Comparison

FTP Server vs Plain Text Paste

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

Head to head
About

FTP Server

Transform your iPhone or iPod into a wireless FTP server. Easily copy, view, and back up files and folders directly to your device. Access your data from anywhere without needing USB drives.

Highlights
  • Wireless FTP server
  • Copy files and folders
  • View uploaded files
  • Backup files
  • Edit text and CSV files
  • Compatible with OS X Finder and Windows Explorer
Features
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FTP Server by SavySoda ★★★ The Free Version of WiFi FTP with Ad Support ★★★ From the makers of the critically acclaimed WiFi Hard Drive and the #1 Business App on iTunes - Documents. Comes WiFi FTP. WiFi FTP Turns your iPhone and iPod into a Wireless FTP Server. You can now copy multiple files, folders, or entire hard drives to your iPhone and access this information anywhere. Leave your USB keys behind, your iPhone and IPT can do all that and MORE! WiFi FTP is: - SUPER RELIABLE (unlike other FTP apps) - EASY TO USE (single button click) - SUPER FAST (copies GIGS of data in minutes) WiFi FTP is the ultimate FTP Server for your iPhone. It's not only reliable and easy to use but it even lets you view files straight on your iPhone after uploading. Its compatible with all FTP clients including standard OSX Finder and Windows Explorer. Copy files immediately. WiFi FTP lets you: - COPY Files - VIEW Files - BACKUP Files - EVEN EDIT *some* Files (txt,csv) All you need to do is: 1. start WiFi FTP on your iPod or iPhone. 2. Click the ON button 3. connect to supplied IP using ANY ftp client (inc Explorer / Finder) That's it. Now you have all your documents, movies, music, homework, ANYTHING on your phone! And best of all it's only 99c permanently. Utility apps: http:/www.savysoda.com/WiFiFTP

About

Plain Text Paste

Effortlessly remove text formatting when copying and pasting. This utility allows you to convert rich text to plain text, ensuring consistent formatting across all your applications. You can also view and edit the clipboard content.

Highlights
  • Copy as plain text
  • Remove formatting from clipboard
  • View and edit clipboard text
  • Automatic formatting removal
  • Split view support
Features
Currently charting
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Copy as plain text right within your favourite apps!* Are you tired of pasting text into an app such as Mail, only to find that the text is too large or the wrong color? Using Plain Text Paste, you can now copy as plain text*, or remove formatting from the current clipboard content. All formatting (colors, fonts, and sizes) is automatically removed from the text in the clipboard. You can even view and edit the plain text currently in the clipboard with simple customizations such as removing newlines and uppercasing! How it works (easy way): 1. Highlight text 2. Tap "Share..." if available (if not, use steps below) 3. Tap "Copy Plain Text" 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Or (classic way): 1. Copy text from any app 2. Open Plain Text app 3. The text in the clipboard is automatically converted to plain text 4. Paste the unformatted text into any app you wish Take control of your clipboard by viewing and editing text, and clearing all formatting using Plain Text Paste. Notes: * The "copy within app" feature is not available in all apps. Please use "classic way" instead (see above). Disclaimer: App does not show original rich text. For illustrative purposes only. Second screenshot is showing the "Smart Copy" app to illustrate the "copy within app" feature.

Screenshots

FTP Server2 screens
Plain Text Paste4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plain Text Paste at 83% against FTP Server's 20%. Plain Text Paste also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.9) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). FTP Server's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (570 vs 26). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

FTP Server is free to download; Plain Text Paste costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plain Text Paste holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTP Server has 570 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of FTP Server's written reviews are positive against 83% of Plain Text Paste's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Server ships an update every 7 months, Plain Text Paste every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FTP Server versus Plain Text Paste: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP ServerPlain Text Paste
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating1.9 (570 ratings)4.3 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews82.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings570 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#189 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS3.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdLukas Rossi

Customer experience

FTP Server

All ratings570 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative76.0%
Written reviews187 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative70.6%

Plain Text Paste

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative15.2%

Bugs and requests

FTP Server

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during file uploads
  • On/off switch not responsive
  • Buttons and controls not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Better file browsing and management
  • Support for more file types
  • Ability to access device's photo library

Plain Text Paste

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FTP Server

No in-app purchases

None

Plain Text Paste

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTP Server free?
FTP Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plain Text Paste free?
Plain Text Paste costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FTP Server or Plain Text Paste?
Plain Text Paste is rated higher. FTP Server averages 1.9 out of 5 from 570 ratings, while Plain Text Paste averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do FTP Server or Plain Text Paste have ads?
Neither FTP Server nor Plain Text Paste shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTP Server or Plain Text Paste?
FTP Server ships an update every 7 months, and Plain Text Paste every 5 months. Most recently, FTP Server was updated on October 23, 2026 and Plain Text Paste on October 26, 2026.

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