Comparison

Mocha VNC vs FTPManager Pro

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

Head to head
About

Mocha VNC

Connect to your Mac or Windows PC from your iPhone or iPad to access files and programs remotely. Experience your desktop on a smaller screen with features like encrypted passwords, color modes, and mouse support.

Highlights
  • Standard VNC protocol
  • macOS sign on
  • Encrypted password signon
  • Local mouse support
  • Wake on LAN (WOL)
  • Camera as barcode scanner
  • Zoom and scroll functionality
Features
Currently charting
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Using your iPhone or iPad, you can connect to a Mac or Windows PC, and see the files, programs, and resources exactly as you would if you were sitting at your desk, just on a smaller screen. Before buying, please try Mocha VNC Lite FEATURES: - Standard VNC protocol. - macOS sign on with user id and password - Encrypted password signon. - 8 and 32 bit color modes. - Local Mouse support. - Support for Swiftpoint GT hardware mouse. - Support for Mouse Easy. Use an iPhone as a bluetooth trackpad. Mouse Easy is a free App. - WOL (Wake on LAN). - Printing. - Camera as barcode scanner. - NETBIOS and Bonjour name support. - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser. - Landscape mode. - Banners with extra keys. - Extra keys as ALT,CTRL, Option and Apple key - Has been tested with RealVNC, TightVNC, UltrVNC on Windows, and Screen Sharing, which is included with the macOS.

About

FTPManager Pro

This app provides a robust FTP and SFTP client for managing remote files. It allows direct access, editing of text files, and streaming of media from servers to your device. You can also transfer files between your device and servers, including nearby devices.

Highlights
  • Access FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers
  • Manage remote files (copy, move, delete)
  • Edit text files with syntax highlighting
  • Stream music and videos from servers
  • Transfer files between devices and servers
  • Nearby file transfer between iOS devices
Currently charting
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FTPManager Pro is a fully featured FTP client that allows you to access files on FTP servers. Directly access and manage remote files, edit text files. Stream videos and music to your iPhone/iPad. Transfer files between iPhone/iPad and FTP server. FEATURES: * Access FTP, FTPS (FTP over TLS) server. * Access SFTP (SSH) server * Access Dropbox * Copy, move, rename and delete files. * Edit text files * Stream music and videos from FTP server to iPhone/iPad. * Sort and search files * In-App FTP Server * Dark Mode * Multiple windows on iPad * File Transfer: Copy files among servers, cloud storages, iPhone and iPad. Copy photos between iOS photo library and servers. Backup photos from iOS photo library to servers. Sync files between iPhone/iPad and servers. Transfer files by drag and drop. Nearby file transfer: Directly transfer files between two nearby iOS devices without Wi-Fi or LTE connection. * Text Editor: Show line numbers Syntax highlighting (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Swift etc) Full text search * Supported File Formats: Text: TXT, PHP, HTML, JS, CSS ect. Document: PDF, WORD, EXCEL, PPT, PAGES, NUMBERS, KEYNOTE, EPUB Photo: JPG, PNG, GIF, CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG etc. Music: MP3, AAC, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, APE etc. Video: MOV, MP4 Follow us on twitter: @SkyjosApps

Screenshots

Mocha VNC3 screens
FTPManager Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FTPManager Pro at 4.7 against Mocha VNC's 4.2. FTPManager Pro also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 15) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Mocha VNC costs $5.99 and FTPManager Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTPManager Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Mocha VNC's written reviews are positive against 69% of FTPManager Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mocha VNC ships an update every 4 months, FTPManager Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Mocha VNC versus FTPManager Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMocha VNCFTPManager Pro
Price$5.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.2 (15 ratings)4.7 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings151K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#28#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftSkyjos Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Mocha VNC

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative22.6%

FTPManager Pro

All ratings1,038 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative25.4%

User reviews

Mocha VNC

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Reliable connection
  • 👍 Easy to set up
  • 👍 Useful for remote administration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
  • 🐛 Slow refresh rate and screen updates
  • 👎 Confusing or unintuitive interface
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to desktop VNC

FTPManager Pro

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent FTP/SFTP client
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Supports wide range of file types
  • 🎥 Ability to stream media files
  • 🔒 Secure file transfers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited search and navigation functionality
  • 💻 Lack of integration with external storage/cloud services
  • 📝 Declining text editor capabilities

Bugs and requests

Mocha VNC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to enter uppercase passwords
  • Lack of Ctrl+Alt+Delete functionality
  • Inconsistent behavior when minimizing/switching apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to rename/group connections
  • Support for multiple monitors
  • Improved mouse/cursor control and gestures
  • Inclusion of modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt, etc.)
  • Option to disable low memory warnings

FTPManager Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to upload files in some cases
  • Inconsistent behavior when accessing certain file types
  • Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved file transfer management (batch uploads, progress indicators)
  • Enhanced text editor with more features (syntax highlighting, themes, etc.)
  • Integration with cloud storage services (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Ability to disconnect from FTP/SFTP servers without closing the app

In-app purchases

None

Mocha VNC

No in-app purchases

None

FTPManager Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mocha VNC free?
Mocha VNC costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTPManager Pro free?
FTPManager Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mocha VNC or FTPManager Pro?
FTPManager Pro is rated higher. Mocha VNC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while FTPManager Pro averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.
Do Mocha VNC or FTPManager Pro have ads?
Neither Mocha VNC nor FTPManager Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mocha VNC or FTPManager Pro?
Mocha VNC ships an update every 4 months, and FTPManager Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Mocha VNC was updated on September 23, 2026 and FTPManager Pro on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mocha VNC or FTPManager Pro?
Mocha VNC currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and FTPManager Pro at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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