Comparison

FTP Sprite vs FTP Client

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

Head to head
About

FTP Sprite

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
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FTP Sprite can turn your iPhone, ipad, ipod into ftp client, download files from ftp server and upload files into ftp server. *****specifically as follows: *****FTP Action ** Add, modify, delete ftp server ** Download multiple files/folder Supported ** Upload multiple files/folder Supported ** Living progress ** View files online ** Create folder online ** Download and upload history ** Sorting by file name, create date and file size *****Local File Sharing ** USB File Sharing via iTunes ** Http File Sharing via WiFi,Support Safari, chrome, firefox and IE6/7/8/9 ** Chrome and Firefox Supported upload multiple files ** Email multiple files/folder Supported ** Open files using other applications *****Local File Manage ** New Folder ** Sorting by file name, create date and file type ** View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders ** Glide deleting function ** Select all and Cancel all ** Photo import Supported ** Bookmark supported *****File View ** New plain text(default encoding UTF-8),Convert plain file encoding (Unicode,UTF-8 etc) [.txt] ** External file content copy or paste ** Photo View, Zoom [.png .jpg .jpeg .gif .bmp .xbm .tif .tiff etc]; ** Document reader [.pdf .rtf .csv .rtfd .doc .docx .xls .xlsx .ppt .pptx (office 2003 or later) etc] ** Video Player [.mp4] ** File Compression and Decompression [.zip .rar] ** Extract files from encryption .rar ** Multi-touch Supported, Zoom files ** Landscape mode supported ** iPad-compatible

About

FTP Client

This app acts as a file manager and explorer for your servers and shared networks. It allows you to securely upload and download any file type, manage files, and access network shares. It offers robust security features and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Unlimited FTP accounts
  • Upload and download any file
  • Password and biometric lock
  • Access macOS and Windows network shares
  • Rich text file editor
  • File and directory management
Read full description

What is an FTP client? FTP client is file transfer is a very easy-to-use FTP file manager app with an easy interface. FTP manager will keep your file safe, you can upload and download any type of file from your server by using the FTP client manager app. One can secure the FTP Client with a password, finger lock & face lock. So basically it can work like a file manager or file explorer for your shared network and your server. You can check out more features about FTP manager in the below descriptions and explore our app through it. This FTP client manage app is very useful in office activity or useful for developers, and server managers to transfer files from local device to server. The app provides the best file manager and file explorer experience ever. You can have access over networks shared on macOS, Windows, and SMB/CIFS protocol. Scroll down for more features available in the app. One of the best apps to access your FTP on the go. access any FTP and sFTP server with this great app. ▶▶▶ Access All Premium Features Full FREE ◀◀◀ ◆◆ App Features ◆◆ ▶ Lightweight and with great UI experience ▶ IOS latest material concept design ▶ Add an Unlimited Number of FTP accounts ▶ Download And Upload any type of file ▶ Import any files from other apps ▶ Export downloaded files to any other app ▶ Rich and powerful text file editor ▶ Password lock & Fingerprint lock ▶ View In List And Grid Mode ▶ Access network share on macOS, windows ▶ Bookmarks of folder and files ▶ FTP Client optimized for smartphones and tablets ◆◆ FTP Features ◆◆ ▶ List All Files and Directories ▶ Show/Hide hidden files ▶ Get info of any file and folder ▶ Copy Paste to anywhere on FTP ▶ Move Files ▶ Delete Files ▶ Rename File ▶ Create New File ▶ Create New Directory ▶ Upload File ▶ Download File ▶ File Permission ▶ Multiple file Operation ▶ Search within the folder ▶ Sorting: Name, ManyDate, Size, and Type ▶ Show Current Location Path Only FTP clients with an unlimited feature for free. ▶▶ Supported languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. **Note: All the supported languages are machine translations. There are possibilities of mistakes in any language. If you find any type of mistake, please write to us at contact@loopbots.com and we will verify and resolve it. **NOTE: We do not apply any action without user interaction. We are not responsible for any issues. We do not maintain any type of Log. For more queries please contact us at: contact@loopbots.com.

Screenshots

FTP Sprite3 screens
FTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FTP Client at none against FTP Sprite's shown. FTP Client also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 14). FTP Sprite's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 29%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. FTP Sprite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FTP Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for FTP Sprite against 3.2 for FTP Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 57 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of FTP Sprite's written reviews are positive against 29% of FTP Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, FTP Client every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FTP Sprite versus FTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP SpriteFTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (14 ratings)3.2 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews — better29.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1457 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游Loopbots Technology

Customer experience

FTP Sprite

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative38.3%

FTP Client

All ratings57 ratings
Positive54.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive29.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative65.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FTP Sprite

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
1 purchases

FTP Client

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$1.99

Questions

Is FTP Sprite free?
FTP Sprite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FTP Sprite or FTP Client?
FTP Client is rated higher. FTP Sprite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while FTP Client averages 3.2 from 57 ratings.
Do FTP Sprite or FTP Client have ads?
FTP Sprite shows ads; FTP Client does not.
Which is updated more often, FTP Sprite or FTP Client?
FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, and FTP Client every 2 months. Most recently, FTP Sprite was updated on August 30, 2026 and FTP Client on September 21, 2026.

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