Comparison

WebDAV Manager 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

WebDAV Manager

Access and manage files stored on your own WebDAV servers, including cloud storage and NAS devices. Browse, organize, and upload files directly from your device. Offers premium features like offline access and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to various WebDAV servers
  • Browse and preview files
  • Organize files and folders
  • Upload files from device
  • Pin favorite folders and files
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Offline file access (Premium)
Features
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WebDAV Manager opens the files on your own server: Nextcloud, ownCloud, a Synology or QNAP NAS, Apache, IIS, rclone, dufs and any other WebDAV server, over HTTPS or HTTP. No account to create. BROWSE AND PREVIEW Photos, videos, PDFs, Office documents, text and audio open right in the app. Search a folder, sort by name, date or size, and tap the title to go back to a parent folder. ORGANIZE Create folders, rename, move and delete. Select several files to share, move or delete them at once. Touch and hold a file for its menu. UPLOAD Send files and photos from your library, with their progress shown. On iPad and Mac, drop files on a folder to upload them. FAVORITES Pin the folders and files you use most, on every server. FACE ID AND TOUCH ID Lock the app so only you can open it. IPAD AND MAC Your servers in a sidebar next to their files, keyboard shortcuts, and drag and drop. On a Mac with Apple silicon, the app runs in its own window. PRIVATE Your files and passwords never go through us. The free version shows an ad banner (Google AdMob, Unity Ads). Passwords stay in the Keychain on your device and are only sent to your server. PREMIUM A one-time purchase, yours for life. No subscription. No ads. Your servers in the Files app, and in the Finder on a Mac. Open and save from any app. Offline files, kept on the device and updated when they change on the server. A text editor for txt, Markdown, JSON and configuration files. An accent color and an app icon of your choice. Restore it on all your devices signed in with the same Apple Account. ADD YOUR SERVER Paste its address, for example https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/dav/files/yourname/, then check it with Test connection. Questions or suggestions: contact@webdavman.com

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

WebDAV Manager4 screens
GoFTP Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GoFTP Server at 4.8 against WebDAV Manager's 4.3. GoFTP Server also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). WebDAV Manager's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 76%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. WebDAV Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoFTP Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoFTP Server holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 68 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of WebDAV Manager's written reviews are positive against 76% of GoFTP Server's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDAV Manager ships an update every 4 months, GoFTP Server every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WebDAV Manager versus GoFTP Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV ManagerGoFTP Server
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings)4.8 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better75.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3768 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam TaguirovLeszek Szary

Customer experience

WebDAV Manager

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

GoFTP Server

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebDAV Manager

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

GoFTP Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WebDAV Manager free?
WebDAV Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoFTP Server free?
GoFTP Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WebDAV Manager or GoFTP Server?
GoFTP Server is rated higher. WebDAV Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while GoFTP Server averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.
Do WebDAV Manager or GoFTP Server have ads?
WebDAV Manager shows ads; GoFTP Server does not.
Which is updated more often, WebDAV Manager or GoFTP Server?
WebDAV Manager ships an update every 4 months, and GoFTP Server every 5 months. Most recently, WebDAV Manager was updated on November 3, 2026 and GoFTP Server on November 3, 2026.

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