FTPManager vs FTP On The Go Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTPManager
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.
- 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
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FTPManager 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 (FTP over TLS) server. * Access SFTP (SSH) server * Copy, move, rename and delete files. * Stream music and videos from FTP server to iPhone/iPad. * Sort and search files * Copy files among FTP servers, iPhones, iPads. * In-App FTP Server: Transfer files between computer and iPhone/iPad over WiFi. * 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 The free version can only create one connection with your FTP server. If you need create more connections, please purchase the Pro version. Follow us on twitter: @SkyjosApps
FTP On The Go Pro
Access and manage files on your server with a powerful FTP client. View various file types, including images, documents, and code, with a built-in editor. This upgrade unlocks all features for a desktop-class experience on your mobile device.
- FTP server browsing
- View images, documents, spreadsheets
- Play video and audio
- Color-coding code editor
- File management on the go
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A desktop class, award winning FTP client. Browse your server and view your files. View images, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Play video and audio. Open html, php, css, javascript, and more in the color coding editor. This new 4.0 version has all new designs and features! Upgrade within the app to activate everything. (This app requires an in-app purchase to activate. Owners of of "FTP On The Go" or "FTP On The Go PRO" get discounted upgrade pricing. Make sure they are installed on the same device when you tap to Activate the upgrade.)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FTPManager at 4.5 against FTP On The Go Pro's 3.7. FTPManager also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 73). FTP On The Go Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. FTP On The Go Pro sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FTPManager asks for nothing beyond the download.
FTPManager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager has 2.6K ratings behind it against 73, 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 38% of FTP On The Go Pro's.
FTPManager ships an update every 2 months, FTP On The Go Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTPManager | FTP On The Go Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better | 3.7 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews — better | 37.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | 73 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Skyjos Co., Ltd. | Headlight Software, Inc. |
Customer experience
FTPManager
FTP On The Go Pro
User reviews
FTPManager
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast file transfers
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure SFTP connections
- 💡 Useful for accessing remote files
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited to one FTP connection in free version
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or connection issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find/use file editing options
FTP On The Go Pro
From 73 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient FTP client
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick file transfers
- 👍 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Powerful text editor
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive upgrade process
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unreliable FTP connections
- 🐛 Broken features after updates
Bugs and requests
FTPManager
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unreliable file transfers, especially for large files
- Issues with editing HTML/text files
- Disappearing files after app updates
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to upload files in free version
- Option to manage multiple FTP/SFTP connections
- Improved file management tools (select all, batch upload/download)
FTP On The Go Pro
Reported bugs
5 issues- Activation process crashes the app
- Text editor freezes and loses content
- Inability to create new directories
- Saved files not loading properly
- FTP uploads and downloads failing
Requested features
5 requests- Thumbnail view for images/videos
- Dark mode option
- Improved Dropbox integration
- Undo/redo functionality in text editor
- More customization options
In-app purchases
FTPManager
No in-app purchases
FTP On The Go Pro
- "Activate FTP On The Go PRO for iOS 7" with 3.x Pro discount$4.99
- "Activate FTP On The Go PRO for iOS 7" with 3.x discount$6.99
- "Activate FTP On The Go PRO for iOS 7"$9.99
