Comparison

X vs FTP Client

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

Head to head
About

X

Manage your hydraulic components and machines with a digital twin. Organize machines into folders, perform inspections, and access data offline. Seamlessly syncs with a web application for office and field collaboration.

Highlights
  • Digital twin for hydraulic components
  • Machine organization in folders
  • Component breakdown
  • Regulatory inspection module
  • Offline data access and synchronization
  • App and web application integration
Features
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The X-CODE Manager helps you keep track of all your machines. At the centre is our X-CODE, a digital twin of your hydraulic components. **X-CODE in focus** Our X-CODE is the key element for all actions in the X-CODE Manager. Your X-CODEs and all functions are quickly and easily accessible.   **Your machines in focus** You can organise your machines in self-defined folder structures and divide each machine into components.    **Master of your machines** Keep full control of your machines. Organise your machines in folders and limit access to these folder by setting authorisations.   **Better safe than sorry** With our service module, you can carry out your inspections in accordance with DGUV and BetrSichV regulations.   **Easy navigation & search** Via the main menu you can access all areas of the app. The action button is always in reach and lets you access all actions. Our search options help you find what you are looking for. Quick filters help you keep your focus.   **Keep on working offline** When you log in for the first time, your data is saved locally in our X-CODE Manager. If your internet connection should fail in the meantime, you can simply continue working. As soon as the internet connection is available again, all changes are synchronised with our system and saved.   **Perfect symbiosis: app and web application** In addition to our app, you can also use our web application. Making the interaction between office employees and those working on the machines seamless.

About

FTP Client

Access and edit server files directly from your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers with shortcuts for increased productivity.

Highlights
  • Access server files in Files app
  • Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS
  • TLS encryption
  • iCloud Keychain sync
  • Fast uploads via share sheet
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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FTP Files puts your server content in the Files app & Finder with minimum setup or hassle. Open and edit with any app at your convenience. The app supports FTP, SFTP and FTPS with implicit or explicit TLS encryption and your server configurations are synced between iPhone, iPad and Mac if you have iCloud Keychain enabled. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Powerful automation is included, allowing you to work with the Shortcuts app for listing, downloading, and uploading files. It's designed to automate your routine tasks, increasing your productivity.

Screenshots

X4 screens
FTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FTP Client at 4.5 against X's 1.0. FTP Client also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTP Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTP Client has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 2 months, FTP Client every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
X versus FTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXFTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings136 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANSA-FLEX AGAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FTP Client

All ratings36 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, X or FTP Client?
FTP Client is rated higher. X averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FTP Client averages 4.5 from 36 ratings.
Do X or FTP Client have ads?
Neither X nor FTP Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or FTP Client?
X ships an update every 2 months, and FTP Client every 5 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 9, 2026 and FTP Client on October 6, 2026.

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