Simple FTP Manager vs MagicFTP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple FTP Manager
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Simple FTP Manager is a clean and easy-to-use FTP file manager for iPhone and iPad. Connect to remote servers, browse folders, and upload or download files anytime. Key features: • Add and manage FTP accounts (host, port, username, password) • Browse remote folders and files • Upload files to the current folder (Add File) • Download files and save them to the Files app • Multi-select download for multiple files at once • Refresh the current directory Free version: • Save 1 FTP account Pro version: • Unlock account limits and save more FTP servers • Ideal for users who manage multiple sites Whether you maintain websites, back up files, or access remote storage on the go, Simple FTP Manager keeps the experience simple and clear. Need help? Contact us through the app support email.
MagicFTP
This powerful client allows you to manage files and servers remotely using FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols. It offers advanced features like background sync, folder comparison, and a built-in code editor with HTML preview for efficient on-the-go management.
- FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
- Secure SSH key authentication
- Background sync and folder comparison
- Built-in code editor with HTML preview
- Per-server bandwidth limits
- Direct server-to-server transfers
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MagicFTP is a powerful FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client featuring a file manager, server-to-server transfers, folder compare, background sync, encrypted backups, per-server bandwidth limits, SSH key support, and a built-in code editor with HTML preview. Manage websites, servers, backups, and files directly on the go. Connect securely to FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers, edit files directly on the host, and transfer data quickly and reliably. Built for system administrators, web developers, agencies, and power users. FTP, FTPS & SFTP * FTP, FTPS (Explicit & Implicit), and SFTP * Password and SSH key authentication * Support for passphrase-protected SSH keys * Credentials securely stored in the system Keychain * Server Groups for organizing servers in collapsible groups * Encrypted Server Backups with AES-256 export for secure migration Powerful File Manager * Upload, download, rename, move, and delete files * Create directories and change CHMOD permissions * Smooth navigation through large directory trees * Local and remote views side-by-side Fast Uploads & Downloads * Real-time progress and speed indicators * Transfer queue with cancel and retry * Large file support * Resume support for interrupted transfers Power Transfer Speed up transfers with multiple parallel uploads and downloads. * Up to 10 simultaneous transfers * Adjustable parallel slots * Higher throughput for large file sets * Ideal for backups, media libraries, and large projects Bandwidth Limits Limit upload and download speed individually for every server. * Per-server upload and download throttling * Units in KB/s or MB/s * Empty field means unlimited * Ideal for mobile connections, shared bandwidth, or AWS traffic costs Direct Server-to-Server Transfers Move files directly between two servers without routing data through your device. * Cross-protocol transfers between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP * Ideal for website migrations, hosting changes, and backups Folder Compare Compare folders between servers and synchronize only the files you want. * Recursive directory comparison * Visual difference view * Difference detection by size, date, or both * Filters and bulk selection * Selective synchronization * Ideal for deployments, backup verification, and server migrations Background Sync Create sync profiles with automatic transfers. * Upload or download direction per profile * Runs through background tasks * Manual Sync Now available anytime * Automatic removal of deleted files Built-in Code Editor Edit files directly on the server. Supports: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, YAML, SQL, and TXT. HTML Preview Preview web pages directly inside the app. Multiple Active Sessions Maintain multiple simultaneous connections with fast switching and a central session overview. Security & Privacy * Face ID and Touch ID protection * Sensitive data stored securely in the system Keychain * No data collection * No advertisements * No trackers Bookmarks Access frequently used directories with a single tap. MagicFTP Free includes up to 3 servers and 2 active sessions. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks Pro and adds: * Unlimited servers * Unlimited active sessions * Server-to-server transfers * Folder Compare * Bandwidth limits * Encrypted backups * Code editor with save-to-server support * Auto-sync profiles Supported Protocols FTP FTPS (Explicit & Implicit) SFTP MagicFTP combines an FTP client, FTPS client, SFTP client, file manager, folder comparison, file synchronization, server-to-server transfers, encrypted backups, and a code editor in one powerful app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicFTP at every 2 weeks against Simple FTP Manager's every 2 months. Simple FTP Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). 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
Both are free to download. Simple FTP Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MagicFTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple FTP Manager ships an update every 2 months, MagicFTP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple FTP Manager | MagicFTP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABest System Consultant Limited | Fatih Yesilbas |
In-app purchases
Simple FTP Manager
- Pro Version$0.99
MagicFTP
- MagicFTP Pro Lifetime2 variants$3.99
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