SFTP File Provider vs Remote Files
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.
Remote Files
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* Search you Mac using Spotlight from your phone, anywhere, anytime * Access your Mac files remotely from IOS over the cloud. * Browse selected folder on Mac from device. * Copy file from Mac to IOS device, anytime, anywhere over internet, as long as server app is online. * Need to install and run server app "Remote Files Server" available from Mac App Store. Demo video can see on following YouTube link https://youtu.be/1q176DwFMl0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Files at none against SFTP File Provider's 2. Remote Files also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). SFTP File Provider's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. SFTP File Provider sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Remote Files asks for nothing beyond the download.
SFTP File Provider ships an update every 2 months, Remote Files every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SFTP File Provider | Remote Files |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Akos Polster | GGM41 |
In-app purchases
SFTP File Provider
- Coffee$0.99
- SFTP Pro$9.99
Remote Files
No in-app purchases
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