Comparison

FTP Sprite vs 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

File Explorer

Organize, view, and protect your important files on your iPhone or iPad. Easily transfer files via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or iCloud, and preview various document types. Secure your data with passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Bluetooth file exchange
  • iCloud file management
  • Multi-format file preview
  • Passcode protection
  • File compression
Features
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File Explorer is the privacy app to organize and view all your files on your iPhone or iPad. Always have your important files with you, protect your privacy perfectly file. Features: * Upload/download files by using web browser in computer via Wifi connection. And you can enable http access password to protect the privacy * Exchange files with other iDevices (having Share installed in the device) via BLUETOOTH. NOTE: no WIFI or 3G connection needed in this scenario and no extra fees. * Upload/download files to iCloud * Quick preview many kind of files (music, video, documents, PDF, images) * Open files in other apps and vise versa * Create/delete/move/rename operations are all supported * Compress files and send them via email * App could be protected by passcode √ Upload/download files via iTunes √ Easy WiFi Transfer √ Import from Photo App(Camera Roll) √ In App Camera √ Bluetooth Transfer between Devices(Both devices must install iVault) We value the user experience of every customer, but we cannot respond to you based on your comments. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding usage, please feel free to contact our customer service email at any time AppDev365@gmail.com Contact us and we will do our best to provide you with services.

Screenshots

FTP Sprite3 screens
File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Explorer at 3.9 against FTP Sprite's 3.1. File Explorer also leads on ratings volume (79 vs 14) and review sentiment (65% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 File Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Explorer has 79 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 65% of File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, File Explorer every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FTP Sprite versus File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP SpriteFile Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (14 ratings)3.9 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.7% of reviews65.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1479 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游农 葛

Customer experience

FTP Sprite

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

File Explorer

All ratings79 ratings
Positive67.1%
Neutral12.7%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FTP Sprite

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
2 purchases

File Explorer

One-time2
  • Remove advertisement$0.99
  • Vedio Player$1.99

Questions

Is FTP Sprite free?
FTP Sprite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Explorer free?
File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FTP Sprite or File Explorer?
File Explorer is rated higher. FTP Sprite averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while File Explorer averages 3.9 from 79 ratings.
Do FTP Sprite or File Explorer have ads?
Both FTP Sprite and File Explorer show ads.
Which is updated more often, FTP Sprite or File Explorer?
FTP Sprite ships an update every 4 months, and File Explorer every 3 months. Most recently, FTP Sprite was updated on November 1, 2026 and File Explorer on November 1, 2026.

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