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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Intellisense/SQL autocompletion
- Syntax highlighting
- Tabbed interface
- Execute multiple queries
- Quick access to database objects
- Dark & Light themes
- SSH Tunnelling
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | FTPManager Pro | SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | 4.2 (115 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 46.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 115 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #27 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Hankinsoft Development Inc |
Customer experience
FTPManager Pro
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro
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
FTPManager Pro
No in-app purchases
SQL Server / MSSQL by SQLPro
- SQLPro Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- SQLPro Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium1 Year trial$59.991 Year
- SQLPro Premium - Lifetime$149.99
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