Comparison

FTP Sprite vs EZ File Explorer

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

EZ File Explorer

Manage local and network files with extensive operations like copy, move, delete, rename, compress, and extract. Easily search and categorize files by type, including images, music, and documents.

Highlights
  • Local file management
  • Network file management
  • Compress and extract files
  • Search and categorize files
  • Copy, move, delete, rename
  • Hide and bookmark files
Features
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RS File Explorer makes it easy to manage your phone's local and network files. Local file management: You can copy, move, delete, rename, compress, extract files and more. Rich file operations: RS File Manager provides many basic file operations, including copying, cutting, deleting, and renaming files. Hide files, bookmark files, share files, compress files, unzip files, etc. are also provided. Search profiles: You can easily search any file you want to search. We also categorize file search. You can quickly filter files in categories, including images, music and videos File classification: RS File Manager categorizes files, you can view respective categories in photos, videos, music, documents, compressed files and manage and view them easily. Compressed file: You can easily manage compressed files, like extracting zip files Information about the auto-renewal of subscription: Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turn off. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Your auto-renew subscription can be managed or turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription during the free trial period. If your subscription expires – you will need to purchase a new subscription to access all premium features. The following subscription plans are available (price may vary depending on location): – 1-week subscription – US$4.99 with 3 days free trial You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Terms of Use: https://lethiphuongninh-4abcc.web.app/terms-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://lethiphuongninh-4abcc.web.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

FTP Sprite3 screens
EZ File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FTP Sprite at 56% against EZ File Explorer's 0%. FTP Sprite also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). EZ File Explorer's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. FTP Sprite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EZ File Explorer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EZ File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 61 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of FTP Sprite's written reviews are positive against 0% of EZ File Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, EZ File Explorer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FTP Sprite versus EZ File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP SpriteEZ File Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (14 ratings)3.8 (61 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1461 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游Le Thi Phuong Ninh

Customer experience

FTP Sprite

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative36.4%

EZ File Explorer

All ratings61 ratings
Positive70.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FTP Sprite

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
1 purchases

EZ File Explorer

Subscriptions1
  • RS File Explorer Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is FTP Sprite free?
FTP Sprite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EZ File Explorer free?
EZ File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FTP Sprite or EZ File Explorer?
EZ File Explorer is rated higher. FTP Sprite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while EZ File Explorer averages 3.8 from 61 ratings.
Do FTP Sprite or EZ File Explorer have ads?
FTP Sprite shows ads; EZ File Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, FTP Sprite or EZ File Explorer?
FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, and EZ File Explorer every 10 days. Most recently, FTP Sprite was updated on October 26, 2026 and EZ File Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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