Comparison

RetroFTP vs WebDAV Share Send

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

Head to head
About

RetroFTP

Features
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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.

About

WebDAV Share Send

Features
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WebDAV Share Send lets you share and send files via the WebDAV protocol. WebDAV Share Send is mainly a WebDAV server, which lets you share a folder. Moreover, the WebDAV server comes with a built-in web interface for you and other people to access and manage the shared files via a browser. While WebDAV Share Send is not a full-featured WebDAV client, it still lets you send a file to a WebDAV server. You can pay for one-time purchase to remove the ads in the app. Functions: https://wdsharesend.seemgoodtech.com/home.en.html Usage: https://wdsharesend.seemgoodtech.com/help.ios.en.html About App Privacy: • We will collect Purchases Data. • Google Mobile Ads SDK will collect Coarse Location, Device ID, Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data. This does not apply to paid users.

Screenshots

RetroFTP4 screens
WebDAV Share Send4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WebDAV Share Send at 15.0 against RetroFTP's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. RetroFTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WebDAV Share Send sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
RetroFTP versus WebDAV Share Send: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroFTPWebDAV Share Send
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob BurnsYat Shing TSOI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroFTP

One-time1
  • RetroFTP Pro$4.99
1 purchases

WebDAV Share Send

One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$7.99

Questions

Is RetroFTP free?
RetroFTP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebDAV Share Send free?
WebDAV Share Send is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RetroFTP or WebDAV Share Send have ads?
Both RetroFTP and WebDAV Share Send show ads.

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