Comparison

FTP Client vs Vermilion

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

Vermilion

Features
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Vermilion is a voice-first AI assistant that speaks back — and illustrates its answers. Ask about the nearest coffee shop, the weekend forecast, or the tallest mountain on each continent. Vermilion answers out loud and adds maps, charts, and images as you talk — so you see the answer, not just hear it. TALK NATURALLY Speak as you would to a person. Vermilion replies in a natural voice, with several to choose from. Ask follow-ups, change direction, think out loud. ANSWERS YOU CAN SEE • Maps — find places and travel times, powered by Apple Maps • Charts — compare data at a glance • Images — see what you're asking about WEATHER Current conditions and forecasts anywhere, powered by Apple Weather. 97 LANGUAGES Speak and listen in any of 97 languages, and switch languages mid-conversation. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE • CarPlay — talk with Vermilion in your car (requires iOS 26.4 or later) • Controls — add Vermilion to Control Center or the Lock Screen, or assign it to the Action button BUILT FOR PRIVACY • No account — open the app and start talking. • Your storage — conversations are saved in your own iCloud account, never on Vermilion's servers. • No profiling — each conversation stands alone. Your chats aren't combined to build a picture of you. FREE & PRIVATE PLANS Every feature works on both plans. The difference is training: • Free — uses Google's free AI service. Google may use your conversations to train its AI models. • Private — your conversations are never used to train AI models. Your subscription pays for the AI service that makes this possible. Vermilion is built by a solo developer — your subscription keeps it going. Terms of Use: https://leptos-null.github.io/Vermilion/terms.html

Screenshots

FTP Client4 screens
Vermilion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FTP Client at every 8 days against Vermilion's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FTP Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Vermilion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FTP Client ships an update every 8 days, Vermilion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FTP Client versus Vermilion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP ClientVermilion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSLateef Sanford

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FTP Client

Subscriptions1
  • FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
1 purchases

Vermilion

Subscriptions1
  • Paid Plan$5.991 Month

Questions

Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vermilion free?
Vermilion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FTP Client or Vermilion have ads?
Neither FTP Client nor Vermilion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FTP Client or Vermilion?
FTP Client ships an update every 8 days, and Vermilion every 2 months. Most recently, FTP Client was updated on November 3, 2026 and Vermilion on October 25, 2026.

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