Comparison

FTPManager Pro vs SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

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

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

Access and manage Microsoft SQL Server databases with this lightweight client. Features include intelligent code completion, syntax highlighting, and a tabbed interface for efficient query execution. Supports cloud-hosted servers and various SQL Server versions.

Highlights
  • Intellisense/SQL autocompletion
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Tabbed interface
  • Execute multiple queries
  • Quick access to database objects
  • Dark & Light themes
  • SSH Tunnelling
Features
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SQLPro for MSSQL is a lightweight Microsoft SQL Server database client, allowing quick and simple access to MSSQL Servers, including those hosted via cloud services such as SQL Azure or Amazon RDS. Features include: + Intellisense/SQL autocompletion. + Syntax highlighting. + Tabbed based interface for an optimal user experience (iPad). + Support for executing multiple queries at once. + Quick access to tables, columns and more. + Dark & Light themes which can be switched manually or automatically adjusted by your devices brightness. + Netbios support. + NTLMv2 supported (but not required). + SSH Tunnelling (password authentication only). Some of the great features include: + Microsoft SQL Azure + Microsoft SQL Server 2005 + Microsoft SQL Server 2008 + Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 + Microsoft SQL Server 2012 + Microsoft SQL Server 2014 + Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Thanks to the FreeTDS project (http://www.freetds.org/) for their great library. This SQL Client does NOT work with MySQL or Postgres. Please ensure that your server is a Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or above). Note 1: SQL Server Express is supported, however using it makes me sad. Please confirm that the SQL Server Express installation has been configured properly for remote connections over TCP/IP, and that you can connect remotely from another windows pc before requesting support. Note 2: SQLPro for MSSQL can connect to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 however it is not supported. Privacy Policy: https://hankinsoft.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://hankinsoft.com/termsofuse.html Price: SQLPro requires a Premium upgrade in order to interact with database result sets. Premium is available as either a Lifetime Purchase or through a Subscription with Monthly and Yearly options. Subscriptions auto-renew within 24 hours of the expiration date unless auto-renewal is turned off in the iTunes account settings. Your Account will be charged for renewal (based on your selected plan) within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.

Screenshots

FTPManager Pro4 screens
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro at Free against FTPManager Pro's $2.99. SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). FTPManager Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro is free to download; FTPManager Pro costs $2.99 up front. SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 115, 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 46% of SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
FTPManager Pro versus SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTPManager ProSQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better4.2 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better46.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better115
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#27 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.Hankinsoft Development Inc

Customer experience

FTPManager Pro

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

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

All ratings115 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative44.0%

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

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FTPManager Pro

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro

Subscriptions3
  • SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is FTPManager Pro free?
FTPManager Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro free?
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FTPManager Pro or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro?
FTPManager Pro is rated higher. FTPManager Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro averages 4.2 from 115 ratings.
Do FTPManager Pro or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro have ads?
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro shows ads; FTPManager Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, FTPManager Pro or SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro?
FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro every 10 days. Most recently, FTPManager Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro on September 20, 2026.

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