Comparison

SYNO Assistant vs FileXip

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

Head to head
About

SYNO Assistant

Manage your Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) remotely. Browse files, manage photos, control downloads, and monitor system status from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • File management
  • Photo browsing and sharing
  • Download task management
  • Package Center control
  • Docker container management
  • System monitoring
  • Secure remote access
Features
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[SYNO Assistant] is a mobile management tool built for Synology NAS users, letting you control your network storage anytime, anywhere. Core Features: 1. File Management - Browse all files and folders on your NAS - Upload, download, move, copy, rename, and delete files - Search files to quickly find what you need - Create share links to share files with others 2. Photo Management - Browse photos grouped by date - Switch between personal and team spaces - Quickly preview and share photos 3. Download Management - Create download tasks (BT/HTTP/FTP supported) - View real-time download progress and speed - Pause, resume, and delete download tasks 4. Package Center - Browse and install Synology packages - Manage installed packages (start/stop) 5. Docker - View and manage Docker containers - View container details and logs 6. System Management - View device info and running status - Monitor CPU and memory usage in real time - Check storage space and disk health - Remote restart / shutdown 7. Secure Login - QuickConnect remote access support - Two-factor authentication 8. Third-party services - Supports Jellyfin / Emby / Navidrome - Supports immich Privacy Policy: https://syno.thatisawesome.cn/privacy Terms of Service: https://syno.thatisawesome.cn/termofuse

About

FileXip

This app offers comprehensive file management for iPhone and iPad. It allows local browsing, editing, and previewing of various file types, along with robust compression and network transfer capabilities. Enjoy a clean interface and powerful tools for organizing your digital life.

Highlights
  • Local file browsing and organization
  • Advanced compression and decompression
  • Built-in editor with syntax highlighting
  • Network file transfer (Wi-Fi, FTP, WebDAV, SMB)
  • File preview for images, videos, audio, text, and documents
  • PDF annotation tools
Features
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FileXip is a clean, powerful file manager for iPhone and iPad. Browse, organize, preview, and edit your files locally — with professional archive tools and built-in network transfer. FILE MANAGEMENT • List and grid views with sort by name, date, size, or type • Search files instantly; advanced search with wildcards and content matching • Create folders and text files, rename, delete, share, and import from the Files app • Multi-select to copy, move, compress, or delete in batch • Home dashboard with storage overview, file categories, and recent files ARCHIVES — PROFESSIONAL GRADE • Open ZIP, JAR, TAR, TAR.GZ, GZ, 7z, and RAR archives • Tree-view browser: preview contents before extracting • Extract individual files, folders, or multiple selections at once • Password-protected archives (ZipCrypto & AES-256) • Create encrypted ZIP files with adjustable compression levels • Fix garbled filenames with encoding options (UTF-8, GBK, Big5, Shift-JIS, and more) • Safe extraction with zip-slip protection and background progress PREVIEW & EDIT • Images: pinch-to-zoom and pan • Video & audio: built-in player • Text & code: syntax-highlighted editor with 190+ languages, themes, font size, encoding, find & replace • PDF: draw, highlight, add text, erase — annotations save directly to the file • Office & iWork documents: QuickLook preview NETWORK TRANSFER • Wi‑Fi Transfer: share files via browser on the same network (QR code included) • FTP & WebDAV: connect to servers and NAS, browse, upload, download, and manage remotely • SMB: import files from network shares via the system Files app • Live transfer progress, speed, and history DESIGNED FOR EVERYDAY USE • Minimal, distraction-free interface • Large file operations run in the background — no frozen UI • English and Simplified Chinese supported • Local-first: your files stay on your device unless you choose to transfer them FileXip Pro (optional) Unlock unlimited remote connections, batch encrypted compression, advanced encoding options, and early access to upcoming features. Questions or feedback: vrlinkapp@163.com

Screenshots

SYNO Assistant4 screens
FileXip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SYNO Assistant at Free against FileXip's $5.99. SYNO Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). FileXip's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

SYNO Assistant is free to download; FileXip costs $5.99 up front. SYNO Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FileXip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SYNO Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileXip has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SYNO Assistant ships an update every 9 days, FileXip every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SYNO Assistant versus FileXip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSYNO AssistantFileXip
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews—76.0% of reviews
Number of ratings216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB274 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雨珂 周强 王

Customer experience

SYNO Assistant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FileXip

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative14.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SYNO Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • SYNO Assistant Pro Lifetime$34.99
1 purchases

FileXip

One-time1
  • PROFree

Questions

Is SYNO Assistant free?
SYNO Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileXip free?
FileXip costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SYNO Assistant or FileXip?
SYNO Assistant is rated higher. SYNO Assistant averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FileXip averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do SYNO Assistant or FileXip have ads?
Neither SYNO Assistant nor FileXip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SYNO Assistant or FileXip?
SYNO Assistant ships an update every 9 days, and FileXip every 2 days. Most recently, SYNO Assistant was updated on October 31, 2026 and FileXip on October 31, 2026.

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