# FTPManager vs Sony Pictures Connect

The clearest difference is rating: FTPManager at 4.5 against Sony Pictures Connect's 3.6. FTPManager also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 34) and review sentiment (48% vs 33%). Sony Pictures Connect's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FTPManager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager has 2.6K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of FTPManager's written reviews are positive against 33% of Sony Pictures Connect's.

FTPManager ships an update every 2 months, Sony Pictures Connect fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FTPManager | Sony Pictures Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftpmanager-ftp-sftp-client/id525959186/reviews)** | [3.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-pictures-connect/id1285753845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [Sony Pictures Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1285753844) |

## What reviewers say

### FTPManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftpmanager-ftp-sftp-client/id525959186)

Access and manage files on remote FTP and SFTP servers directly from your device. Stream media, edit text files with syntax highlighting, and transfer files between your device and servers, or even between nearby devices.

**Highlights:** Access FTP and SFTP servers, Stream music and videos, Copy, move, rename, delete files, Transfer files between devices, In-app text editor with syntax highlighting, Nearby file transfer

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure SFTP connections
- 💡 Useful for accessing remote files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to one FTP connection in free version
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find/use file editing options

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable file transfers, especially for large files
- Issues with editing HTML/text files
- Disappearing files after app updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload files in free version
- Option to manage multiple FTP/SFTP connections
- Improved file management tools (select all, batch upload/download)


### Sony Pictures Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sony-pictures-connect/id1285753845)

This app provides authorized employees and business partners with access to select Sony Pictures content for promotional and sales purposes. Access is granted via invitation only.

**Highlights:** Access select Sony Pictures content, For authorized employees and partners, Promotional and sales use, Invitation-only accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FTPManager free?

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

### Is Sony Pictures Connect free?

Sony Pictures Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FTPManager or Sony Pictures Connect?

FTPManager is rated higher. FTPManager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Sony Pictures Connect averages 3.6 from 34 ratings.

### Do FTPManager or Sony Pictures Connect have ads?

Neither FTPManager nor Sony Pictures Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FTPManager or Sony Pictures Connect?

FTPManager ships an update every 2 months, and Sony Pictures Connect fortnightly. Most recently, FTPManager was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sony Pictures Connect on October 26, 2026.

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