Comparison

iTransfer Pro 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

iTransfer Pro

Easily transfer files between your device and cloud storage services like Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS servers with advanced authentication options. Manage, view, and share your documents and media files efficiently.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive integration (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive)
  • FTP, SFTP, FTPS server support
  • Private key authentication for SFTP
  • File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
  • View and open various file types
  • Email and share files
  • Password protection
Features
Read full description

iTransfer Pro is the Pro Version of iTransfer, the No. 1 App for file transfer on iPhone/iPad. Besides all the features available on iTransfer, the Pro Version has more features, which are essential to business and professional users, including Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive access. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers, DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 3. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 4. Email files. 5. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 6. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 7. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 8. Play photo slideshows. 9. Playback music and videos. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer Pro provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.

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

iTransfer Pro4 screens
FTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FTP Client at Free against iTransfer Pro's $5.99. FTP Client also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). iTransfer Pro's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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 Client is free to download; iTransfer Pro costs $5.99 up front. FTP Client sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iTransfer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTransfer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iTransfer Pro's written reviews are positive against 29% of FTP Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTransfer Pro ships an update every 4 months, FTP Client every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iTransfer Pro versus FTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTransfer ProFTP Client
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (81 ratings) — better3.2 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews30.9% of reviews — better29.3% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better57
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComcSoft CorporationLoopbots Technology

Customer experience

iTransfer Pro

All ratings81 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative60.9%

FTP Client

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

In-app purchases

None

iTransfer Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FTP Client

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$1.99

Questions

Is iTransfer Pro free?
iTransfer Pro costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTransfer Pro or FTP Client?
iTransfer Pro is rated higher. iTransfer Pro averages 4.2 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while FTP Client averages 3.2 from 57 ratings.
Do iTransfer Pro or FTP Client have ads?
Neither iTransfer Pro nor FTP Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTransfer Pro or FTP Client?
iTransfer Pro ships an update every 4 months, and FTP Client every 2 months. Most recently, iTransfer Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and FTP Client on September 21, 2026.

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