Comparison

RetroFTP vs WebDAV Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” including media servers, NAS drives, computers, and more. FEATURES β€’ Connect to any FTP server on your local Wi-Fi network β€’ Browse remote directories with a full-featured file browser β€’ Download and upload files with real-time progress tracking β€’ Queue multiple transfers and manage them from one place β€’ Save connection bookmarks for quick access β€’ Favorite frequently used directories for one-tap navigation β€’ Search files within the current directory or recursively β€’ Create, rename, and delete files and folders remotely β€’ Share downloaded files directly from the app β€’ Share files from other apps to RetroFTP for easy uploading β€’ Sort files by name, size, or date RETRO DESIGN Built with a pixel-art aesthetic inspired by classic gaming β€” 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: β€’ 4 concurrent transfers (free: 1 at a time) β€’ Background transfers β€” switch apps without interrupting downloads β€’ Remove all banner and interstitial ads β€’ Unlimited bookmarks and favorites β€’ Live Activity progress on your Lock Screen TECHNICAL DETAILS β€’ FTP and FTPS/TLS (ports 21 and 990 by default, customizable) β€’ Passive mode with automatic PASV IP correction β€’ Anonymous or authenticated login β€’ MLSD support with LIST fallback for maximum compatibility β€’ 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 β€” 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 Browser

Access and manage your files from any WebDAV server directly on your device. Stream videos, search documents and images, scan paperwork, and back up your data privately without third-party clouds.

Highlights
  • Stream videos without downloading
  • Full-text search across servers
  • On-device text recognition in images/PDFs
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Automatic camera backup
  • Offline file access
  • Native iOS experience
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WebDAV Browser is the native iOS client for your own storage. Connect any WebDAV server β€” a Hetzner Storage Box, Nextcloud, ownCloud, a Synology or QNAP NAS β€” and browse, stream, search and back up your files with an app that feels like it shipped with your iPhone. No third-party cloud in between: your files travel directly between your device and your server. STREAM, DON'T DOWNLOAD β€’ Videos play instantly via HTTP range streaming β€” no waiting for full downloads β€’ Picture in Picture, playback speed, subtitles (SRT) and resume positions β€’ A fast photo gallery with pinch-to-zoom and Live Text: select and copy text right on your images FIND ANYTHING β€’ Instant full-text search across all your servers β€’ On-device intelligence reads text inside images and PDFs β€” even scans become searchable β€’ Photos are searchable by their content, and results appear in iOS Spotlight too SCAN PAPERWORK β€’ Built-in document scanner with review, page grouping and front/back merging β€’ Automatic title suggestions from the document's heading β€’ Produces searchable PDFs, uploaded straight to your server BACK UP AND UPLOAD β€’ Camera backup: new photos and videos land on your own server automatically β€’ Uploads run in the background and survive closing the app β€’ Share files to your server from any app WORKS OFFLINE β€’ Keep files available offline and browse folders without a connection β€’ Wi-Fi-only switches and a cellular data saver keep your data plan safe PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE β€’ No accounts, no tracking, no servers of ours β€” ever β€’ Passwords live in the iCloud Keychain only β€’ Self-signed certificates are protected with trust-on-first-use pinning β€’ Text recognition and search indexing run 100% on your device MADE FOR iOS β€’ Feels native everywhere: widgets-grade polish, haptics, Dark Mode, Dynamic Type β€’ A Live Activity shows indexing progress in the Dynamic Island β€’ Full iPad support with split view β€’ Face ID app lock, also per connection FREE AND PREMIUM Your first server connection is free, with every feature included. WebDAV Browser Premium unlocks unlimited connections. Without an active subscription, your first connection stays fully usable. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.viovenia.com/en/apps/webdav-browser/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RetroFTP4 screens
WebDAV Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WebDAV Browser at none against RetroFTP's shown. RetroFTP's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. RetroFTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WebDAV Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
RetroFTP versus WebDAV Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroFTPWebDAV Browser
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Monthly
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob BurnsViovenia UG (haftungsbeschrΓ€nkt)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroFTP

One-time1
  • RetroFTP Pro$4.99
1 purchases

WebDAV Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is RetroFTP free?
RetroFTP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WebDAV Browser free?
WebDAV Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RetroFTP or WebDAV Browser have ads?
RetroFTP shows ads; WebDAV Browser does not.

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