Comparison

FTPManager Pro vs FTP Manager

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

Head to head
About

FTPManager Pro

This app provides a robust FTP and SFTP client for managing remote files. It allows direct access, editing of text files, and streaming of media from servers to your device. You can also transfer files between your device and servers, including nearby devices.

Highlights
  • Access FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers
  • Manage remote files (copy, move, delete)
  • Edit text files with syntax highlighting
  • Stream music and videos from servers
  • Transfer files between devices and servers
  • Nearby file transfer between iOS devices
Currently charting
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FTPManager Pro is a fully featured FTP client that allows you to access files on FTP servers. Directly access and manage remote files, edit text files. Stream videos and music to your iPhone/iPad. Transfer files between iPhone/iPad and FTP server. FEATURES: * Access FTP, FTPS (FTP over TLS) server. * Access SFTP (SSH) server * Access Dropbox * Copy, move, rename and delete files. * Edit text files * Stream music and videos from FTP server to iPhone/iPad. * Sort and search files * In-App FTP Server * Dark Mode * Multiple windows on iPad * File Transfer: Copy files among servers, cloud storages, iPhone and iPad. Copy photos between iOS photo library and servers. Backup photos from iOS photo library to servers. Sync files between iPhone/iPad and servers. Transfer files by drag and drop. Nearby file transfer: Directly transfer files between two nearby iOS devices without Wi-Fi or LTE connection. * Text Editor: Show line numbers Syntax highlighting (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Swift etc) Full text search * Supported File Formats: Text: TXT, PHP, HTML, JS, CSS ect. Document: PDF, WORD, EXCEL, PPT, PAGES, NUMBERS, KEYNOTE, EPUB Photo: JPG, PNG, GIF, CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG etc. Music: MP3, AAC, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, APE etc. Video: MOV, MP4 Follow us on twitter: @SkyjosApps

About

FTP Manager

This app functions as a comprehensive FTP client, enabling users to manage files on remote servers and their devices. It supports various protocols and offers tools for organizing, viewing, and transferring diverse file types, including documents, media, and archives.

Highlights
  • FTP and SFTP protocol support
  • File and folder management (create, move, copy, delete)
  • File sorting and searching
  • Support for multiple FTP/SFTP servers
  • Archive format compatibility (zip, rar, 7z)
  • Built-in music and video players
  • Document viewer for various formats
Features
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FTP Manager is a full-featured FTP client for iOS with support of FTP and SFTP protocols as well as convenient file manager to store, view and manage files and documents. The application includes tools for viewing files on the remote machine and locally. This is a powerful tool to transfer images, books, music and video. Application allows: + Create, move, copy, rename, pack/unpack, delete file/folder options. + File sorting(by name, by extension, by size, by date). + Searching files in subfolders. FTP Manager supports multiple FTP/SFTP servers. Application password protection is supported. FTP Manager can work with the photo galleries and files on your device. FTP Manager can open documents from external applications. You will be able to manage all of your stored data like subfolders! In addition the app will provide you with: + Compatible with all popular archive formats (rar, zip, 7z, gz, tar ...) + Downloading files with Mac, via Wi-Fi or through iTunes: The application allows you to transfer files from any computer with Mac OS X or Windows. + View and manage documents: * Application supports (*.djvu, *.pdf, *.xps documents), * e-books (*.fb2, *.epub, *.mobi, *.azw, *.prc, *.chm, *.fbz, *.rtf, *.txt (all encodings)), * Microsoft Office documents (*.doc, *.docx, *.xls, *.xlsx, *.ppt, *.pptx), * Apple iWorks documents (*.pages, *.numbers, *.key), * image files (jpg, png, gif, tiff ...), * comic books (*.cbr, *.cbz, *.cb7, *.cbt) * and sources: (*.h, *.c, *.cpp, *.m, *.java, *.cs ...). + Music player: * Wide range of supported audio formats(mp3, m4a, wav, wma, wv, ape, ogg, flac, aiff, aac, au ...) and * supports popular playlist formats(cue, m3u, m3u8 ...). * 10 bands equalizer with large collection of presets is embedded into the application. + Video player: * Wide range of supported video formats(mkv, avi, mov, wmv, mp4, m4v, mpeg, rmvb, 3gp, divx, ts, flv ...). * Support for popular formats internal and external subtitle is embedded into the application. + You will be able download files through the built-in app browser. This app is the perfect solution for storing, viewing and file management! Extended functionality, high speed and stability of work, elegant design and user friendly navigation by gestures will make this application a great help in everyday tasks. Already thousands of people have joined us! And you could try this excellent FTP manager! We are continuously working to improve the app. If you have any comments, suggestions and questions, write on our email support@develsoftware.com.

Screenshots

FTPManager Pro4 screens
FTP Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FTP Manager at Free against FTPManager Pro's $2.99. FTP Manager also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). FTPManager Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

FTP Manager is free to download; FTPManager Pro costs $2.99 up front. FTP Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. FTPManager Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTPManager Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of FTPManager Pro's written reviews are positive against 49% of FTP Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, FTP Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
FTPManager Pro versus FTP Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTPManager ProFTP Manager
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better48.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.LTD DevelSoftware

Customer experience

FTPManager Pro

All ratings1,038 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative25.4%

FTP Manager

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative48.8%

Bugs and requests

FTPManager Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to upload files in some cases
  • Inconsistent behavior when accessing certain file types
  • Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved file transfer management (batch uploads, progress indicators)
  • Enhanced text editor with more features (syntax highlighting, themes, etc.)
  • Integration with cloud storage services (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Ability to disconnect from FTP/SFTP servers without closing the app

FTP Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FTPManager Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

FTP Manager

One-time4
  • Thank the Developer$0.99
  • Appearance Customization$1.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
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  • Additional Storage Types$2.99

Questions

Is FTPManager Pro free?
FTPManager Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Manager free?
FTP Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FTPManager Pro or FTP Manager?
FTPManager Pro is rated higher. FTPManager Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while FTP Manager averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do FTPManager Pro or FTP Manager have ads?
Neither FTPManager Pro nor FTP Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTPManager Pro or FTP Manager?
FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and FTP Manager monthly. Most recently, FTPManager Pro was updated on September 26, 2026 and FTP Manager on August 15, 2026.

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