FTP vs GoFTP Server
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTP
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Turn your phone into an FTP server in seconds. Just set a port, username, and password — and you’re ready to start uploading and downloading in seconds. Features: - FTP server / client connectivity - fast file upload and download - displays open communication ports - broadcast preview files easily accessible via the Files app in the FTP-Server directory
GoFTP Server
Easily share files between your mobile device and computers using the standard FTP protocol. Transfer photos, videos, and documents wirelessly over Wi-Fi without needing cloud services or cables. Access your device like a wireless drive from any computer on your network.
- Wireless file transfer over Wi-Fi
- FTP standard support
- Two-way file transfers
- No cloud services needed
- Access as a wireless drive
- Private network sharing
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GoFTP Server lets you seamlessly share files between your mobile device and your other devices. FTP is a standard network protocol supported by various applications available on almost any device with a network connection. With GoFTP Server, you can easily transfer photos, videos, documents, and any other files between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Windows, Linux, or any device with an FTP client. Enjoy fast file transfers over Wi-Fi, no cables required. • Effortlessly move photos and videos from your iPhone to any Windows, Linux, or Mac computer - no cloud services needed. • Connect to the app on your iPhone using the built-in FTP clients available on most operating systems - usually no additional software is required on your computer. • Enjoy smooth two-way file transfers: send files from your iPhone to your computer or bring files back onto your device. • Export photos and videos with your Photos albums preserved - albums become folders, keeping your media organized. • Take advantage of the universal FTP standard to share files even with older computers and legacy devices. • Transfer everything over Wi-Fi and enjoy complete freedom - no cables, no adapters, no hassle. • Turn your iPhone into a mini wireless drive accessible from any device on your network. • Share files privately within your own Wi-Fi network - with no third-party servers and no internet connection required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GoFTP Server at Free against FTP's $3.99. GoFTP Server also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 20 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
GoFTP Server is free to download; FTP costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FTP ships an update every 20 months, GoFTP Server every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTP | GoFTP Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 68 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | andrzej kar | Leszek Szary |
In-app purchases
FTP
No in-app purchases
GoFTP Server
No in-app purchases









