Comparison

UGFile Station vs NiLMelia

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

Head to head
About

UGFile Station

This app allows you to browse, manage, and access files stored on your UGREEN NAS from your iPhone or iPad. It offers offline access, powerful transfer capabilities, and secure connections, making it a comprehensive file manager for your NAS.

Highlights
  • Browse and manage NAS files
  • Offline file access
  • Background file transfers
  • File preview and sharing
  • Secure and private connections
  • Remote access via UGREENlink
Features
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Browse, manage and access all your files on your UGREEN NAS, right from your iPhone and iPad. UGFile Station is the complete file manager for your UGREEN NAS: navigate your folders, preview anything, and take your files everywhere — even offline. BROWSE & MANAGE YOUR NAS • Navigate your personal and shared folders on your UGREEN 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 UGFile 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 UGREENlink • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • UGREENlink: 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 UGREEN NAS. Access, organize and share your files anywhere, keep the ones you need offline, and stay in full control of your data. Works seamlessly with other UGREEN mobile apps. Made by the UGREEN community for UGREEN users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@ugfile.app! --- Some features require Pro: a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Free trial available. UGFile Station is not affiliated with UGREEN Group Limited. Terms: https://ugfile.app/resources/terms.html

About

NiLMelia

Features
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By adding rules for specific websites, you can browse page lists, view work details, read chapters, and play audio or video, all within an app-optimized UI. You can import community-distributed rules or easily create and edit your own. Key Features: Custom Library Creation: Build your own personalized library by adding custom Site Rules. Flexible Rule Editing: Fully supports CSS, XPath, JSONPath, and Regular Expressions (Regex) for advanced scraping. Rich Layout Options: Optimized interfaces for item lists, details, chapters, and tags. Built-in Media Players: Seamless in-app image viewer, audio player, and video player. Content Management: Features for favorites, history, and folder organization. Local Storage: Supports downloading and saving selected media locally. UI Customization: Light/Dark theme toggles with customizable accent colors. Cloud Sync: Sync your data across devices securely via Firebase Login. Premium Options: Premium tier features and unlockable site slots. Recommended For: Users who want to consolidate their frequently visited sites into one app. Users looking to organize and enjoy web content that is otherwise hard to browse on standard mobile browsers. Power users who love fine-tuning layout and parsing rules to fit their exact preferences. Anyone who wants to manage images, audio, and video all in one place. NiLMelia is the ultimate tool for those who want to leverage custom rules to craft their perfect, personalized browsing environment.

Screenshots

UGFile Station4 screens
NiLMelia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UGFile Station at none against NiLMelia's 8. UGFile Station also leads on ads (none vs shown). NiLMelia's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. NiLMelia sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. UGFile Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UGFile Station ships an update every 9 days, NiLMelia every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
UGFile Station versus NiLMelia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUGFile StationNiLMelia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThomas Le gravierNULL (Gunma)

In-app purchases

None

UGFile Station

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

NiLMelia

Subscriptions3
  • NiLMelia Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • NiLMelia Premium (3-Month)$3.993 Months
  • NiLMelia Premium (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Add 1 Site Slots$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Add 5 Site Slots$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Add 10 Site Slots$9.99
  • Add 30 Site Slots$19.99

Questions

Is UGFile Station free?
UGFile Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NiLMelia free?
NiLMelia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UGFile Station or NiLMelia have ads?
NiLMelia shows ads; UGFile Station does not.
Which is updated more often, UGFile Station or NiLMelia?
UGFile Station ships an update every 9 days, and NiLMelia every 2 weeks. Most recently, UGFile Station was updated on October 31, 2026 and NiLMelia on October 31, 2026.

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