FTP Client vs FreeMcServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
FreeMcServer
Manage your Minecraft server directly from your iOS device. Monitor status, control your server, access the console, and renew your hosting with ease. Enjoy a seamless experience for all your Minecraft hosting needs.
- Server overview monitoring
- Start and stop server
- Console and command access
- Server renewal
- Real-time status updates
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Introducing FreeMcServer, the top choice for free Minecraft server hosting, now conveniently available on your iOS device! Experience smooth server management and customization through our feature-packed app, designed to cater to all your Minecraft hosting needs. With the FreeMcServer app, you can: - Monitor Server Overview: Keep track of your server's general overview and status in real-time, ensuring optimal performance. - Server Control: Start and stop your server with ease, maintaining full control over your Minecraft world. - Access Console & Commands: View your server's console and send commands directly from your device, ensuring a seamless gaming experience. - Renew Your Server: Easily renew your server to keep it up and running without any interruptions. Download now and explore the endless possibilities for your Minecraft world! Please note that this app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Minecraft or Mojang.
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Verdict
FTP Client and FreeMcServer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of FTP Client's written reviews are positive against 20% of FreeMcServer's. FTP Client also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). FreeMcServer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. FreeMcServer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FTP Client against 4.4 for FreeMcServer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 80 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of FTP Client's written reviews are positive against 20% of FreeMcServer's.
FTP Client ships an update every 5 days, FreeMcServer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTP Client | FreeMcServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (35 ratings) — better | 4.4 (80 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 80 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Borum ApS | Nuno Facha |
Customer experience
FTP Client
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In-app purchases
FTP Client
- FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
- Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
FreeMcServer
No in-app purchases
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