Comparison

FTP Client vs Server

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Access server files in Files app
  • Supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS
  • TLS encryption
  • iCloud Keychain sync
  • Fast uploads via share sheet
  • Shortcuts app integration
Features
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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.

About

Server

Features
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Keep an eye on all your servers and websites — right from your home screen. Server Watcher lets you monitor any HTTP/HTTPS endpoint or TCP host in real time. Add your servers once and get instant status updates with response latency, so you always know what's up and what's down. Key Features HTTP & TCP monitoring — supports websites, APIs, and raw TCP hosts/ports Live latency display — see response time color-coded green, orange, or red Home Screen Widgets — Small, Medium, and Large widgets show your server status at a glance without opening the app Configurable refresh interval — choose from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, or manual only Export & Import — back up your server list as JSON; restore or merge across devices 20 languages supported — English, 繁體中文, 简体中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, Español, Português, Italiano, Nederlands, Русский, العربية, ภาษาไทย, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Polski, Türkçe, Українська, हिन्दी No account required. No data leaves your device.

Screenshots

FTP Client4 screens
Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Server at none against FTP Client's 3. FTP Client's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Client ships an update every 5 days, Server every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FTP Client versus Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP ClientServer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSLING FUNG SHEK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
None

Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Server free?
Server is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FTP Client or Server have ads?
Neither FTP Client nor Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTP Client or Server?
FTP Client ships an update every 5 days, and Server every 2 months. Most recently, FTP Client was updated on October 6, 2026 and Server on October 10, 2026.

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