Comparison

Control Panel Plus vs FTP Client

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

Head to head
About

Control Panel Plus

Manage your web hosting server directly from your mobile device. Access account details, manage files, emails, databases, domains, and more with a full suite of control panel tools.

Highlights
  • Multi-profile support
  • Account information viewing
  • Email management
  • FTP account management
  • File manager
  • Backup scheduling
  • Domain management
  • DNS record management
Features
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●●● NOTE ●●● This application connects directly to your own hosting server. No proxy or 3rd-party connection or service provider involved. Your login information will be transmitted to your own hosting server. It will not go through us. Some features of this application are: ● Multi Profile You can save access information of multiple sites and login with just one tap. ● View Account Information All information regarding your account and the hosting server. Including disk usage, bandwidth usage, IP address, server name, PHP version etc. ● Main tasks ○ Change Password ○ Update Contact Information ○ Contact your hosting provider ● Email ○ Manage mail boxes (create, delete, change password and quota) ○ Manage Forwarders (create and delete both email forwarders and domain forwarders) ○ Manage Default (catch-all) address on all main, sub, park and addon domains ○ Manage auto responders (create, delete and modify) ● FTP Accounts ○ Manage existing FTP accounts or create new ones. Also you can change password and quota of an FTP account. ● File Manager A full FTP client with PASV option and ability to: ○ Create new files and folders ○ Change permission of files and folders ○ Delete files and empty folders ○ Password Protect folders ○ Rename/Move files and folders ○ View files as text ○ View a file in browser ○ Edit file as text ○ View Images ● Backup Manager ○ Schedule new full backups to Home, FTP, SFTP or SCP ○ List of current full backups on server ○ Delete unwanted backups ● Domains ○ Manage Sub Domains ○ Manage Park Domains ○ Manage Addon Domains ○ Manage Domain Redirects ● DNS ○ Manage DNS record (A, MX, CNAME, TXT) ○ Add new DNS records ○ Modify current DNS records ● MySQL Databases ○ Manage Databases ○ Manage MySQL users ○ Assign users to databases or change their permissions ○ Manage remotely accessed hosts ○ phpMyAdmin ● Stats and Logs ○ AWStats ○ Webalizer ○ Latest Visitors ● Other features ○ IP Deny Manager, Allows you to block one or a range of IP addresses. ○ Manage Cron Jobs, tasks that will be run at a certain time or specific interval. ◄ FeedBack ► If you need a specific feature to be added, please write us a few lines using Feedback form in application or post comment at http://www.cpios.com cPanel® is a registered trademark of cPanel® Inc. This application has been developed by a third party developer and is not endorsed, tested, associated or affiliated with cPanel® Inc.

About

FTP Client

Access and edit server files directly from your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers with shortcuts for increased productivity.

Highlights
  • Access server files in Files app
  • Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS
  • TLS encryption
  • iCloud Keychain sync
  • Fast uploads via share sheet
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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FTP Files puts your server content in the Files app & Finder with minimum setup or hassle. Open and edit with any app at your convenience. The app supports FTP, SFTP and FTPS with implicit or explicit TLS encryption and your server configurations are synced between iPhone, iPad and Mac if you have iCloud Keychain enabled. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Powerful automation is included, allowing you to work with the Shortcuts app for listing, downloading, and uploading files. It's designed to automate your routine tasks, increasing your productivity.

Screenshots

Control Panel Plus4 screens
FTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FTP Client at 4.5 against Control Panel Plus's 3.7. FTP Client also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). Control Panel Plus's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Control Panel Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTP Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Control Panel Plus's written reviews are positive against 74% of FTP Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Control Panel Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, FTP Client every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Control Panel Plus versus FTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterControl Panel PlusFTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (9 ratings)4.5 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings935 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDayana Networks LtdAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Control Panel Plus

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

FTP Client

All ratings35 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Control Panel Plus

One-time1
  • Upgrade to NoAd$3.99
3 purchases

FTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Control Panel Plus free?
Control Panel Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Control Panel Plus or FTP Client?
FTP Client is rated higher. Control Panel Plus averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while FTP Client averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.
Do Control Panel Plus or FTP Client have ads?
Neither Control Panel Plus nor FTP Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Control Panel Plus or FTP Client?
Control Panel Plus ships an update every 6 weeks, and FTP Client every 5 days. Most recently, Control Panel Plus was updated on September 10, 2026 and FTP Client on September 23, 2026.

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