# iTransfer vs FTPManager

The clearest difference is rating: iTransfer at 4.1 against FTPManager's 3.3. iTransfer also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 25%) and ratings volume (215 vs 7). FTPManager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTransfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTPManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

iTransfer holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTransfer has 215 ratings behind it against 7, 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 25% of FTPManager's.

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, FTPManager every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTransfer | FTPManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itransfer-file-transfer-tool/id530424200/reviews)** | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftpmanager-ftp-and-sftp-client/id6754542452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **52.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComcSoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/413971334) | [Penghui Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/421609849) |

## 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


### FTPManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftpmanager-ftp-and-sftp-client/id6754542452)

This app offers comprehensive file management and transfer capabilities for iOS devices. It allows users to connect to various servers, manage local files, stream media, and secure their data with a passcode lock.

**Highlights:** Full FTP, SFTP & FTPS Support, Local File Management with Recycle Bin, Built-in Viewers & Players, Wi-Fi File Transfer, Stream Media from Servers, App Passcode Lock

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTransfer free?

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

### Is FTPManager free?

FTPManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTransfer or FTPManager?

iTransfer is rated higher. iTransfer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while FTPManager averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do iTransfer or FTPManager have ads?

iTransfer shows ads; FTPManager does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTransfer or FTPManager?

iTransfer ships an update every 4 months, and FTPManager every 10 days. Most recently, iTransfer was updated on October 24, 2026 and FTPManager on October 28, 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.*