Comparison

FTPManager vs SQLBuddy

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
Read full description

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

SQLBuddy

This app allows you to connect to multiple database types, run SQL queries, and export results to Excel or PDF. You can also edit and delete database rows directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to MySQL, Interbase, SQLite, Oracle, PostgreSQL
  • Run SQL queries and updates
  • Edit and delete database rows
  • Export query results to Excel (xlsx) and PDF
  • Print query results
  • Syntax highlighting for SQL
Features
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MySQL client, Interbase client, SQLite client, Oracle client, PostgreSQL client all in one, SQL manager, SQL tool for making SQL reports to excel or PDF or printer. Syntax highlighting for SQL! Sort or filter the results by multiple fields. You can edit rows in the database with just one click - or delete a row! SQL Manager APP with editing. Mysql to PDF, interbase report to pdf all in one buddy! Mysql query printer. Brace your tablets, SQL reports are coming! Have you ever woke up and really wanted to do an SQL query on your tablet or phone, and wanted to email it to your friends (or your boss? - nevermind!). Have you ever dreamed about sitting in the deepest, darkest room of your home (or office maybe? - nevermind, buddy!) and EUREKA,you just came up with a great SQL and really wanted to try it! Well, your wishes have been granted, your new Buddy can just do the job for you! SQL Buddy is the ultimate handyman for connecting to MySQL/Interbase/SQLite/Oracle/PostgreSQL for running queries (or updates man, no problem!), but your coolest buddy can even send it to you in Excel or PDF or it can even print it for you! It's an early version, don't give it queries with 10k results, it's not gonna be fast - yet! Also your printer is gonna be mad for huge queries! In other words: SQL Buddy is an SQL Tool for running queries onMySQL/Interbase/SQLite/Oracle/PostgreSQL databases and extracting the results in Excel (xlsx) and PDF - or you can even print it!

Screenshots

FTPManager4 screens
SQLBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTPManager at 48% against SQLBuddy's 0%. FTPManager also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 1). SQLBuddy's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTPManager has 2.6K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of SQLBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTPManager ships an update every 2 months, SQLBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FTPManager versus SQLBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTPManagerSQLBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.6K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.6K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.E-Szoftver Kft.

Customer experience

FTPManager

All ratings2,588 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive48.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative44.3%

SQLBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

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)

SQLBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FTPManager

No in-app purchases

None

SQLBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTPManager free?
FTPManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQLBuddy free?
SQLBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FTPManager or SQLBuddy?
FTPManager is rated higher. FTPManager averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while SQLBuddy averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FTPManager or SQLBuddy have ads?
Neither FTPManager nor SQLBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTPManager or SQLBuddy?
FTPManager ships an update every 2 months, and SQLBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, FTPManager was updated on October 11, 2026 and SQLBuddy on September 19, 2026.

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