NetCommander vs ABUS cMAP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | NetCommander | ABUS cMAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcin Labenski | ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG |
Customer experience
NetCommander
ABUS cMAP
In-app purchases
NetCommander
No in-app purchases
ABUS cMAP
No in-app purchases









