Comparison

FTPManager 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

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
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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

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

FTPManager4 screens
FTP Client Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FTPManager at 4.5 against FTP Client Lite's 3.9. FTPManager also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 75). FTP Client Lite's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTPManager holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager has 2.6K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 49% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTPManager 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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FTPManager versus FTP Client Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTPManagerFTP Client Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better3.9 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews48.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — 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

All ratings2,588 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative44.1%

FTP Client Lite

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

User reviews

FTPManager

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What 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 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

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 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

No in-app purchases

None

FTP Client Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTPManager free?
FTPManager is free to download, 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 or FTP Client Lite?
FTPManager is rated higher. FTPManager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while FTP Client Lite averages 3.9 from 75 ratings.
Do FTPManager or FTP Client Lite have ads?
Neither FTPManager nor FTP Client Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTPManager or FTP Client Lite?
FTPManager ships an update every 2 months, and FTP Client Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, FTPManager was updated on September 29, 2026 and FTP Client Lite on September 27, 2026.

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