Camera Port vs FTPReceiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Camera Port
This app transforms your device into an automatic image receiver, capturing photos from your camera the moment you shoot. It offers wireless FTP transfer or direct USB import, with automatic cloud backup to Google Drive. Supports RAW formats and various camera models for professional workflows.
- Wireless FTP image transfer
- Direct USB PTP import
- Automatic cloud backup to Google Drive
- Background operation
- Duplicate photo detection
- RAW format support
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CameraPort - Professional Camera Image Receiver Never miss a shot. CameraPort turns your iPhone or iPad into an always-on image receiving station — capturing photos from your camera the moment you shoot, then backing them up to the cloud automatically. --- FTP Server Mode - Your device becomes an FTP server your camera connects to - Receives images wirelessly the instant you shoot - Supports all cameras with FTP/WLAN transfer capability - Runs continuously in the background, even with the screen locked(Pro only) PTP USB Direct Import - Connect any camera directly via USB for instant import - Faster and more reliable than wireless transfer - Smart duplicate detection — never import the same photo twice - Ideal for studio sessions and on-location shooting - Works in the background while you do other things Automatic Cloud Backup - Photos upload to Google Drive automatically after import - Albums created and organized for you (CameraPort folder) - Upload history tracking with manual override option - Access your entire photo archive from any device Smart & Reliable - EXIF-based duplicate detection across all import modes - Supports 20+ camera models and RAW formats (CR2, CR3, NEF, ARW, DNG...) - Automatic photo library saving - Professional-grade stability for high-volume shooting --- Pro Subscription Unlock the full CameraPort experience: - PTP USB direct import - Unlimited automatic cloud backup - Runs continuously in the background, even with the screen locked --- Perfect For Photographers, studios, event shooters, and content creators who need a reliable, hands-free pipeline from camera to cloud. --- Privacy & Security All images stay on your device. Cloud uploads go directly to your own Google Drive — no third-party servers. - Purchase Agreement: https://www.mbjztech.cn/camera-port-in-app-purchase-agreement - Terms of Service: https://www.mbjztech.cn/terms-of-service - Privacy Policy: https://www.mbjztech.cn/privacy-policy
FTPReceiver
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FTPReceiver is a dedicated app that receives FTP transfers from FTP-enabled mirrorless cameras to your iPhone via Wi-Fi hotspot. Photos taken with your camera are instantly transferred to your iPhone and automatically saved to a dedicated "FTP Receiver" album in the Photos app — perfect for instant sharing on social media or on-the-go backup. 【Key Features】 • FTP reception from FTP-enabled cameras (PASV mode supported) • Auto-save received images to a dedicated Photos album • Direct connection via iPhone hotspot • "Never Lock" mode to keep the screen awake during transfers • Real-time FTP server log display • Thumbnail list view of received files • Username and password authentication settings • Japanese and English language support 【How to Use】 1. Enable iPhone Personal Hotspot 2. Launch the app and tap "Start" 3. Connect your camera to the iPhone hotspot 4. Start FTP transfer from your camera 5. Photos are automatically saved to your Photos album 【Compatible Cameras】 Compatible with mirrorless cameras that support FTP transfer. [Note] Please be aware that MakerNote metadata may be lost if you edit photos using the iOS Photos app. If editing is required, we recommend editing on a separate device rather than on iOS. [Companion App] Works great alongside IPTCPhotoSender, our companion app that lets you embed IPTC metadata into your photos and send them to an FTP server. Together they cover the full workflow from camera to delivery. 【Subscription】 • Monthly Plan: $0.99/month (7-day free trial) • Yearly Plan: $9.99/year (7-day free trial) • Subscription automatically renews after the free trial ends • Cancel anytime in App Store settings 【Support】 Download camera connection settings, guides, and support: https://halaoki.github.io/app-support/ Support: r1ftpreceiver@outlook.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halaoki.github.io/r1ftpreceiver-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FTPReceiver at none against Camera Port's shown. Camera Port's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Camera Port sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FTPReceiver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Camera Port ships an update weekly, FTPReceiver every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Camera Port | FTPReceiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Jiangsu Mingbin Jingzhi Technology Co., Ltd | Yoshiharu Aoki |
In-app purchases
Camera Port
- Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Pro(Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$39.99
FTPReceiver
- FTPReceiver Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- FTPReceiver Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year









