OpenRoaming vs NativeFTP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenRoaming
This app enables free, seamless, and secure Wi-Fi access using your Google or Apple ID. Once activated, your device automatically connects to supported Wi-Fi networks globally without further action.
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Seamless connection
- Secure Wi-Fi
- Google/Apple ID login
- Automatic network attachment
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The OpenRoaming App configures your device with Free, Seamless and Secure Wi-Fi using your Google or Apple ID. This service can be leveraged in many Wi-Fi networks around the world. After activating the service on your device through the app, there is nothing more for you to do, your device will automatically attach to Wi-Fi where supported. Support: openroaming-app@external.cisco.com
NativeFTP
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NativeFTP is a modern, secure, and blazing-fast FTP/SFTP client built purely. Designed specifically for phone and tablet, it provides a seamless and lightweight experience to manage your remote servers on the go. 【Mobile-First Features】 • System files App Integration: Download files directly to your local sandbox and access them instantly inside the system files App. Share with other apps in one tap. • Intuitive Gestures: Slide left on any remote file or folder to easily rename or delete items using familiar interactions. • Immersive Uploading: Monitor your upload progress with an elegant, built-in header progress bar that doesn't clutter your mobile screen. 【Pro Developer Tools】 • Dual Protocol Support: Seamlessly connect to FTP and SFTP (SSH) servers using modern, non-blocking I/O. • Developer Console: Access real-time raw command logs to troubleshoot and diagnose server responses instantly. • No Trackers: A clean, lightweight tool with zero analytics. Your server credentials stay safely on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: OpenRoaming at Free against NativeFTP's $6.49. OpenRoaming also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). NativeFTP's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 27 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
OpenRoaming is free to download; NativeFTP costs $6.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OpenRoaming ships an update every 27 months, NativeFTP weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenRoaming | NativeFTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.49 |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cisco | Li'er (Qingdao) Software Development Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
OpenRoaming
No in-app purchases
NativeFTP
No in-app purchases
