# FTP Sprite vs File Explorer & Player

The clearest difference is rating: File Explorer & Player at 4.6 against FTP Sprite's 3.1. File Explorer & Player also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 56%). FTP Sprite's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FTP Sprite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and File Explorer & Player sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

File Explorer & Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer & Player has 124 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of FTP Sprite's written reviews are positive against 78% of File Explorer & Player's.

FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, File Explorer & Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FTP Sprite | File Explorer & Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftp-sprite/id541502612/reviews) | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | 55.7% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锦文 游](https://appshunter.io/developer/406832160) | [Remote Sunrise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/619088610) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### File Explorer & Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-and-player/id1113281296)

Access and stream files from your Mac wirelessly on your iPhone or iPad. View photos, documents, and play videos directly from your computer. Transfer files and even use your iOS device as a portable drive.

**Highlights:** Stream video from Mac, View photos and documents, Transfer files to iOS, Use iOS as a drive, Wireless Mac access

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro Version - 1M | $1.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro Version | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to PRO | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FTP Sprite free?

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

### Is File Explorer & Player free?

File Explorer & Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FTP Sprite or File Explorer & Player?

File Explorer & Player is rated higher. FTP Sprite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while File Explorer & Player averages 4.6 from 124 ratings.

### Do FTP Sprite or File Explorer & Player have ads?

Both FTP Sprite and File Explorer & Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FTP Sprite or File Explorer & Player?

FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, and File Explorer & Player every 3 weeks. Most recently, FTP Sprite was updated on October 17, 2026 and File Explorer & Player on October 18, 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.*