Comparison

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) vs FTP Client Pro

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

Head to head
About

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

Access and control any computer remotely with a secure, reliable, and easy-to-use application. Supports RDP, VNC, and a high-performance proprietary protocol for seamless connectivity from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Secure RDP, VNC, and Fluid connections
  • Easy setup for any computer
  • Full mouse and keyboard support
  • Simultaneous connection support
  • External monitor and AirPlay support
  • Touch ID protection
Features
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Leave your laptop behind. Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere. Jump Desktop is a remote desktop application that lets you securely connect to any computer in the world. Compatible with both RDP and VNC, Jump Desktop is secure, reliable and very easy to set up. Jump Desktop also supports our own, high performance, next generation remote desktop protocol called Fluid Remote Desktop. Easy setup and reliable: Jump Desktop is very easy to setup; anyone can do it! Just visit: https://jumpdesktop.com on your PC or Mac, click the ‘Automatic Setup’ link and follow step-by-step instructions. You’ll be up and running in no time. Also - not subscriptions! Secure: Jump encrypts the connection between computers to ensure privacy and security. Automatic connections are always encrypted by default. Supports NLA, TLS/SSL encryption for RDP. SSH Tunnelling and SSL/TLS encryption for VNC. Fluid Remote Desktop uses DTLS for secure connections. Powerful features: * Works with almost any computer and operating system. * Supports physical mice! On iOS 13 and iPadOS, Jump Desktop supports the accessibility mouse with some limitations. Jump Desktop also supports special physical mice with no limitations. For more information visit https://jumpdesktop.com/mice. * Fluid Remote Desktop protocol supports high performance remote desktop and audio. * Easy and secure setup: Automatically configure your PC or Mac for remote access using Wi-Fi/3G/LTE without worrying about your router settings. Setup as many computers as you like – there are no limits! * Built for iPad Pro, iPad, iPhone and iPod * iPad Pro features: Full support for split-screen multitasking and Apple Pencil. * Open multiple simultaneous connections * Live connection previews * Protect your server settings using Touch ID * Connection syncing via iCloud connection syncing * Advanced Bluetooth keyboard: The best bluetooth keyboard support on the App Store. Shortcuts, function keys and arrow keys - everything works. Also includes macros for keys no available on bluetooth keyboards (i.e function keys) * SSH tunneling with password and public key authentication supported * Supports large custom screen resolutions and VGA/HDMI out * Full mouse support via touch gestures: left, right and middle button clicks, dragging, scrolling, precision pointer movement * Multiple gesture support - includes the ability to draw or write using your finger * Copy/paste: Transfer text to or from your computer using the pasteboard * HDMI/VGA external monitor support: View your desktop on an external monitor using a cable or AirPlay. Jump Desktop will let you utilize you external display as a true monitor (not as a mirror like other apps on the store). * Multi-core rendering engine makes Jump Desktop one of the fastest RDP and VNC engines on the planet * Full support for Linea and Infinea barcode and MSR scanners. Includes support for E2E encryption. RDP features: * Supports RD Gateway * Supports custom resolutions. Set any resolution you want including Retina resolutions. * Dynamic RDP resolution updates on Windows 8.1+ * Remote printing: Send print outs from your computer to your iPad/iPhone device (exclusive RDP print redirection feature on the App Store!) * Folder sharing * Audio streaming * Console sessions * International keyboard layouts * Multiple monitor support on Windows 7+ * Multi-touch redirection support on Windows 8+ Fluid Features: * Super high performance, adaptive remote desktop * Audio streaming * Strong encryption built into the protocol * Connect from anywhere, even restricted networks without requiring networking knowledge * Clipboard sharing VNC features: * Tested with Mac OS X, TightVNC, RealVNC, UltraVNC, Linux (Ubuntu Remote Desktop) * Secure: Supports SSH tunneling as well as SSL encryption * Black & white, gray scale, 8, 16 and 24-bit color to help optimize bandwidth * Multiple monitor support * Macs: Support locking the Mac's screen and syncing the pasteboard

About

FTP Client Pro

This app provides robust file management capabilities for various protocols including SFTP and FTPS. It allows users to upload, download, edit, and organize files with features like a built-in text editor, media playback, and password protection.

Highlights
  • Supports SFTP and FTPS
  • Upload and download photos/videos
  • Edit text files with advanced editor
  • View and play various file types
  • File and folder management
  • Password protection with Touch ID
  • Zip and unzip files
Features
Currently charting
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The best professional FTP Client in the App Store with all the functionality that you need. Downloads: > 380.000 Daily users: > 5.000 5 star reviews: > 2.500 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). > 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.). > Multiple logins can be bookmarked. > 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. 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." You can test the free Lite version of "FTP Client Pro" called "FTP Client Lite". IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS OR HAVE QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: LessIsMoreDevelopment@gmail.com

Screenshots

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)4 screens
FTP Client Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FTP Client Pro at $3.99 against Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s $14.99. FTP Client Pro also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s advantage is chart position (#2 vs #133) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 535). On rating, 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

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) costs $14.99 and FTP Client Pro $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) against 4.6 for FTP Client Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 535 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)'s written reviews are positive against 85% of FTP Client Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update fortnightly, FTP Client Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) versus FTP Client Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)FTP Client Pro
Price$14.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings)4.6 (535 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better535
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#2 — better#133
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhase Five SystemsLessIsMore Development

Customer experience

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

All ratings1,716 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews1,121 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.4%

FTP Client Pro

All ratings535 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews607 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.4%

User reviews

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure remote access
  • 💡 Excellent mouse and keyboard support
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with external displays

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Battery intensive
  • 🐛 Occasional disconnections and freezes
  • 🔋 High power consumption when running in the background
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

FTP Client Pro

From 535 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Useful features like file editing and Dropbox integration
  • 🔒 Secure FTP/FTPS connections
  • 👍 Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 🐛 Crashes and connection problems for some users
  • 🐛 Encoding issues when editing files
  • 🔒 SFTP support could be improved

Bugs and requests

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to connect to computers without passwords
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between multiple displays
  • Cursor and mouse pointer issues in certain applications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Customizable keyboard shortcuts
  • Improved audio streaming capabilities
  • Support for more input devices (e.g., graphics tablets)

FTP Client Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to delete multiple files at once
  • Trouble with moving files between directories

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bulk file/folder management options
  • Folder caching for faster navigation
  • More customization options for the interface

In-app purchases

None

Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid)

No in-app purchases

None

FTP Client Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) free?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Client Pro free?
FTP Client Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FTP Client Pro?
FTP Client Pro is rated higher. Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while FTP Client Pro averages 4.6 from 535 ratings.
Do Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FTP Client Pro have ads?
Neither Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) nor FTP Client Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FTP Client Pro?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) ships an update fortnightly, and FTP Client Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) was updated on November 8, 2026 and FTP Client Pro on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) or FTP Client Pro?
Jump Desktop (RDP, VNC, Fluid) currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and FTP Client Pro at #133. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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