Comparison

ServerBox vs GoFTP Server

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

Head to head
About

ServerBox

Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.

Highlights
  • SSH client
  • SFTP client
  • Docker/Podman management
  • Snippet feature (experimental)
  • Ping utility
  • Open Source
Features
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This project is completely OPEN SOURCE. You can click the "App Support" button near the score below to download other system versions or compile them by yourself. Support for major Linux distributions. Support SSH, SFTP, docker/podman management, snippet.(experimental feature) Support Ping.

About

GoFTP Server

Easily share files between your mobile device and computers using the standard FTP protocol. Transfer photos, videos, and documents wirelessly over Wi-Fi without needing cloud services or cables. Access your device like a wireless drive from any computer on your network.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer over Wi-Fi
  • FTP standard support
  • Two-way file transfers
  • No cloud services needed
  • Access as a wireless drive
  • Private network sharing
Features
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GoFTP Server lets you seamlessly share files between your mobile device and your other devices. FTP is a standard network protocol supported by various applications available on almost any device with a network connection. With GoFTP Server, you can easily transfer photos, videos, documents, and any other files between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Windows, Linux, or any device with an FTP client. Enjoy fast file transfers over Wi-Fi, no cables required. • Effortlessly move photos and videos from your iPhone to any Windows, Linux, or Mac computer - no cloud services needed. • Connect to the app on your iPhone using the built-in FTP clients available on most operating systems - usually no additional software is required on your computer. • Enjoy smooth two-way file transfers: send files from your iPhone to your computer or bring files back onto your device. • Export photos and videos with your Photos albums preserved - albums become folders, keeping your media organized. • Take advantage of the universal FTP standard to share files even with older computers and legacy devices. • Transfer everything over Wi-Fi and enjoy complete freedom - no cables, no adapters, no hassle. • Turn your iPhone into a mini wireless drive accessible from any device on your network. • Share files privately within your own Wi-Fi network - with no third-party servers and no internet connection required.

Screenshots

ServerBox4 screens
GoFTP Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ServerBox at fortnightly against GoFTP Server's every 5 months. ServerBox also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 76%) and device support (5 vs 2). GoFTP Server's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ServerBox against 4.8 for GoFTP Server. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 91 and 68 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of ServerBox's written reviews are positive against 76% of GoFTP Server's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, GoFTP Server every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ServerBox versus GoFTP Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerBoxGoFTP Server
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (91 ratings) — better4.8 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings91 — better68
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer吐司工作室Leszek Szary

Customer experience

ServerBox

All ratings91 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%

GoFTP Server

All ratings68 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive75.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative17.1%

In-app purchases

None

ServerBox

No in-app purchases

None

GoFTP Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServerBox free?
ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GoFTP Server free?
GoFTP Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ServerBox or GoFTP Server?
ServerBox is rated higher. ServerBox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while GoFTP Server averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.
Do ServerBox or GoFTP Server have ads?
Neither ServerBox nor GoFTP Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerBox or GoFTP Server?
ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, and GoFTP Server every 5 months. Most recently, ServerBox was updated on October 7, 2026 and GoFTP Server on October 9, 2026.

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