AiData vs DSPhoto Backup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AiData
Access and manage your NAS files from your smartphone or tablet. Browse, share, download for offline use, and upload files to your NAS in real-time. Monitor transfers and preview media directly.
- Real-time file browsing
- Support for various file types
- Download for offline access
- Upload files to NAS
- Instant file sharing
- File transfer status monitoring
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AiData is ASUSTOR’s file management app for smartphones and tablets. AiData makes it easy to browse and share files stored on your NAS. Key Features: - Browse files in real-time - Supports a variety of file types, including, but not limited to documents, photos, videos and audio files - Able to download items for offline use - Able to upload files from a smartphone or tablet directly to an ASUSTOR NAS - Instant file sharing to other devices and services - Monitor file transfer status - Able to browse EZ Sync files in the NAS - Continuous preview images in a folder - Can play videos in a folder or open videos with other players Learn more: https://www.asustor.com/
DSPhoto Backup
Securely back up your photos and videos to your Synology NAS with end-to-end encryption. Manage your NAS files, free up local storage by identifying large or duplicate media, and enjoy automatic background syncing. This app offers a private and efficient solution for your digital memories.
- Automatic photo and video backup
- End-to-end encryption
- Local storage cleaner
- Browse and manage NAS files
- Smart background sync
- Duplicate detection
- EXIF and GPS data preservation
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Automatically back up all your photos and videos to your Synology NAS. DSPhoto Backup is the complete solution to secure your memories on your DiskStation while managing and freeing up local storage. SECURE & PRIVATE BACKUP • End-to-end encryption for your credentials • Your data never leaves your device • No tracking, no ads, complete privacy guaranteed • Works on local network & remotely via QuickConnect • SSL/TLS encryption & 2FA authentication support AUTOMATIC PHOTO & VIDEO BACKUP • Smart background backup without user action • Compatible with DSM 6.0 & DSM 7.0+ • All formats supported: HEIC, RAW, JPEG, MP4, MOV • Preserves EXIF metadata & GPS location data • Keeps original file names and capture dates • Intelligent duplicate detection • Advanced filtering by date, size, and album • Detailed backup history with task tracking BROWSE & MANAGE NAS FILES • Navigate through your Synology DiskStation files • Preview photos, videos, and documents directly • Download files from your NAS to iPhone • Upload any files from your device • Multi-selection and batch operations • Search and organize your NAS content ON-DEVICE CLEANER • Identify large photos and videos consuming space • Detect and remove similar and duplicate photos • Find screenshots and optimize library • Clean contacts, events, and reminders • Battery optimization tips and guides • Free up iPhone storage after backup • "Already backed up" section to free up space safely EASY TO USE • Quick setup in minutes — no technical knowledge required • Monitor backups with iOS widgets & Live Activities • Dark mode support for comfortable viewing • Background notifications for status updates • Intuitive interface for all features FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY • QuickConnect: connect from anywhere • Direct IP/Host connection • Custom DDNS support • Automatic reconnection after network issues Perfect alternative to Google Photos or iCloud if you own a Synology NAS or DiskStation. Keep full control of your photo library and manage your device storage efficiently. Works seamlessly with DS File, DS Photo, and other Synology mobile apps. Made by the Synology community for Synology users. Need help? Any suggestion or feature request for the app? Email me at contact@dsphotobackup.app! --- Some features require DSPhoto Backup Pro: monthly or yearly subscription, or lifetime purchase. Free trial available. Family Sharing included. DSPhoto Backup is not affiliated with Synology Inc. Terms: https://dsphotobackup.app/resources/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DSPhoto Backup at 4.7 against AiData's 2.0. DSPhoto Backup also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). AiData's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. DSPhoto Backup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AiData asks for nothing beyond the download.
DSPhoto Backup holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DSPhoto Backup has 385 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of AiData's written reviews are positive against 58% of DSPhoto Backup's.
AiData ships an update every 3 months, DSPhoto Backup every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AiData | DSPhoto Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (26 ratings) | 4.7 (385 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 57.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 385 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASUSTOR Inc. | Thomas Le gravier |
Customer experience
AiData
DSPhoto Backup
In-app purchases
AiData
No in-app purchases
DSPhoto Backup
- Pro version - Month$2.991 Month
- Pro version - Month$3.991 Month
- Pro version - Year7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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- Pro version - Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Pro version - Lifetime$34.99









