Comparison

NAS File Explorer vs NAS Pro

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

Head to head
About

NAS File Explorer

Browse and manage files stored on your NAS directly from your mobile device. This free application provides a convenient way to access your network-attached storage.

Highlights
  • Browse NAS files
  • Manage NAS files
  • Mobile access
  • Free to use
Features
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The free NAS File Explorer app is the perfect solution for browsing and managing files stored on your NAS when using your mobile device.

About

NAS Pro

Manage and monitor your Synology, QNAP, or TrueNAS server remotely. Control system health, storage, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads from your mobile device. Features Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Remote NAS management
  • System health monitoring
  • Storage pool and volume management
  • Container and VM monitoring
  • Backup and download task management
  • Real-time network activity
  • Wake on LAN support
Features
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NAS Pro is a powerful NAS management and monitoring app that lets you control your Synology (DSM), QNAP, or TrueNAS server from anywhere. Monitor system health, storage, network activity, containers, virtual machines, backups, and downloads — all in one professional-grade mobile app. Whether you manage a home NAS, private cloud, or business server, NAS Pro gives you remote access, real-time monitoring, and administrative control directly from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. With support for Wake on LAN, Widgets, and Siri Shortcuts, you stay in control of your NAS anytime, anywhere. Key Features**: System Monitoring & Control: * View system health at a glance * Restart or shut down your NAS remotely * Real-time CPU and RAM usage monitoring * Start or stop installed packages * Update Server * UPS status: mode, battery level, and estimated runtime Network Management: * Real-time network traffic overview * Connect or disconnect VPN interfaces * Manage connected users (with option to terminate sessions) * Detailed interface information Storage Management: * View all storage pools, volumes, and disks * Run S.M.A.R.T. tests on disks * Detailed external storage information (partitions and capacity) * Eject external storage safely Containers (Docker): * See all containers with image names, uptime and utilization * Real-time CPU and RAM usage per container * Filter by status (running, stopped) * Perform actions: start, stop, restart, force stop, clear * Remove unused Images Virtual Machines: * List and monitor all virtual machines * View utilization, network, and storage details * Start, stop, or force stop virtual machines * Filter by state (running, stopped) Backups: * View all backup tasks with status and details * Browse backup versions * Start or stop individual backup tasks Downloads: * Manage all download tasks in one place * Create and edit download jobs * Filter by task state (running, finished, paused) * Pause, resume, or delete downloads Logs: * Browse the latest logs with color-coded severity * Filter by log level (warnings, errors, etc.) * Clear all logs in one tap * Copy log messages to clipboard Tasks: * View all tasks and events * Filter by status (enabled, disabled) * Check “Run results” for selected tasks * Perform actions: enable, disable, run, delete Users & Groups: * Manage users and groups * Create, enable, disable, or delete accounts * Adjust group memberships ** Functionality and available modules may vary based on your NAS. Supported systems: * Synology DSM 6.0 and above * Qnap QTS 5.0 and above * TrueNAS 24 and 25. -- Terms of Use: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ezv-software.com/nas-pro/privacy/

Screenshots

NAS File Explorer3 screens
NAS Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NAS Pro at 58% against NAS File Explorer's 13%. NAS Pro also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months). NAS File Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NAS Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. NAS File Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NAS Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAS Pro has 172 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of NAS File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 58% of NAS Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAS File Explorer ships an update every 18 months, NAS Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NAS File Explorer versus NAS Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAS File ExplorerNAS Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (13 ratings)4.3 (172 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews58.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13172 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWooi Kiang CheahEZV, spol. s r.o.

Customer experience

NAS File Explorer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative81.3%

NAS Pro

All ratings172 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral10.6%
Negative31.4%

Bugs and requests

NAS File Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NAS Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • CPU usage meter not working in DSM7.1
  • Some docker containers are not showing up on the list
  • 2 factor authentication doesn't work properly
  • Unable to remove demo server
  • Home Screen Widget issue
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  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add OpenMediaVault NAS support
  • Add Cloudflare's headers support
  • Add Active Backup for Business module
  • Show volume description in storage section
  • Add basic VM support
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  • Improve Download Station functionality

In-app purchases

None

NAS File Explorer

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

NAS Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Supporter Level - Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Supporter Level - Yearly3 Days trial$18.491 Year
One-time8
  • System module$1.99
  • Network module$1.99
  • Storage module$1.99
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  • Logs module$1.99
  • Tasks module$1.99
  • Docker Containers module$1.99
  • Download Station module$1.99
  • One Time - All Modules$49.99

Questions

Is NAS File Explorer free?
NAS File Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAS Pro free?
NAS Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NAS File Explorer or NAS Pro?
NAS Pro is rated higher. NAS File Explorer averages 2.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while NAS Pro averages 4.3 from 172 ratings.
Do NAS File Explorer or NAS Pro have ads?
Neither NAS File Explorer nor NAS Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAS File Explorer or NAS Pro?
NAS File Explorer ships an update every 18 months, and NAS Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, NAS File Explorer was updated on June 11, 2026 and NAS Pro on September 25, 2026.

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