Comparison

SFTP File Provider vs File Manager and Documents App

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

File Manager and Documents App

Features
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File Manager – Organize, Convert & Manage Files Keep your documents, photos, videos, audio, PDFs, and archives organized in one convenient place. File Manager gives you the tools you need to browse, manage, edit, convert, and organize your files directly from your iPhone or iPad. Everything in One Place Quickly access your files and folders with a clean, intuitive interface. Browse files, view recent items, and organize your content with ease. Powerful File Management • Create and organize folders • Browse files in list or grid view • Search for files quickly • Sort and manage your content • Access recently added files • Move, rename, and manage files PDF Tools Work with PDFs without switching between multiple apps. • Convert PDFs to other formats • Convert documents to PDF • Edit and annotate PDFs • Add notes and mark up documents • Manage PDF files in one place Zip & Unzip Work with compressed files effortlessly. • Create ZIP archives • Extract ZIP files • Browse archived content • Keep compressed files organized Connect to Cloud Storage Access files from your preferred cloud and network services. • Dropbox • Google Drive • Box • OneDrive • SharePoint • WebDAV • FTP • SFTP • Windows SMB Find Files Faster The Recent Files section gives you quick access to your latest documents, images, PDFs, videos, audio, archives, and other files. Filter your files by type to find exactly what you need. Designed for iPhone & iPad Enjoy a clean, modern interface designed for easy file management on both iPhone and iPad. Manage your files. Work with documents. Convert PDFs. Connect your storage. All from one app. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/filemanagerapp-privacypolicy/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/file-manager-termsofuse/home

Screenshots

SFTP File Provider4 screens
File Manager and Documents App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: File Manager and Documents App at weekly against SFTP File Provider's every 2 months. File Manager and Documents App also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SFTP File Provider sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and File Manager and Documents App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SFTP File Provider ships an update every 2 months, File Manager and Documents App weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SFTP File Provider versus File Manager and Documents App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFTP File ProviderFile Manager and Documents App
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkos PolsterKapil Jani

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SFTP File Provider

One-time2
  • Coffee$0.99
  • SFTP Pro$6.99
3 purchases

File Manager and Documents App

Subscriptions3
  • File Manager Weekly$4.997 Days
  • File Manager Monthly$9.991 Month
  • File Manager Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SFTP File Provider free?
SFTP File Provider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Manager and Documents App free?
File Manager and Documents App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SFTP File Provider or File Manager and Documents App have ads?
Neither SFTP File Provider nor File Manager and Documents App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFTP File Provider or File Manager and Documents App?
SFTP File Provider ships an update every 2 months, and File Manager and Documents App weekly. Most recently, SFTP File Provider was updated on November 3, 2026 and File Manager and Documents App on October 24, 2026.

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