#12in Document ManagementSynology Drive
What is Synology Drive?
Synology Drive is a free iOS app for Productivity that connects to files held in a Synology Drive server. It opens common file types such as documents, images, videos, and music, and includes an in-app viewer for Synology Office documents, spreadsheets, and slides. Users can sync, search, share, move, and label files from the app.
Pricing. Synology Drive is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Reading documents, photos, or videos stored on a Synology NAS while away from a.
- Viewing Synology Office spreadsheets and slides on a phone
- Searching, sharing, or labeling files stored on a Synology Drive server
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Why this app is in C tier
Synology Drive scores 66 out of 100: rating 90, rating count 76, App Store search rank 0, update recency 99. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
**To use this app and enjoy its features, you must own Synology NAS and install the latest Synology Drive Server.** Synology Drive iOS mobile app allows you to easily access and manage files in your Synology Drive on the go. In addition to common file types, such as documents, images, videos, and music, the app's user-friendly in-app viewer can open Synology Office documents, spreadsheets, and slides. Convenient management features, such as syncing, searching, sharing, moving, and applying labels to files, are all available in the app, allowing users to complete tasks efficiently anytime, anywhere.
Compare in Document Management
| Measure | Synology Drive |  File Manager & Browser |  Browser and Documents Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | C | C | C |
| Score | 66 / 100 | 67 / 100 | 64 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ | 4.5 ★ |
| Ratings | 4.3K | 54.9K | 4.9K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 2.3 ★ · 15 reviews | — |
| Last update | 70d ago | 2008d ago | 2883d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | $1.99 |
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Questions about Synology Drive
Do I need a Synology NAS to use this app?
Yes. You must own a Synology NAS and install the latest Synology Drive Server to use the app and its features.
What file types can I open?
Common file types such as documents, images, videos, and music are supported, and the in-app viewer can open Synology Office documents, spreadsheets, and slides.
Are there any in-app purchases or subscriptions?
Not stated on the App Store. The listing shows the app as free to download with no in-app purchases listed.
Is Synology Drive free?
Synology Drive is free to download.
What is Synology Drive good for?
Synology Drive is built for reading documents, photos, or videos stored on a synology NAS while away from a., viewing synology office spreadsheets and slides on a phone, searching, sharing, or labeling files stored on a synology drive server. It sits in the document management list on AppTierList.
Is Synology Drive worth it?
Synology Drive is C tier, ranked #12 of 28 document management apps with a score of 66 out of 100, from a 4.5 App Store rating across 4,350 ratings. 11 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Synology Drive compare to File Manager & Browser?
Synology Drive is C tier at 66; File Manager & Browser is C tier at 67. File Manager & Browser ranks higher. Synology Drive is free to download, File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Synology Drive updated?
Synology Drive was last updated on 2026-08-11, 70 days ago.
All the facts
- List
- Document Management
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 66 / 100
- Rank in list
- #12 of 28
- Ranking certainty
- early: few ratings or search ranks so far
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 4,350
- Current version
- (70 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Reading documents, photos, or videos stored on a Synology NAS while away from a., Viewing Synology Office spreadsheets and slides on a phone, Searching, sharing, or labeling files stored on a Synology Drive server
- Requires
- iOS 18.0 or later
- Size
- 279 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 21
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
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