Comparison

Telnet Lite vs FTP Client Lite

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

Head to head
About

Telnet Lite

Connect to Linux/UNIX Telnet servers from your iPhone or iPad. Run server applications in a VT220 terminal window, just like on a console. Supports various barcode scanners and customizable terminal settings.

Highlights
  • VT220 terminal emulation
  • Telnet and SSH2 protocol support
  • Barcode scanner integration
  • Customizable terminal colors and size
  • Auto login functionality
Features
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Mocha Telnet provides access to a Linux/UNIX Telnet Server. Using your iPhone or iPad, you can connect to a Telnet Server and run applications in a VT220 Terminal window. Exactly as you would, if you were sitting at your system console, just on a smaller screen. LITE VERSION The full version does not require a coffee break (30 seconds) on the Server after 5 minutes use. FEATURES - Supports all standard VT220 emulation features. - Alternate screen size (24x80 or 24x132). - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser. - Telnet and SSH2 protocol. - ANSI color. - Landscape mode. - Auto login. - OPTICON 200X barcode scanner. - Support for Zebra RFD8500, CS4070 and LI3678 barcode scanner. - Linea barcode scanner and card reader. - SocketMobile S700 and series 7 hardware scanner. - Camera as barcode scanner. - Pop up keyboard. - User defined key values. - Colors can be customized.

About

FTP Client Lite

This app allows you to securely transfer, view, and edit files on remote servers. It supports various protocols, image and text file viewing, and integrates with other cloud services. Manage your files efficiently with this powerful tool.

Highlights
  • SFTP and FTPS support
  • Upload photos and videos
  • View and edit text files
  • Image file viewing
  • File and folder management
  • Dropbox integration
  • Zip and unzip files
Features
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This is the Lite version of the high rated app "FTP Client Pro". Downloads: > 300.000 Daily users: > 5.000 5 star reviews: > 2.000 Ranked #1 Business in Denmark, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Slovenia, New Zealand, Lithuania, Poland, Finland and more. > Supports SFTP and FTPS (implicit and explicit). Private keys are supported. > Upload photos/videos. Files are uploaded in their native uncompressed format with meta data preserved. > View image files (jpg, bmp, png, gif, etc). Supports gridview. > Edit text files (txt, css, php, xml, html, csv, htm, etc). If support is missing for a text file extension please contact LessIsMoreDevelopment@gmail.com and it will be added. > Text editor functionality: Color coding, Preview, Text wrapping on/off, Search/Replace (supports regular expressions), Line numbers, extended code keyboard for iPad. > View text files (doc, txt, rtf, pdf, pps, xls, etc). > Play audio and video files (mp3, avi, mov, basically whatever apple supports). > DropBox integration. > Move, copy, rename, delete files and folders. Folder actions are shown with the long press gesture. > Create new files and folders. > Send files or file links in an email. > All encodings supported (Asian, Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.). > Supports both Passive and Active mode. > Password protection of app. Supports Touch Id. > Change file/folder permissions (CHMOD). > Sort files by name, date, size and file type. > Zip and unzip downloaded files. Unrar also supported > Supports custom port. > Possible to open files in other apps that supports importing. > Upload files from email or other apps that supports exporting. FULL version: > Multiple logins can be bookmarked. User reviews: "This app is easy to use and works as advertised. And the devs rock. They responded quickly to my question and even helped me troubleshoot a problem with my Mac that was unrelated to the app. You can't go wrong with this purchase. Highly recommended!" "Since this started supporting sftp, I use it all the time in my IT work. Very handy and works well." "This makes editing and adding pages super easy. I'm really happy with the stability and the ability to maintain a connection while working with content from other apps. No problems and only good experiences. Thanks for a solid app!" "Nice, clean app for transferring files and updating HTML and CSS. The editor is nice and easy to use, common symbols very quickly accessed. Support responded quickly and was very helpful at helping me set everything up right." "I've been looking for a simple/complete file transfer app so that I can securely put and get files between my iPad and PC. I wish I had tried this before all of the other train wrecks! Great job on the app!!" "I was out of my office and needed to fix a PHP script for one of my clients, and that worked perfect for me. I totally recommend." IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS OR HAVE QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: LessIsMoreDevelopment@gmail.com

Screenshots

Telnet Lite4 screens
FTP Client Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FTP Client Lite at 3.9 against Telnet Lite's 2.5. FTP Client Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTP Client Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Telnet Lite's written reviews are positive against 49% of FTP Client Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telnet Lite ships an update every 4 months, FTP Client Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Telnet Lite versus FTP Client Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelnet LiteFTP Client Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20 ratings)3.9 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews48.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2075 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftLessIsMore Development

Customer experience

Telnet Lite

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral10.9%
Negative43.6%

FTP Client Lite

All ratings75 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.3%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative44.8%

User reviews

Telnet Lite

From 20 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Functional telnet/SSH client for basic remote access
  • 📱 Useful for mobile device administration
  • ⚙️ Configurable settings and keyboard layouts
  • 🎯 Works well for quick emergency access
  • 💾 Saves SSH credentials for convenience

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ 5-minute session timeout limit (major complaint)
  • ⌨️ Enter button removed/relocated in recent updates
  • 🐢 Slow performance and laggy keyboard animations
  • 📵 Disconnects when switching to other apps
  • ⌨️ Keyboard obscures input/cursor visibility

FTP Client Lite

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for basic needs
  • 🚀 Fast file transfers
  • 💡 Good for PS Vita/3DS/Android transfers
  • 📧 Quick email support
  • ✅ Connects and works as expected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Fails to connect to SFTP
  • 🐛 Converts quotes to smart quotes
  • 🐛 Awkward file browsing/selection
  • 🐛 Useless for editing code
  • 🐛 Unintuitive interface

Bugs and requests

Telnet Lite

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • 5-minute session timeout introduced in update
  • Enter button missing or relocated in recent versions
  • App crashes on iOS 3.0 and later versions
  • Keyboard animations are laggy
  • Text entry is very slow
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  • Cannot send carriage return (CR) properly
  • App freezes on connection screen
  • Crashes after 4 minutes of use
  • Cannot input login credentials
  • Display shows garbled text
  • Backspace key not functioning
  • Export only exports last session
  • Connection issues with certain servers
  • App locks immediately after opening

Requested features

14 requests
  • Remove or increase 5-minute session time limit
  • Restore enter button to standard keyboard location
  • Add ESC and function keys to lite version
  • Implement arrow keys and tab key support
  • Add copy/paste functionality
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  • Prevent disconnection when switching apps
  • Improve keyboard positioning to not obscure input
  • Add ANSI color support
  • Implement scroll buffer for viewing history
  • Add landscape mode support (or make it free)
  • Support for different line-ending handling (CR/LF)
  • Resizable window and movable terminal view
  • Separate input line display
  • Control key accessibility improvements

FTP Client Lite

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • SFTP connection failures
  • Smart quotes conversion in text editor
  • Awkward file selection and upload process
  • Inability to complete login
  • App crashes or doesn't launch
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  • Files become empty after editing
  • Purple background in lite version editor
  • Nag screens prevent app usage
  • Keyboard covers OK button on nag screens
  • Loss of files during editing
  • Rating prompts appear too frequently
  • Cannot connect to specific servers (FTPS, PS3)
  • Cannot save usernames
  • Latest update removed bookmark feature

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow changing connection port
  • Add key file support
  • Improve interface for uploads/downloads
  • Fix smart quotes issue system-wide
  • Allow saving bookmarks in lite version
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  • Improve error messages
  • Allow access to all files

In-app purchases

None

Telnet Lite

No in-app purchases

None

FTP Client Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Telnet Lite free?
Telnet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Client Lite free?
FTP Client Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Telnet Lite or FTP Client Lite?
FTP Client Lite is rated higher. Telnet Lite averages 2.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while FTP Client Lite averages 3.9 from 75 ratings.
Do Telnet Lite or FTP Client Lite have ads?
Neither Telnet Lite nor FTP Client Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telnet Lite or FTP Client Lite?
Telnet Lite ships an update every 4 months, and FTP Client Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Telnet Lite was updated on September 20, 2026 and FTP Client Lite on September 27, 2026.

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