Comparison

File Explorer (File Manager) 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

File Explorer (File Manager)

Manage local and cloud files with this comprehensive tool. It supports multiple cloud services, offers file sharing via Wi-Fi, and includes media playback and editing features. Secure your data with a secret folder.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive management (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive)
  • File sharing via Wi-Fi (HTTP, FTP)
  • Video to MP3 and video to MP4 conversion
  • Photo and video editing (rotate, flip)
  • Secret folder with password/Touch ID protection
  • Built-in music player and voice recorder
  • Download files from web pages
Features
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File Explorer is a wonderful local and cloud file manager that enables you to manage files on your mobil device. You can management your device files and cloud files. Supported iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive. You can send cloud file shared link to your friend. You can play the music, video files and read documents files, manage them and export them to your computer. You can take new photo, video and voice files. You can use video convert and audio convert. - Video file to MP3 file. (ex; mp4, mov, m4v -> mp3) - Video file to MP4 file. (ex; mov, m4v -> mp4) You can to do file sharing from your device with web sharing and ftp sharing via wifi network. # Multi Account Cloud Drive Service Support - iCloud Drive - Dropbox - Google Drive - Box - OneDrive 
 # File sharing - Disk Mounter - HTTP Web Sharing - FTP Sharing. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Download If you input internet address, it opens the web page with built in Safari web browser. You can download any files linked from web sites. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # iCloud Drive All apple devices and Window system that have iCloud Drive can synchronize all datas through Explorer App. # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.

About

FTP Client

This app acts as a file manager and explorer for your servers and shared networks. It allows you to securely upload and download any file type, manage files, and access network shares. It offers robust security features and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Unlimited FTP accounts
  • Upload and download any file
  • Password and biometric lock
  • Access macOS and Windows network shares
  • Rich text file editor
  • File and directory management
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What is an FTP client? FTP client is file transfer is a very easy-to-use FTP file manager app with an easy interface. FTP manager will keep your file safe, you can upload and download any type of file from your server by using the FTP client manager app. One can secure the FTP Client with a password, finger lock & face lock. So basically it can work like a file manager or file explorer for your shared network and your server. You can check out more features about FTP manager in the below descriptions and explore our app through it. This FTP client manage app is very useful in office activity or useful for developers, and server managers to transfer files from local device to server. The app provides the best file manager and file explorer experience ever. You can have access over networks shared on macOS, Windows, and SMB/CIFS protocol. Scroll down for more features available in the app. One of the best apps to access your FTP on the go. access any FTP and sFTP server with this great app. ▶▶▶ Access All Premium Features Full FREE ◀◀◀ ◆◆ App Features ◆◆ ▶ Lightweight and with great UI experience ▶ IOS latest material concept design ▶ Add an Unlimited Number of FTP accounts ▶ Download And Upload any type of file ▶ Import any files from other apps ▶ Export downloaded files to any other app ▶ Rich and powerful text file editor ▶ Password lock & Fingerprint lock ▶ View In List And Grid Mode ▶ Access network share on macOS, windows ▶ Bookmarks of folder and files ▶ FTP Client optimized for smartphones and tablets ◆◆ FTP Features ◆◆ ▶ List All Files and Directories ▶ Show/Hide hidden files ▶ Get info of any file and folder ▶ Copy Paste to anywhere on FTP ▶ Move Files ▶ Delete Files ▶ Rename File ▶ Create New File ▶ Create New Directory ▶ Upload File ▶ Download File ▶ File Permission ▶ Multiple file Operation ▶ Search within the folder ▶ Sorting: Name, ManyDate, Size, and Type ▶ Show Current Location Path Only FTP clients with an unlimited feature for free. ▶▶ Supported languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. **Note: All the supported languages are machine translations. There are possibilities of mistakes in any language. If you find any type of mistake, please write to us at contact@loopbots.com and we will verify and resolve it. **NOTE: We do not apply any action without user interaction. We are not responsible for any issues. We do not maintain any type of Log. For more queries please contact us at: contact@loopbots.com.

Screenshots

File Explorer (File Manager)4 screens
FTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Explorer (File Manager) at 3.6 against FTP Client's 3.2. File Explorer (File Manager) also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. File Explorer (File Manager) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FTP Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Explorer (File Manager) holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of File Explorer (File Manager)'s written reviews are positive against 29% of FTP Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Explorer (File Manager) ships an update monthly, FTP Client every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
File Explorer (File Manager) versus FTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Explorer (File Manager)FTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (35 ratings) — better3.2 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better29.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3557 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCertchip CorpLoopbots Technology

Customer experience

File Explorer (File Manager)

All ratings35 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative42.9%

FTP Client

All ratings57 ratings
Positive54.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative65.9%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Explorer (File Manager)

One-time2
  • No AdsFree
  • Pro Version$0.99
1 purchases

FTP Client

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$1.99

Questions

Is File Explorer (File Manager) free?
File Explorer (File Manager) 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, File Explorer (File Manager) or FTP Client?
File Explorer (File Manager) is rated higher. File Explorer (File Manager) averages 3.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while FTP Client averages 3.2 from 57 ratings.
Do File Explorer (File Manager) or FTP Client have ads?
Neither File Explorer (File Manager) nor FTP Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Explorer (File Manager) or FTP Client?
File Explorer (File Manager) ships an update monthly, and FTP Client every 2 months. Most recently, File Explorer (File Manager) was updated on October 9, 2026 and FTP Client on October 15, 2026.

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