RetroFTP vs SuperDown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
RetroFTP
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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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā they cannot identify you. RetroFTP is not affiliated with any console or device manufacturer. All product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
SuperDown
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SuperDown moves big files fast. Instead of pulling a file through one connection, it splits the download into parts and fetches them all at the same time, so disk images, video projects, datasets and installers arrive in a fraction of the time. WHAT IT DOES ⢠Parallel transfers. Every file is fetched over up to 32 connections at once, and you choose how many. ⢠Pause and resume. Stop a transfer and pick it up later, even after a restart, without starting over. ⢠Reliable results. Every part is checked against what the server promised, so a dropped connection never leaves you with a corrupt file. ⢠Automatic organization. Files land in Video, Music, Documents, Images, Applications or Compressed folders on their own. ⢠Clipboard detection. Copy a link and SuperDown offers to fetch it. It never reads your clipboard unless you ask. ⢠Speed limit. Cap bandwidth so calls and streaming stay smooth while transfers run. ⢠Schedule. Queue a link now and have it start tonight. ⢠Tricky links. Redirects and landing pages that hide the real file are followed automatically. ON MAC A native macOS app with a sidebar, search, sorting and keyboard shortcuts. Files are saved to Downloads/SuperDown. ON IPHONE AND IPAD Transfers keep running in the background, and a Live Activity shows progress in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen. Finished files appear in the Files app under On My iPhone > SuperDown, ready to open or share. One app for Mac, iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no analytics, no tracking. SuperDown connects only to the servers you download from.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperDown at none against RetroFTP's 1. SuperDown also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. RetroFTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SuperDown asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | RetroFTP | SuperDown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jacob Burns | Paria Rastegar Jooybari |
In-app purchases
RetroFTP
- RetroFTP Pro$4.99
SuperDown
No in-app purchases








