# iTransfer vs FTP Sprite

The clearest difference is rating: iTransfer at 4.1 against FTP Sprite's 3.1. iTransfer also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 14). FTP Sprite's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FTP Sprite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer has 214 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of iTransfer's written reviews are positive against 55% of FTP Sprite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTransfer | FTP Sprite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200/reviews)** | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-sprite/id541502612/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) |

## What reviewers say

### iTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy file transfers
- 👍 Useful for managing files
- 🔒 SFTP support
- 💡 Allows music/photo uploads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
- 👎 Limited free version
- 👎 Aggressive upgrade prompts
- 👎 Difficult to use interface

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### FTP Sprite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-sprite/id541502612)

This app transforms your iOS device into a versatile FTP client, enabling you to download and upload files to and from FTP servers. It also offers robust local file management, sharing capabilities via Wi-Fi and USB, and a wide range of file viewing options for various document, image, and video formats.

**Highlights:** FTP client functionality, Multiple file/folder download/upload, Wi-Fi and USB file sharing, Local file management, Document and media viewer, File compression/decompression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTransfer free?

iTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FTP Sprite free?

FTP Sprite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTransfer or FTP Sprite?

iTransfer is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while FTP Sprite averages 3.1 from 14 ratings.

### Do iTransfer or FTP Sprite have ads?

Both iTransfer and FTP Sprite show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTransfer or FTP Sprite?

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and FTP Sprite every 4 months. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on September 13, 2026 and FTP Sprite on August 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*