Comparison

iTransfer vs FTP Rush

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTransfer

Securely transfer files between your device, cloud storage, and FTP servers. Manage, view, and share documents and photos with ease. Offers robust security features for business professionals.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, GoogleDrive)
  • FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and play various file types
  • Email and print documents
  • Password protection
Features
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No. 1 App for file upload/download on iPhone/iPad! Most secure file download/upload tool for business and professional users. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers. 3. Upload/download files to/from DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 4. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 5. Email files. 6. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 7. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 8. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 9. Play photo slideshows. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

About

FTP Rush

This utility app facilitates secure file transfers via FTP, SFTP, and multiple cloud storage services. It enables direct server-to-server transfers across various protocols, offering a comprehensive solution for managing digital assets.

Highlights
  • FTP/SFTP client
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3)
  • Server-to-server file transfer
  • Cross-protocol support
  • Free to use
Features
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FTP Rush is a powerful and free file transfer software. It is not only an FTP/SFTP client but also a cloud storage client (support Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive, and Amazon S3). It also supports server-to-server file transfer between any protocols.

Screenshots

iTransfer4 screens
FTP Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FTP Rush at 4.6 against iTransfer's 4.1. FTP Rush also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). iTransfer's advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 30). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTP Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FTP Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer has 214 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of iTransfer's written reviews are positive against 73% of FTP Rush's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, FTP Rush every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iTransfer versus FTP Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTransferFTP Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (214 ratings)4.6 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.1% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings214 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft Corporation东 何

Customer experience

iTransfer

All ratings214 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive52.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative42.6%

FTP Rush

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative22.7%

Bugs and requests

iTransfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add SFTP/FTP servers
  • Uploads/downloads fail randomly
  • Incompatible with certain file types
  • Crashes when trying to access servers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Ability to edit server configurations
  • Background upload/download support
  • Improved file browsing and selection

FTP Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTransfer

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

FTP Rush

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTransfer free?
iTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTP Rush free?
FTP Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTransfer or FTP Rush?
FTP Rush is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while FTP Rush averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.
Do iTransfer or FTP Rush have ads?
iTransfer shows ads; FTP Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, iTransfer or FTP Rush?
iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and FTP Rush every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on September 13, 2026 and FTP Rush on August 27, 2026.

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