Comparison

FTP Server vs PDF Reader

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

PDF Reader

Easily view, edit, search, and annotate PDF documents. This software helps manage your daily work needs by supporting multiple document formats and offering convenient sharing and printing options.

Highlights
  • View PDF documents
  • Text search within PDFs
  • Annotate documents
  • Document management
  • Support multiple formats
  • Share and print PDFs
Features
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PDF Reader is an easy-to-use software that can quickly view, edit, search, annotate, share or print PDF content ,including forms and multimedia to meet your daily work needs. 【Main functions】 • View • Text search • Annotations • Document Management • Support multiple document formats • Share • Print 【Starter guide】 1. Open the PDF document 1) Open from other applications Find the PDF document on emails, webs or other application, tap the Share icon or Open-in option, and choose Copy to PDF Reader, select "PDF Reader". The document will be opened in the PDF Reader . 2) Within the APP You can open the PDF documents that you viewed or edited recently within the APP . 2. Process the documents Open the PDF documents and choose the tools at the top right to process. 3. Complete processing Share files to your friends with email, Facebook, Twitter, Airdrop. Or, print it. 【PDF Reader VIP member subscription instructions】 We offer subscription plans as followed, the price will change depending on the currency 1-month subscription 1-year subscription Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of service: https://kkyun.com/html/service.html Privacy policy: https://kkyun.com/html/privacy.html 【Feedback】 Please contact us: service@kkyun.com

Screenshots

FTP Server2 screens
PDF Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Reader at 4.0 against FTP Server's 1.9. PDF Reader also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (47% vs 20%). FTP Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (570 vs 91). On price, ads 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. PDF Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FTP Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PDF Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTP Server has 570 ratings behind it against 91, 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 47% of PDF Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Server ships an update every 7 months, PDF Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FTP Server versus PDF Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP ServerPDF Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (570 ratings)4.0 (91 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews46.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings570 — better91
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS3.1 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavy Soda Pty LtdABV Mobile

Customer experience

FTP Server

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

PDF Reader

All ratings91 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative40.0%

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

PDF Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FTP Server

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PDF Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Annual VIP3 Days trial$14.491 Year

Questions

Is FTP Server free?
FTP Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PDF Reader free?
PDF Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FTP Server or PDF Reader?
PDF Reader is rated higher. FTP Server averages 1.9 out of 5 from 570 ratings, while PDF Reader averages 4.0 from 91 ratings.
Do FTP Server or PDF Reader have ads?
Neither FTP Server nor PDF Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTP Server or PDF Reader?
FTP Server ships an update every 7 months, and PDF Reader monthly. Most recently, FTP Server was updated on September 14, 2026 and PDF Reader on September 8, 2026.

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