Comparison

NAS Explorer vs NASLink

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

Head to head
About

NAS Explorer

Features
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The free NAS Explorer app is the perfect solution for browsing and managing files stored on your FUJITSU Storage CELVIN NAS when using your mobile device.

About

NASLink

Features
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NASLink is a secure SMB file manager that connects your phone to your NAS, Windows PC, or Mac from anywhere — over your own Tailscale network, with no port forwarding and no cloud upload. • BROWSE & PLAY INSTANTLY Navigate your SMB2/3 shares and preview photos, videos, music, and documents right on your phone. No need to sit down at a PC just to find one file. • FULL FILE MANAGEMENT Copy, move, rename, delete, and download files and folders. Multi-select and recursive folder transfers let you organize entire libraries in a few taps. • TRANSFER BOTH WAYS Move photos, videos, audio, and documents between your phone's local storage and your SMB shares — back up your camera roll to the NAS, or take files with you. • SHARE FOLDERS SAFELY Send expiring folder invitation links. Links never contain your SMB username or password, and recipients need permission on both your Tailnet and the SMB server. • PRIVATE BY DESIGN SMB credentials are stored in your device's secure storage. NASLink never sends your server details or file contents to its own servers — traffic flows only between your Tailscale network and the SMB server you choose. GREAT FOR - Viewing photos and videos stored on your home NAS while away - Reaching office shared folders from your phone - Organizing and transferring files between phone and NAS - Remote access without exposing SMB ports to the internet WORKS WITH Any SMB2/3 server — including NAS devices, Windows PCs, macOS shared folders, and Linux/Samba servers. NASLINK PRO The free version supports one SMB server. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited servers, no ads, and biometric app lock. REQUIREMENTS - A configured Tailscale network - A NAS, Windows PC, or Mac with SMB2/3 enabled - An SMB account with access permissions Your files, the shortest route. NASLink brings your NAS closer, wherever you are.

Screenshots

NAS Explorer3 screens
NASLink3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NAS Explorer at none against NASLink's 1. NAS Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). NASLink's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NASLink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NAS Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAS Explorer ships an update every 5 months, NASLink monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
NAS Explorer versus NASLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAS ExplorerNASLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWooi Kiang CheahOkamura Kohta

In-app purchases

None

NAS Explorer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NASLink

One-time1
  • NASLink Pro 永久ライセンス$4.99

Questions

Is NAS Explorer free?
NAS Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NASLink free?
NASLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NAS Explorer or NASLink have ads?
Neither NAS Explorer nor NASLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAS Explorer or NASLink?
NAS Explorer ships an update every 5 months, and NASLink monthly. Most recently, NAS Explorer was updated on November 1, 2026 and NASLink on October 31, 2026.

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