Comparison

NapCat vs SFTP File Provider

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NapCat

Access and read your favorite GitHub repositories offline on any device. This app offers a powerful code editor and comfortable reading experience with syntax highlighting for over 90 languages. Enjoy your code anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Offline Git client
  • Code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Starred repository access
  • Supports 90+ languages
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Reading and exploring source code should be enjoyable and not limited to your desktop. NapCat is a GitHub client that lets you download your most-used or favorite projects for offline reading and coding on the go. Features: • Universal: one app for all your devices • Fully offline Git client • Powerful code editor • Private Coding Agent Built-In (*) • Comfortable offline reading with beautiful syntax highlighting • Quick access to starred repositories • Support for 90+ languages and 30 themes, so you can read comfortably in bright sunlight or late at night (**) What users say: "Oh @napcatapp, you're the best discovery I've made all month." -- @davidlesches "The best code reader ever for iOS: NapCat - A GitHub Client" -- @elia "If you're in the market for a free iPhone github code reader, I totally recommend NapCat" — @drewbiewubie "NapCat on iPad is great when you want to offline study something cool on github" — @siuying ----- • Full version: access to all themes • Full version: unlimited offline code storage • Full version: access to private repositories ----- * Agent run locally, only context is sent to LLM ** Access to all themes is available with the Full Version upgrade Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

SFTP File Provider

Access and manage files on remote SFTP servers directly from your mobile device. Integrates seamlessly with the iOS Files app, making cloud and home network files accessible to all compatible applications. An optional in-app purchase unlocks unlimited server connections and premium features.

Highlights
  • Access SFTP servers
  • Integrates with Files app
  • Supports SSH/Secure File Transfer Protocol
  • Add remote servers
  • Unlock premium features with in-app purchase
Features
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Use SFTP to access files and folders in the cloud or on the home network, served by the SSH/Secure File Transfer Protocol. SFTP provides the connection, making the remote files available for the rest of the phone: for all apps that are using the standard iOS file selector, including the Files app itself. After installing SFTP, open the app, and add your remote servers. Then, from the Files app, go to Browse/Locations and enable the new location provider called "SFTP". Power users can add unlimited number of servers with the in-app purchase "SFTP Pro". This is a one-time purchase unlocking all premium features in the app.

Screenshots

NapCat4 screens
SFTP File Provider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NapCat at 3.7 against SFTP File Provider's 2.9. NapCat also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. NapCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SFTP File Provider 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

NapCat holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of NapCat's written reviews are positive against 50% of SFTP File Provider's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NapCat ships an update every 4 months, SFTP File Provider every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NapCat versus SFTP File Provider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNapCatSFTP File Provider
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (7 ratings) — better2.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings714 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShotdoorAkos Polster

Customer experience

NapCat

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative24.2%

SFTP File Provider

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NapCat

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Pro$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • NapCat Upgrade$12.99
2 purchases

SFTP File Provider

One-time2
  • Coffee$0.99
  • SFTP Pro$9.99

Questions

Is NapCat free?
NapCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SFTP File Provider free?
SFTP File Provider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NapCat or SFTP File Provider?
NapCat is rated higher. NapCat averages 3.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SFTP File Provider averages 2.9 from 14 ratings.
Do NapCat or SFTP File Provider have ads?
Neither NapCat nor SFTP File Provider shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NapCat or SFTP File Provider?
NapCat ships an update every 4 months, and SFTP File Provider every 3 months. Most recently, NapCat was updated on October 1, 2026 and SFTP File Provider on September 13, 2026.

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