# SYNO Assistant vs FileXip

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.

SYNO Assistant is free to download; FileXip costs $5.99 up front. SYNO Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FileXip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

SYNO Assistant ships an update every 9 days, FileXip every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SYNO Assistant | FileXip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syno-assistant/id6761318963/reviews)** | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filexip/id6780591952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 171 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雨珂 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888343235) | [强 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896609908) |

## What reviewers say

### SYNO Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syno-assistant/id6761318963)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SYNO Assistant Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SYNO Assistant Pro Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| SYNO Assistant Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### FileXip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filexip/id6780591952)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 19, 2026 and FileXip on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*