Comparison

FTP Sprite vs GoFTP Server

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

GoFTP Server

Easily share files between your mobile device and computers using the standard FTP protocol. Transfer photos, videos, and documents wirelessly over Wi-Fi without needing cloud services or cables. Access your device like a wireless drive from any computer on your network.

Highlights
  • Wireless file transfer over Wi-Fi
  • FTP standard support
  • Two-way file transfers
  • No cloud services needed
  • Access as a wireless drive
  • Private network sharing
Features
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GoFTP Server lets you seamlessly share files between your mobile device and your other devices. FTP is a standard network protocol supported by various applications available on almost any device with a network connection. With GoFTP Server, you can easily transfer photos, videos, documents, and any other files between your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Windows, Linux, or any device with an FTP client. Enjoy fast file transfers over Wi-Fi, no cables required. • Effortlessly move photos and videos from your iPhone to any Windows, Linux, or Mac computer - no cloud services needed. • Connect to the app on your iPhone using the built-in FTP clients available on most operating systems - usually no additional software is required on your computer. • Enjoy smooth two-way file transfers: send files from your iPhone to your computer or bring files back onto your device. • Export photos and videos with your Photos albums preserved - albums become folders, keeping your media organized. • Take advantage of the universal FTP standard to share files even with older computers and legacy devices. • Transfer everything over Wi-Fi and enjoy complete freedom - no cables, no adapters, no hassle. • Turn your iPhone into a mini wireless drive accessible from any device on your network. • Share files privately within your own Wi-Fi network - with no third-party servers and no internet connection required.

Screenshots

FTP Sprite3 screens
GoFTP Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FTP Sprite at Free against GoFTP Server's $3.99. GoFTP Server's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, 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

FTP Sprite is free to download; GoFTP Server costs $3.99 up front. FTP Sprite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GoFTP Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GoFTP Server holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 68 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of FTP Sprite's written reviews are positive against 78% of GoFTP Server's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, GoFTP Server every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FTP Sprite versus GoFTP Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP SpriteGoFTP Server
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating3.1 (14 ratings)4.8 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1468 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游Leszek Szary

Customer experience

FTP Sprite

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

GoFTP Server

All ratings68 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FTP Sprite

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
None

GoFTP Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTP Sprite free?
FTP Sprite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoFTP Server free?
GoFTP Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FTP Sprite or GoFTP Server?
GoFTP Server is rated higher. FTP Sprite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GoFTP Server averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.
Do FTP Sprite or GoFTP Server have ads?
FTP Sprite shows ads; GoFTP Server does not.
Which is updated more often, FTP Sprite or GoFTP Server?
FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, and GoFTP Server every 5 months. Most recently, FTP Sprite was updated on August 30, 2026 and GoFTP Server on September 23, 2026.

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