Comparison

Presto Connect vs Xany

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

Head to head

Presto Connect

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 3.45 ratingsView app →

SSH, SFTP & VNC

About

Presto Connect

This tool helps you find and manage services running on your local network. It requires a companion server application to operate. Discover and connect to network resources efficiently.

Highlights

Discover network services
Requires Presto Server
Connect to network resources
Network management

Features

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Presto is a tool for discovering services on your network. It requires the use of Presto Server to function correctly.

About

Xany

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- SSH: Securely connect to your servers and execute commands with ease. - SFTP: Transfer files between your devices and servers securely and effortlessly. - VNC: Take control of your desktop remotely, whether it's for work or personal use. - Intuitive Interface: Our user-friendly interface makes navigating and managing your connections a breeze.

Screenshots

Presto Connect1 screens

Xany4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Presto Connect at Free against Xany's $9.99. Presto Connect also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Presto Connect is free to download; Xany costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Presto Connect ships an update fortnightly, Xany every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

Presto Connect versus Xany: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Presto Connect	Xany
Price	Free — better	$9.99
Rating	3.4 (5 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	5 — better	—
Update frequency	Fortnightly — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	14.0
Further details — not scored
Size	28 MB	39 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Collobos Software Inc.	Lampman Yao

In-app purchases

None

Presto Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Xany

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Presto Connect free?

Presto Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Xany free?

Xany costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do Presto Connect or Xany have ads?

Neither Presto Connect nor Xany shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Presto Connect or Xany?

Presto Connect ships an update fortnightly, and Xany every 2 months. Most recently, Presto Connect was updated on October 18, 2026 and Xany on October 11, 2026.