SFTP File Provider vs Passwords for Nextcloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SFTP File Provider
Access and manage files on remote SFTP servers directly from your mobile device. Integrates seamlessly with the iOS Files app, making cloud and home network files accessible to all compatible applications. An optional in-app purchase unlocks unlimited server connections and premium features.
- Access SFTP servers
- Integrates with Files app
- Supports SSH/Secure File Transfer Protocol
- Add remote servers
- Unlock premium features with in-app purchase
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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". Power users can add unlimited number of servers with the in-app purchase "SFTP Pro". This is a one-time purchase unlocking all premium features in the app.
Passwords for Nextcloud
Manage your passwords securely with this client for the Nextcloud Passwords app. View, create, edit, and delete entries with end-to-end encryption and encrypted offline storage. Seamlessly log in to other apps using the integrated Password AutoFill provider.
- View, create, edit, and delete password entries
- End-to-end and client-side encryption
- Encrypted offline storage
- Filtering and sorting options
- Integrated Password AutoFill provider
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A client for the Nextcloud Passwords app. This app allows you to view, create, edit and delete entries on your Nextcloud server. It offers a variety of filtering and sorting options. End-to-end/client-side encryption and encrypted offline storage make sure your data is secure. A Password AutoFill provider is integrated into the app for seamless login experiences. You can enable this feature in iOS's Settings app. This app requires a Nextcloud server with the Passwords app installed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Passwords for Nextcloud at 4.1 against SFTP File Provider's 2.9. Passwords for Nextcloud also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. SFTP File Provider sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Passwords for Nextcloud sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Passwords for Nextcloud holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SFTP File Provider's written reviews are positive against 78% of Passwords for Nextcloud's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SFTP File Provider | Passwords for Nextcloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) | 4.1 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 78.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akos Polster | Johannes Schliephake |
Customer experience
SFTP File Provider
Passwords for Nextcloud
In-app purchases
SFTP File Provider
- Coffee$0.99
- SFTP Pro$9.99
Passwords for Nextcloud
- Awesome Tip$1.99
- Fantastic Tip$4.99
- Incredible Tip$8.99
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