# NAS Utils for NETGEAR ReadyNAS

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1011625988](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1011625988)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1011625988`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Michael Doyle
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.70 / 5 (18 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2018-04-10
- **First published:** 2015-07-10
- **Size:** 5.02 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-05-30
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nas-utils-for-netgear-readynas/id1011625988)

## Description

Monitor and manage your NETGEAR ReadyNAS and ReadyDATA devices. Compatible with all devices running the RAIDiator 4, RAIDiator 5, OS 6 and ReadyDATA OS firmware.
 
Features:
 
- Monitor and manage multiple ReadyNAS devices
- Shutdown, restart, wake-on-lan
- Volume capacity and usage
- Drive details including SMART+
- Device details (Hostname, firmware, memory, etc)
- Fan and CPU temperature
- Network interfaces
- Backups
- Logs
- Start, Stop and Manage Services and Add-Ons

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NETGEAR, ReadyNAS, ReadyDATA and RAIDiator are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). NAS Utils is not provided, affiliated or endorsed by NETGEAR, Inc. Information is subject to change without notice.

## Review summary

NAS Utils for NETGEAR ReadyNAS is praised for remote monitoring, ease of use, and basic NAS control, with positive notes about reliability on several models. However, multiple reviews highlight connectivity and login issues after OS updates, limited model compatibility (e.g., ReadyNAS 214), and port restrictions, which can hinder consistent use.

### Pros

- Enables remote monitoring of the ReadyNAS without on-site access, helping detect issues (e.g., a failing drive) and prevent data loss.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface and daily usability; many users say it's better than Netgear's official app.
- Compatible with multiple ReadyNAS models (e.g., legacy Duo, ReadyNAS 202) and provides basic NAS management like shutdown.
- Useful for quick NAS management tasks and regular checks in a lightweight app.

### Cons

- Reliability issues: some users report connection failures or the app not displaying data.
- Login/authentication changes after OS updates (e.g., switching to email-based login) causing timeouts.
- Compatibility gaps for certain models or OS versions (e.g., lack of support for ReadyNAS 214).
- Cannot change the connection port (only works on port 443) and other network configuration limitations.
- Some reports indicate the app may require updates to restore connectivity.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1011625988)