SCP Client vs FTP Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCP Client
Manage server-side files with a simple SSH browser. Perform essential file operations like copying, moving, renaming, deleting, viewing, and editing directly from your device.
- File copying
- File moving
- File renaming
- File deletion
- File viewing
- File editing
- Server-side management
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Simple SSH Client to manage files server side Available commands: - copy - move - rename - delete - view - stats - edit
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 SCP Client's 3.0. FTP Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 58%). SCP Client's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 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. SCP Client 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of SCP Client's written reviews are positive against 74% of FTP Client's.
SCP Client ships an update every 6 months, FTP Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCP Client | FTP Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — 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 | 9.3 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Picktek LLC | Anders Borum ApS |
Customer experience
SCP Client
FTP Client
In-app purchases
SCP Client
- Premium$0.99
FTP Client
- FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
- Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
