SurlfBird vs RetroFTP

SurlfBird solves a long-standing problem. You run a Windows desktop computer and an iPhone/iPad side by side. You use a shared file storage like ownCloud, Nextcloud, Dropbox, WebDAV or something similar to transfer your data between the devices. This works fine for office documents, text documents. If, like me, you like to save URLs from internet sessions in your shared storage for later reading or as a reminder, you will find a .url file when viewing the replicated storage on the iOS device. You can copy its contents to the Notes application and click the link there. Now you have SurlfBird to help you. Just share the url file with SurlfBird and it will grep the URL from the .url file and open Safari with that URL. Very small and simple application, no extra internet traffic or anything.

RetroFTP is a retro-styled FTP client for iOS that connects to FTP servers on your local network. Transfer files between your iPhone and any device running an FTP server — including media servers, NAS drives, computers, and more. FEATURES • Connect to any FTP server on your local Wi-Fi network • Browse remote directories with a full-featured file browser • Download and upload files with real-time progress tracking • Queue multiple transfers and manage them from one place • Save connection bookmarks for quick access • Favorite frequently used directories for one-tap navigation • Search files within the current directory or recursively • Create, rename, and delete files and folders remotely • Share downloaded files directly from the app • Share files from other apps to RetroFTP for easy uploading • Sort files by name, size, or date RETRO DESIGN Built with a pixel-art aesthetic inspired by classic gaming — neon green and cyan accents, CRT scanline effects, and the Press Start 2P pixel font. A nostalgic look for managing your devices. PRO UPGRADE Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase: • 4 concurrent transfers (free: 1 at a time) • Background transfers — switch apps without interrupting downloads • Remove all banner and interstitial ads • Unlimited bookmarks and favorites • Live Activity progress on your Lock Screen TECHNICAL DETAILS • FTP and FTPS/TLS (ports 21 and 990 by default, customizable) • Passive mode with automatic PASV IP correction • Anonymous or authenticated login • MLSD support with LIST fallback for maximum compatibility • Binary transfer mode for all file types PRIVACY FIRST All your connection data, bookmarks, and files stay on your device. The free version uses Google AdMob; tracking is requested only with your permission. Anonymous analytics via TelemetryDeck help us improve the app — they cannot identify you. RetroFTP is not affiliated with any console or device manufacturer. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.