Comparison

SFTP File Provider vs NetCommander

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

Head to head
About

SFTP File Provider

Access and manage files on remote SFTP servers directly from your device. Seamlessly integrate with the iOS Files app to browse cloud or home network storage. Offers password or key pair login options for secure access.

Highlights
  • Access SFTP servers
  • Integrates with Files app
  • Password login
  • Key pair login (Pro)
  • Unlimited servers (Pro)
Features
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Use SFTP to access files and folders in the cloud or on the home network, served by the SSH/Secure File Transfer Protocol. SFTP provides the connection, making the remote files available for the rest of the phone: for all apps that are using the standard iOS file selector, including the Files app itself. After installing SFTP, open the app, and add your remote servers. Then, from the Files app, go to Browse/Locations and enable the new location provider called "SFTP". The free version connects to one server and logs in with a password. SFTP Pro adds an unlimited number of servers and the key pair login. SFTP Pro is a one-time purchase, not a subscription.

About

NetCommander

Manage files on FTP/SFTP servers directly from your device's default Files app. Upload, download, preview, and delete files, and integrate with other apps to load and save projects and documents.

Highlights
  • FTP/SFTP server management
  • Integration with Files app
  • Download, upload, preview files
  • Load/save projects in other apps
  • Supports SFTP, FTP, FTPS, FTPES
  • iCloud sync for connections
Features
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This app allows you to manage files on FTP/SFTP servers from the default Files app that you already have on your iPhone and iPad. That includes downloading, uploading, previewing, deleting, and other file management functions. You can also load your projects from FTP/SFTP and save them there in apps that allow for accessing files. This function includes: * adding and storing attachments in Mail * exporting photos from Photos, and Camera * loading and saving documents in Numbers, Pages, and Keynote * loading and saving songs in GarageBand * saving web pages as PDF or Web Archive in Safari * importing and exporting projects in iMovie * saving recordings in Voice Memos * and more! The NetCommander consists of two parts: * the NetCommander app - allows you to manage FTP/SFTP connections - create, edit, delete and organize them in folders * the NetCommander File Provider for the operating system - integrates with the operating system of your device - iOS or iPadOS - adding the ability to access FTP/SFTP servers to it The following file servers are supported: * SFTP * FTP * FTPS - implicit FTP over SSL/TLS * FTPES - explicit FTP over SSL/TLS Today, most Linux systems support SFTP or FTPES (also called 'explicit FTPS'). Publicly available file archives that do not need additional security use FTP. SFTP connections can use a password or key authentication. If you have multiple mobile devices, your connections will be synchronized between them using iCloud - it may be turned off in the app settings. More information you can find on the app website.

Screenshots

SFTP File Provider4 screens
NetCommander3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetCommander at 100% against SFTP File Provider's 50%. NetCommander also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 18.0). SFTP File Provider's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, ads 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

SFTP File Provider is free to download; NetCommander costs $1.99 up front. SFTP File Provider sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NetCommander asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SFTP File Provider versus NetCommander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFTP File ProviderNetCommander
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkos PolsterMarcin Labenski

Customer experience

SFTP File Provider

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

NetCommander

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SFTP File Provider

One-time2
  • Coffee$0.99
  • SFTP Pro$6.99
None

NetCommander

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SFTP File Provider free?
SFTP File Provider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NetCommander free?
NetCommander costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SFTP File Provider or NetCommander have ads?
Neither SFTP File Provider nor NetCommander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFTP File Provider or NetCommander?
SFTP File Provider ships an update every 2 months, and NetCommander every 2 months. Most recently, SFTP File Provider was updated on November 6, 2026 and NetCommander on November 3, 2026.

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