Comparison

Terminal File Manager Advanced vs DraftCode

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

Head to head
About

Terminal File Manager Advanced

This app offers advanced file management with a terminal-inspired interface. It allows wireless file transfer, secure storage, and code editing for various programming languages. Ideal for power users needing robust control over their device's files.

Highlights
  • Terminal-inspired interface
  • FTP server for wireless transfer
  • Secure vault with biometric lock
  • Code editor with syntax highlighting
  • Cloud integration (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Nearby device file transfer
Features
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The ultimate file manager for power users. Organize, secure, and transfer files with a sleek terminal-inspired interface. Turn your iPhone and iPad into a wireless file server. Browse, transfer, encrypt, and edit any file — fast, private, and wrapped in a slick terminal‑inspired interface. No account. No ads. Your files never leave your device unless you choose to send them. KEY FEATURES • FTP Server - Turn your iPhone into an FTP server. Transfer files wirelessly from any computer • WiFi File Transfer - Share files between devices on the same network instantly • Secure Vault - Protect sensitive files with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode • Code Editor - Edit Swift, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS & 20+ languages with syntax highlighting • Cloud Integration - Access iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox & OneDrive through iOS Files • Nearby Transfer - Send files to nearby Apple devices using peer-to-peer connectivity FILE MANAGEMENT • Browse, copy, move, rename & delete files • Create folders and organize your documents • Compress & extract ZIP archives • Batch operations for multiple files • Smart search across all your files • Sort by name, date, size or type • Grid and list view options MEDIA & DOCUMENTS • Built-in photo & video viewer • PDF reader with page thumbnails • Music player with background playback • Image editor with filters & adjustments • Markdown viewer • Document preview for Office files PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS • Notes app with rich text formatting • Bookmarks for quick folder access • Recent files for fast access • Trash bin with recovery option • File information & metadata viewer • Duplicate file finder SECURITY • App lock with biometric authentication • Private vault for sensitive documents • Secure file encryption • No cloud dependency - files stay on device CUSTOMIZATION • Multiple themes including dark mode • Terminal-style green interface • Adjustable font sizes • Customizable home screen layout TRANSFER OPTIONS • FTP server with configurable port & credentials • WiFi HTTP server for browser access • Nearby device discovery • Import from Photos, Files & other apps • Share extension support Perfect for developers, students, professionals & anyone who needs powerful file management on iOS. Download now and take control of your files!

About

DraftCode

A private code and text editor for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It supports syntax highlighting for numerous languages, local file editing, and remote server connections via FTP/SFTP. Offers Markdown preview and HTML/PDF export.

Highlights
  • Syntax highlighting for 57 languages
  • Tabs, split editing, and code snippets
  • JSON, HTML, CSS, SQL, YAML formatting
  • FTP, FTPS, SFTP remote workspace support
  • Git source control integration
  • Markdown preview and HTML/PDF export
  • Optional on-device AI editing
Features
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DraftCode is a private code, text and Markdown editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Open local files or folders, start typing immediately and keep your work in standard file formats. One-time purchase: no ads, account, tracking, subscription or in-app purchase. EDIT CODE AND TEXT • Syntax highlighting and language detection for 57 languages • Tabs, split editing, line numbers, minimap, bookmarks and code snippets • Multi-cursor editing and select next or all matching occurrences • Auto-indent, bracket pairing, comments and a scrollable code-key toolbar • Code folding with bracket and HTML/XML tag matching • Open files and project folders through Apple system pickers LANGUAGES AND THEMES • Built-in engines for Swift, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust and more • Import TextMate grammars, language configuration, syntax themes and file-icon themes • Enable, disable, replace or remove packs, with a safe return to built-in defaults SEARCH AND NAVIGATE • Plain text, escaped and regular-expression search • Find and replace across a selected project folder • Command palette, quick open, outline and TODO navigation FORMAT LOCALLY • JSON, JSON5, HTML, CSS, SVG, SQL, YAML, TOML and plist • JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX and TSX format and compress on device • Full file or selection, with undo, error locations and large-file protection REMOTE WORKSPACES • Connect to FTP, explicit FTPS and SFTP servers • Open SSH Terminal from the start page or menus without SFTP • Browse folders, download text files on demand and upload saved changes • Keep passwords in Keychain, detect server-side conflicts and reconnect automatically SOURCE CONTROL • Clone Git repositories over HTTPS or SSH into a folder you choose • Stage, commit, branch, merge, fetch, pull and push on this device • Store passwords, tokens and pasted SSH private keys in Keychain; confirm the host fingerprint before saving it. On Mac, authorize local SSH files instead — those private keys are not copied into Keychain OPTIONAL AI EDITING • Off by default. Prefers on-device Apple models; otherwise your HTTPS endpoint receives only the current selection when you invoke it • Failures never change the document MARKDOWN • Local preview with tables, task lists, code, Mermaid and math • Side-by-side editing on supported layouts • HTML export on Apple platforms and PDF export on Mac Local documents are never uploaded automatically. Remote transfers go only to a server you explicitly configure. DraftCode does not collect personal data. SSH TERMINAL Open an interactive SSH terminal for your server with password or Ed25519 authentication, host-key verification, control keys and window-size synchronization. Commands run only on your remote server. Backgrounding disconnects the session; reconnect starts a new shell without replaying commands.

Screenshots

Terminal File Manager Advanced4 screens
DraftCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DraftCode at 100% against Terminal File Manager Advanced's 33%. DraftCode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Terminal File Manager Advanced's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Terminal File Manager Advanced is free to download; DraftCode costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DraftCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Terminal File Manager Advanced's written reviews are positive against 100% of DraftCode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Terminal File Manager Advanced ships an update every 6 weeks, DraftCode every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Terminal File Manager Advanced versus DraftCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal File Manager AdvancedDraftCode
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAneesh Pradeep献慧 陈

Customer experience

Terminal File Manager Advanced

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

DraftCode

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Terminal File Manager Advanced

No in-app purchases

None

DraftCode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal File Manager Advanced free?
Terminal File Manager Advanced is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DraftCode free?
DraftCode costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Terminal File Manager Advanced or DraftCode?
DraftCode is rated higher. Terminal File Manager Advanced averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while DraftCode averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Terminal File Manager Advanced or DraftCode have ads?
Neither Terminal File Manager Advanced nor DraftCode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Terminal File Manager Advanced or DraftCode?
Terminal File Manager Advanced ships an update every 6 weeks, and DraftCode every 4 days. Most recently, Terminal File Manager Advanced was updated on October 31, 2026 and DraftCode on October 31, 2026.

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