, bmp, zip, rar, cbz, cbr • Documents: pdf, txt, log, md, json, py, c, cpp, java, yaml, epub • Subtitles: srt, ass

Screenshots

Nex File4 screens
Nas Player Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nex File at Free against Nas Player Pro's $4.99. Nex File also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 2). Nas Player Pro's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). 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

Nex File is free to download; Nas Player Pro costs $4.99 up front. Nex File sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Nas Player Pro sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nas Player Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nex File has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Nex File's written reviews are positive against 50% of Nas Player Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Nex File versus Nas Player Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNex FileNas Player Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB71 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPeirovedin Software Design LLCSetsuo Sakamoto

Customer experience

Nex File

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

Nas Player Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nex File

Subscriptions1
  • NexFile+ Weekly$0.997 Days
One-time1
  • NexFile+$8.99
4 purchases

Nas Player Pro

One-time4
  • 開発者への寄付(500円)$2.99
  • 開発者への寄付(1000円)$5.99
  • 開発者への寄付(2000円)$11.99
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  • 開発者への寄付(5000円)$29.99

Questions

Is Nex File free?
Nex File is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nas Player Pro free?
Nas Player Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nex File or Nas Player Pro?
Nas Player Pro is rated higher. Nex File averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Nas Player Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Nex File or Nas Player Pro have ads?
Neither Nex File nor Nas Player Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nex File or Nas Player Pro?
Nex File ships an update every 10 days, and Nas Player Pro every 10 days. Most recently, Nex File was updated on October 30, 2026 and Nas Player Pro on November 5, 2026.

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