Comparison

NetCommander vs ABUS cMAP

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NetCommander

Manage files on FTP/SFTP servers directly from your device's default Files app. Upload, download, preview, and delete files, and integrate with other apps to load and save projects and documents.

Highlights
  • FTP/SFTP server management
  • Integration with Files app
  • Download, upload, preview files
  • Load/save projects in other apps
  • Supports SFTP, FTP, FTPS, FTPES
  • iCloud sync for connections
Features
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This app allows you to manage files on FTP/SFTP servers from the default Files app that you already have on your iPhone and iPad. That includes downloading, uploading, previewing, deleting, and other file management functions. You can also load your projects from FTP/SFTP and save them there in apps that allow for accessing files. This function includes: * adding and storing attachments in Mail * exporting photos from Photos, and Camera * loading and saving documents in Numbers, Pages, and Keynote * loading and saving songs in GarageBand * saving web pages as PDF or Web Archive in Safari * importing and exporting projects in iMovie * saving recordings in Voice Memos * and more! The NetCommander consists of two parts: * the NetCommander app - allows you to manage FTP/SFTP connections - create, edit, delete and organize them in folders * the NetCommander File Provider for the operating system - integrates with the operating system of your device - iOS or iPadOS - adding the ability to access FTP/SFTP servers to it The following file servers are supported: * SFTP * FTP * FTPS - implicit FTP over SSL/TLS * FTPES - explicit FTP over SSL/TLS Today, most Linux systems support SFTP or FTPES (also called 'explicit FTPS'). Publicly available file archives that do not need additional security use FTP. SFTP connections can use a password or key authentication. If you have multiple mobile devices, your connections will be synchronized between them using iCloud - it may be turned off in the app settings. More information you can find on the app website.

About

ABUS cMAP

Enhance security and efficiency with digital control of physical locks. Track location, set geofences, and receive acoustic alarms for unauthorized access. Manage users, define access rules, and monitor lock performance like battery and connectivity.

Highlights
  • Real-time location tracking
  • Geofencing for access control
  • Acoustic alarms for unauthorized access
  • Keyless operation via app button
  • Detailed lock performance documentation
  • Customizable access rules and time windows
  • Push notifications for events
Features
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safer, more efficient workflows through the combination of lock, documentation, tracking and digital control. Functions and benefits: - Tracking: e.g. display of position, tracking of route and distance to own location - Geofencing: geographic limitation of lock usage - Acoustic alarm: in case of unauthorized access - Keyless function: opening by pressing the button on the lock without having to open the app - Documentation: keep track of all important factors for lock performance (battery level, connectivity, location, transport or monitoring mode, etc.) - Define access rules and time windows - Push notifications for events: e.g. alarm or low battery level - Secure communication: data exchange via Bluetooth Low Energy and ABUS patented Bluetooth standard (ABUS SmartX technology) The app allows registration, management and control of physical locks and their users, as well as setting of monitoring modes.

Screenshots

NetCommander3 screens
ABUS cMAP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NetCommander at 100% against ABUS cMAP's 33%. ABUS cMAP's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On update cadence, 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

ABUS cMAP is free to download; NetCommander costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NetCommander ships an update every 2 months, ABUS cMAP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NetCommander versus ABUS cMAP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetCommanderABUS cMAP
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcin LabenskiABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG

Customer experience

NetCommander

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ABUS cMAP

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

NetCommander

No in-app purchases

None

ABUS cMAP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NetCommander free?
NetCommander costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABUS cMAP free?
ABUS cMAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NetCommander or ABUS cMAP have ads?
Neither NetCommander nor ABUS cMAP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NetCommander or ABUS cMAP?
NetCommander ships an update every 2 months, and ABUS cMAP every 6 weeks. Most recently, NetCommander was updated on September 22, 2026 and ABUS cMAP on October 3, 2026.

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