# NAS File Explorer vs NAS Pro

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NAS File Explorer | NAS Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-file-explorer/id922406128/reviews) | **[4.3 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **172** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wooi Kiang Cheah](https://appshunter.io/developer/826354682) | [EZV, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274203159) |

## What reviewers say

### NAS File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-file-explorer/id922406128)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NAS Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nas-pro/id1435876433)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Level - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter Level - Yearly | $18.49 | per year |
| System module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Network module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Storage module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Logs module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tasks module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Docker Containers module | $1.99 | one-time |
| Download Station module | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time - All Modules | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good app for Synology
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Wonderful backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription service required to use it
- 🐛 Giving up
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🐛 Probably the worse app ever
- 💰 Absurdly overpriced, a total non-starter

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


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