Comparison

Phone Drive vs FTP Client

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

Head to head
About

Phone Drive

Easily transfer files between your mobile devices and computers wirelessly. Organize documents, view media, and access cloud storage all within one app. Secure your data with passcode protection and biometric unlock.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer to PC/Mac
  • Organize files with folders
  • View PDFs, Office docs, images
  • Built-in music and video player
  • Connect cloud storage (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.)
  • Passcode and biometric security
Features
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Move files between your iPhone, iPad and computer over Wi-Fi, then keep them organized in Phone Drive. Store documents, view PDFs, play music and manage local files alongside your connected cloud accounts. TRANSFER FILES TO PC OR MAC Connect your iPhone or iPad and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Open the address shown in Phone Drive in your computer's web browser to upload or download files. No USB cable or separate desktop app is needed for browser transfers. KEEP FILES ORGANIZED Create folders for work, study and everyday life. Copy, move, rename, delete and share files. Create ZIP archives or unzip received files, and keep the documents you need stored in Phone Drive for offline access. VIEW DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS Read PDFs and preview supported Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers and Keynote files. View images and text files in the app. Edit plain text and source code with the built-in text editor. PLAY YOUR MUSIC AND VIDEOS Listen to your own music with playlists, shuffle, repeat and background playback. Watch supported videos or stream compatible media from connected cloud services. CONNECT YOUR CLOUD STORAGE Access supported Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, iCloud Drive and Yandex Disk accounts, plus FTP and WebDAV servers. Manage files across connected locations from the same app. ADD A PASSCODE Restrict access to Phone Drive with a passcode and unlock with Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices. FILES FOR WORK AND EVERYDAY LIFE Bring a presentation to a meeting, carry PDFs for a trip, or move photos and music from your computer to your phone. Import photos from your library and keep related files together in folders. Phone Drive is free to download. Some features, including cloud connections and device-to-device sharing, require in-app purchases. Check the options available in the app. For local Wi-Fi transfers, keep Phone Drive open and your device awake until the transfer finishes. Cloud services require an internet connection and a supported account. Learn more: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive Privacy Policy: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sixbytes.io/products/phone-drive/legal/terms

About

FTP Client

Access and edit server files directly from your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers and sync configurations across devices.

Highlights
  • Access server files in Files app
  • Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS
  • TLS encryption
  • iCloud Keychain sync
  • Fast uploads via share sheet
  • Shortcuts app integration
  • Automate routine tasks
Features
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FTP Files puts your server content in the Files app & Finder with minimum setup or hassle. Open and edit with any app at your convenience. The app supports FTP, SFTP and FTPS with implicit or explicit TLS encryption and your server configurations are synced between iPhone, iPad and Mac if you have iCloud Keychain enabled. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Powerful automation is included, allowing you to work with the Shortcuts app for listing, downloading, and uploading files. It's designed to automate your routine tasks, increasing your productivity.

Screenshots

Phone Drive4 screens
FTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Phone Drive at 1.8K against FTP Client's 37. Phone Drive also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Phone Drive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FTP Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phone Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phone Drive has 1.8K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 74% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, FTP Client every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phone Drive versus FTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhone DriveFTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better4.5 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better37
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB67 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEightythree TechnologyAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Phone Drive

All ratings1,817 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews883 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.2%

FTP Client

All ratings37 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

Phone Drive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unreliable file transfers
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Playlist management options
  • Video playback support
  • Improved cloud storage integration
  • Customizable file organization

FTP Client

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Phone Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Cloud Service Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Service Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time3
  • Reset Password$1.99
  • Upgrade to Full Version$4.99
  • Premium Cloud Service Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

FTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Phone Drive free?
Phone Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phone Drive or FTP Client?
Phone Drive is rated higher. Phone Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while FTP Client averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.
Do Phone Drive or FTP Client have ads?
Neither Phone Drive nor FTP Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phone Drive or FTP Client?
Phone Drive ships an update fortnightly, and FTP Client every 8 days. Most recently, Phone Drive was updated on November 10, 2026 and FTP Client on November 11, 2026.

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