DigitalOcean Manager vs FTP Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DigitalOcean Manager
Monitor and manage your cloud servers from your mobile device. View server status, reboot instances, and create snapshots for backup.
- View Droplet status
- Reboot Droplets
- Create snapshots
- Manage cloud servers
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You can view your Droplets with this App and check their status. You can also reboot your Droplet or make a snapshot.
FTP Client
Access and edit server files directly from your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers with shortcuts for increased productivity.
- Access server files in Files app
- Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS
- TLS encryption
- iCloud Keychain sync
- Fast uploads via share sheet
- Shortcuts app integration
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FTP Files puts your server content in the Files app & Finder with minimum setup or hassle. Open and edit with any app at your convenience. The app supports FTP, SFTP and FTPS with implicit or explicit TLS encryption and your server configurations are synced between iPhone, iPad and Mac if you have iCloud Keychain enabled. Uploading files from the Mac services menu and share sheet is supported and very fast as target directories are remembered for different file types. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase. Powerful automation is included, allowing you to work with the Shortcuts app for listing, downloading, and uploading files. It's designed to automate your routine tasks, increasing your productivity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FTP Client at 4.5 against DigitalOcean Manager's 3.4. FTP Client also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 45%). DigitalOcean Manager's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. DigitalOcean Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FTP Client holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FTP Client has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of DigitalOcean Manager's written reviews are positive against 74% of FTP Client's.
DigitalOcean Manager ships an update every 2 months, FTP Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DigitalOcean Manager | FTP Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (37 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 37 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philip Heinser | Anders Borum ApS |
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DigitalOcean Manager
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In-app purchases
DigitalOcean Manager
- Small Donation$2.99
FTP Client
- FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
- Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
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