NAS File Explorer vs The House Keeper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Browse NAS files
- Manage NAS files
- Mobile access
- Free to use
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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.
The House Keeper
Manage domestic worker payroll, leave, payments, and records for South African households. This app simplifies calculations, generates payslips, and keeps monthly payment history organized, reducing stress and guesswork.
- Track work days, leave, and sick days
- Record salary, overtime, payments, and deductions
- Generate payslips and contracts
- Organize monthly payment history
- Manage domestic worker information
- Review salary calculations
- Support proper record-keeping
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The House Keeper helps South African households manage domestic worker payroll, leave, payments, and records in one simple place. Designed for families who employ domestic workers, The House Keeper makes it easier to stay organised, calculate pay, track leave, record payments, and keep clear monthly records without relying on spreadsheets, scattered notes, or manual calculations. With The House Keeper, you can manage important household employment details more clearly and confidently. Key features include: Track work days, leave, and sick days Record salary details, overtime, payments, and deductions Generate payslips and contracts for your records Keep monthly payment history organised Manage domestic worker information in one place Review salary calculations before making payment Support proper record-keeping for South African households The House Keeper is especially useful for households that want a simpler way to manage domestic worker admin, including leave tracking, salary calculations, UIF-related records, and payslips. Whether you employ a helper, nanny, cleaner, or other domestic worker, the app helps reduce guesswork and gives you a clearer system for managing monthly responsibilities. The House Keeper is built for South African families who want to pay correctly, keep proper records, and handle domestic worker admin with less stress. Download The House Keeper and manage your household employment records with more clarity and confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NAS File Explorer at 2.4 against The House Keeper's 1.0. NAS File Explorer also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). The House Keeper's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NAS File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NAS File Explorer has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NAS File Explorer ships an update every 18 months, The House Keeper every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NAS File Explorer | The House Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (13 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wooi Kiang Cheah | Cutten Advisers LLC |
In-app purchases
NAS File Explorer
No in-app purchases
The House Keeper
No in-app purchases
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