Comparison

ViaShare vs FastFTP

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

Head to head
About

ViaShare

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ViaShare is built for local, cross-platform sharing across multiple devices. Share content between phones, tablets, and computers on the same local network. ViaShare supports text, clipboard content, photos, videos, audio, files, and folders, making it easy to move and access content across your devices. Unlike many sharing apps that focus only on sending files, ViaShare is designed around a more flexible flow: you choose what to share, and other devices actively choose what to fetch. That makes it especially useful for multi-device setups and local network collaboration. This positioning aligns with the broader category language used by competing apps, but gives ViaShare a clearer “on-demand access” angle. Why ViaShare • Cross-platform sharing on the same local network • Share text, clipboard, photos, videos, audio, files, and folders • Other devices fetch content on demand • Better for multi-device workflows • Simple local sharing without unnecessary steps Great for • Sending photos and videos between phone and computer • Sharing documents and folders across devices • Moving clipboard content between devices • Letting multiple devices access shared content when needed • Local network file pickup at home, at work, or in meetings ViaShare makes local sharing more flexible. Share once, fetch from any nearby device when needed.

About

FastFTP

Transform your iOS device into a personal FTP server for seamless file sharing. Easily upload, download, and manage files between your phone and computer without cables. Supports customizable credentials and real-time transfer logs.

Highlights
  • One-tap FTP server activation
  • File upload, download, delete, rename
  • Customizable port, username, password
  • Real-time connection logs
  • UTF-8 support for filenames
  • Remote file access
Features
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FastFTP turns your iPhone/iPad into a personal FTP server, making file sharing between devices effortless. 【Key Features】 • One-tap FTP server activation • Upload, download, delete, and rename files • Customizable port, username and password • Real-time connection logs and transfer status • Full UTF-8 support for international filenames 【Use Cases】 • Transfer large files between computer and phone • Backup photos and videos to your PC • Access phone files remotely without cables • Developers: deploy website files quickly 【Getting Started】 1. Open the app and tap "Start Server" 2. Note the displayed IP address and port 3. Connect from your computer using an FTP client 4. Login with default credentials: ftpuser / ftppass 5. (Optional) Customize port and password in Settings 【Compatibility】 • Works with all FTP clients: FileZilla, Cyberduck, browsers, etc. • Supports both PASV and PORT transfer modes • Supports ASCII and binary file transfers 【Note】 • Ensure devices are on the same WiFi network • Use a strong password for privacy protection • Keep the app in foreground during transfers

Screenshots

ViaShare3 screens
FastFTP2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ViaShare at Free against FastFTP's $0.99. On update cadence, 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

ViaShare is free to download; FastFTP costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ViaShare ships an update every 3 months, FastFTP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
ViaShare versus FastFTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViaShareFastFTP
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer青青 胡洪卫 潘

In-app purchases

None

ViaShare

No in-app purchases

None

FastFTP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ViaShare free?
ViaShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FastFTP free?
FastFTP costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ViaShare or FastFTP have ads?
Neither ViaShare nor FastFTP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ViaShare or FastFTP?
ViaShare ships an update every 3 months, and FastFTP every 2 months. Most recently, ViaShare was updated on October 30, 2026 and FastFTP on November 9, 2026.

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