FTP Client vs WhichBox
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.
WhichBox
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Which box did you put the charger in? WhichBox keeps a simple inventory of the things you pack into moving and storage boxes. Give each physical box a number, add what's inside, then search when you need something back. Pack without slowing down • New boxes get the next number automatically • Add several items at once, one per line • Save an optional location and photo Find it later • Search the items still inside your boxes as you type • Open the right box directly from a result • Mark an item as removed, then restore it if you put it back Use QR labels when they help Create a QR label for any box, then share or print it. Scan the label in WhichBox to open that box without searching. Your inventory stays on your iPhone There is no account, analytics, or tracking. Inventory and search work without internet. WhichBox is useful during a move, a renovation, or for seasonal storage. It also works for boxes kept in the garage, attic, basement, or storage room.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhichBox at none against FTP Client's 3. FTP Client's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FTP Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. WhichBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FTP Client | WhichBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (37 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Borum ApS | BearField IT AB |
In-app purchases
FTP Client
- FTP Files Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime FTP Pro$13.99
- Lifetime FTP Pro$14.99
WhichBox
No in-app purchases









