# FTPManager Pro vs iMedia Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTPManager Pro at 69% against iMedia Reader's 7%. FTPManager Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (1K vs 52). iMedia Reader's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

iMedia Reader is free to download; FTPManager Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FTPManager Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 52, 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 7% of iMedia Reader's.

FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, iMedia Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FTPManager Pro | iMedia Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftpmanager-pro/id522627917/reviews)** | [1.8 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imedia-reader/id1186196075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [FEITIAN Technologies Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398121823) |

## What reviewers say

### FTPManager Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftpmanager-pro/id522627917)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent FTP/SFTP client
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Supports wide range of file types
- 🎥 Ability to stream media files
- 🔒 Secure file transfers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search and navigation functionality
- 💻 Lack of integration with external storage/cloud services
- 📝 Declining text editor capabilities

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### iMedia Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imedia-reader/id1186196075)

Manage, back up, and transfer photos, videos, and files between your iOS device and a Micro SD card using a compatible card reader. Stream media and access documents directly from the card.

**Highlights:** File management, Backup photos and videos, Transfer files, Stream media from Micro SD, Read/write to Micro SD card, Support for PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, TXT files

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FTPManager Pro free?

FTPManager Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iMedia Reader free?

iMedia Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FTPManager Pro or iMedia Reader?

FTPManager Pro is rated higher. FTPManager Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while iMedia Reader averages 1.8 from 52 ratings.

### Do FTPManager Pro or iMedia Reader have ads?

Neither FTPManager Pro nor iMedia Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FTPManager Pro or iMedia Reader?

FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and iMedia Reader every 4 months. Most recently, FTPManager Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and iMedia Reader on June 9, 2026.

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