M Editor vs FTP Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M Editor
A mobile code editor that allows you to perform PC-like tasks on your smartphone or tablet. It supports FTP connections, file editing, directory creation, and source code retrieval. Ideal for developers on the go.
- Code editing on mobile
- FTP connection support
- File and directory management
- Website source code retrieval
- JSON data analysis
- File output via email
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This is a code editor for smartphones and tablets. This code editor supports FTP connection. You can do the work you have been doing on the PC with the terminal you are using now. During the move? Travel destinations? Have you ever needed a PC even in such a case? Edit files, create directories, preview files, get website source code, code scraping (by jQuery), JSON data analysis, file output (in mail etc.) What file extension can I create? Newly created text file html, css, js, json, txt, xml, cgi, php, pl, py, rb However, files downloaded by FTP can be edited with the same extension. In addition, the image file corresponds to jpg, png, gif.
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.
- Access server files in Files app
- Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS
- TLS encryption
- iCloud Keychain sync
- Fast uploads via share sheet
- Shortcuts app integration
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FTP Client at 4.5 against M Editor's 3.2. FTP Client also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 60%). M Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 18.2). 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. M Editor 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.
FTP Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTP Client has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of M Editor's written reviews are positive against 74% of FTP Client's.
M Editor ships an update every 6 months, FTP Client every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M Editor | FTP Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 9.0.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazutaka Sakamoto | Anders Borum ApS |
Customer experience
M Editor
FTP Client
In-app purchases
M Editor
- FTP Upload$3.99
FTP Client
- FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
- Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99









