FTP Client vs VM FileManager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTP Client
Access and edit your server files directly within your device's file manager. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS with secure encryption. Automate file transfers and tasks for increased productivity.
- FTP, SFTP, FTPS support
- Secure TLS encryption
- iCloud Keychain sync
- Mac Services menu upload
- Shortcuts app integration
- Automated routine tasks
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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.
VM FileManager
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Version 2.2 FileMove is your SFTP client for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Connect securely to your web server, hosting account or any SFTP-FTP server and manage your files directly from your device. Upload, download, edit, rename, move — everything in one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VM FileManager at none against FTP Client's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. VM FileManager asks for nothing beyond the download.
FTP Client ships an update every 8 days, VM FileManager every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTP Client | VM FileManager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Borum ApS | Vassillos Manolis |
In-app purchases
FTP Client
- FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
VM FileManager
No in-app purchases
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