Comparison

FTPManager Pro vs FTP Client Lite

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 Client Lite

This app allows you to securely transfer, view, and edit files on remote servers. It supports various protocols, image and text file viewing, and integrates with other cloud services. Manage your files efficiently with this powerful tool.

Highlights
  • SFTP and FTPS support
  • Upload photos and videos
  • View and edit text files
  • Image file viewing
  • File and folder management
  • Dropbox integration
  • Zip and unzip files
Features
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This is the Lite version of the high rated app "FTP Client Pro". Downloads: > 300.000 Daily users: > 5.000 5 star reviews: > 2.000 Ranked #1 Business in Denmark, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Slovenia, New Zealand, Lithuania, Poland, Finland and more. > Supports SFTP and FTPS (implicit and explicit). Private keys are supported. > Upload photos/videos. Files are uploaded in their native uncompressed format with meta data preserved. > View image files (jpg, bmp, png, gif, etc). Supports gridview. > Edit text files (txt, css, php, xml, html, csv, htm, etc). If support is missing for a text file extension please contact LessIsMoreDevelopment@gmail.com and it will be added. > Text editor functionality: Color coding, Preview, Text wrapping on/off, Search/Replace (supports regular expressions), Line numbers, extended code keyboard for iPad. > View text files (doc, txt, rtf, pdf, pps, xls, etc). > Play audio and video files (mp3, avi, mov, basically whatever apple supports). > DropBox integration. > Move, copy, rename, delete files and folders. Folder actions are shown with the long press gesture. > Create new files and folders. > Send files or file links in an email. > All encodings supported (Asian, Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.). > Supports both Passive and Active mode. > Password protection of app. Supports Touch Id. > Change file/folder permissions (CHMOD). > Sort files by name, date, size and file type. > Zip and unzip downloaded files. Unrar also supported > Supports custom port. > Possible to open files in other apps that supports importing. > Upload files from email or other apps that supports exporting. FULL version: > Multiple logins can be bookmarked. User reviews: "This app is easy to use and works as advertised. And the devs rock. They responded quickly to my question and even helped me troubleshoot a problem with my Mac that was unrelated to the app. You can't go wrong with this purchase. Highly recommended!" "Since this started supporting sftp, I use it all the time in my IT work. Very handy and works well." "This makes editing and adding pages super easy. I'm really happy with the stability and the ability to maintain a connection while working with content from other apps. No problems and only good experiences. Thanks for a solid app!" "Nice, clean app for transferring files and updating HTML and CSS. The editor is nice and easy to use, common symbols very quickly accessed. Support responded quickly and was very helpful at helping me set everything up right." "I've been looking for a simple/complete file transfer app so that I can securely put and get files between my iPad and PC. I wish I had tried this before all of the other train wrecks! Great job on the app!!" "I was out of my office and needed to fix a PHP script for one of my clients, and that worked perfect for me. I totally recommend." IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS OR HAVE QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: LessIsMoreDevelopment@gmail.com

Screenshots

FTPManager Pro4 screens
FTP Client Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FTP Client Lite at Free against FTPManager Pro's $2.99. FTP Client Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). FTPManager Pro's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (69% vs 49%). On ads, in-app purchases 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 Client Lite is free to download; FTPManager Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTPManager Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager Pro has 1K ratings behind it against 75, 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 Client Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, FTP Client Lite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
FTPManager Pro versus FTP Client Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTPManager ProFTP Client Lite
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (1K ratings) — better3.9 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better48.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#147 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.LessIsMore Development

Customer experience

FTPManager Pro

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

FTP Client Lite

All ratings75 ratings
Positive74.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.3%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative44.8%

User reviews

FTPManager Pro

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

FTP Client Lite

From 75 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for basic needs
  • 🚀 Fast file transfers
  • 💡 Good for PS Vita/3DS/Android transfers
  • 📧 Quick email support
  • ✅ Connects and works as expected

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Fails to connect to SFTP
  • 🐛 Converts quotes to smart quotes
  • 🐛 Awkward file browsing/selection
  • 🐛 Useless for editing code
  • 🐛 Unintuitive interface

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 Client Lite

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • SFTP connection failures
  • Smart quotes conversion in text editor
  • Awkward file selection and upload process
  • Inability to complete login
  • App crashes or doesn't launch
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  • Files become empty after editing
  • Purple background in lite version editor
  • Nag screens prevent app usage
  • Keyboard covers OK button on nag screens
  • Loss of files during editing
  • Rating prompts appear too frequently
  • Cannot connect to specific servers (FTPS, PS3)
  • Cannot save usernames
  • Latest update removed bookmark feature

Requested features

7 requests
  • Allow changing connection port
  • Add key file support
  • Improve interface for uploads/downloads
  • Fix smart quotes issue system-wide
  • Allow saving bookmarks in lite version
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  • Improve error messages
  • Allow access to all files

In-app purchases

None

FTPManager Pro

No in-app purchases

None

FTP Client Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTPManager Pro free?
FTPManager Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Client Lite free?
FTP Client Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FTPManager Pro or FTP Client Lite?
FTPManager Pro is rated higher. FTPManager Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while FTP Client Lite averages 3.9 from 75 ratings.
Do FTPManager Pro or FTP Client Lite have ads?
Neither FTPManager Pro nor FTP Client Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTPManager Pro or FTP Client Lite?
FTPManager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and FTP Client Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, FTPManager Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and FTP Client Lite on September 27, 2026.

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