# Files.com vs FTP Client

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Files.com at none against FTP Client's 3. Files.com also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). FTP Client's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Files.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

FTP Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTP Client has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Files.com's written reviews are positive against 74% of FTP Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Files.com ships an update every 5 weeks, FTP Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Files.com | FTP Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filescom/id1575097199/reviews) | **[4.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-client-files-location/id6448847832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Files.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575097201) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Files.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filescom/id1575097199)

Access and manage your business files from anywhere. Upload, download, preview, and share files securely. Collaborate with internal and external users, and set up simple file submission links for easy document collection.

**Highlights:** Upload, download, and preview files, Secure file sharing via unique links, Collaborate with internal and external users, Inbound file inboxes for easy submission, One-way and two-way file sync functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### FTP Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-client-files-location/id6448847832)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FTP Files Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime FTP Pro | $13.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime FTP Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Files.com free?

Files.com 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, Files.com or FTP Client?

FTP Client is rated higher. Files.com averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FTP Client averages 4.5 from 36 ratings.

### Do Files.com or FTP Client have ads?

Neither Files.com nor FTP Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Files.com or FTP Client?

Files.com ships an update every 5 weeks, and FTP Client weekly. Most recently, Files.com was updated on September 17, 2026 and FTP Client on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*