Comparison

FilesPilot vs electerm

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

Head to head
About

FilesPilot

Features
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FilesPilot is a powerful mobile FTP and SFTP file manager for developers, system administrators, website owners, and technical users who need secure access to remote files from iPhone or iPad. Connect to your servers, browse folders, preview files, edit text and code, transfer documents, manage permissions, and keep important files available offline in one focused workspace built for real file workflows. What you can do with FilesPilot: * Connect to FTP and SFTP servers with password authentication, and use SSH key authentication for supported SFTP workflows * Save servers for fast reconnects or use Quick Connect for temporary one-time access * Browse remote folders, search files, bookmark paths, and jump back to recent locations * Upload and download files with live progress tracking * Keep an offline local library of downloaded files inside the app * Edit remote and local text files with code-friendly tools, undo and redo, and encoding support * Preview common file types before opening or downloading * Rename files, create folders, create files, move items, copy items, duplicate items, and manage symlinks * Change UNIX permissions and ownership on supported servers * Export logs and review connection activity when troubleshooting * Import files from Files, Photos, or Camera for upload to your server * Save downloaded images back to Photos when needed FilesPilot is designed for legitimate file management, website maintenance, and server administration workflows. Connect only to servers you own or are authorized to access. Subscription Terms Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use EULA: https://holding.vc/Apps-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://holding.vc/Apps-privacy-policy

About

electerm

This open-source client provides secure remote access and file management for iOS devices. It supports multiple protocols like SSH, RDP, and VNC, with advanced features like AI assistance for command suggestions and script writing.

Highlights
  • SSH, RDP, VNC, SFTP, Telnet client
  • Remote file management
  • AI assistant for command suggestions
  • Customizable UI themes
  • Multiple authentication methods
  • Data synchronization
Features
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Open-sourced ssh/sftp/telnet/RDP/VNC/Spice/ftp client for iOS Features: - Works as a terminal/file manager, ssh/sftp/ftp/telnet/serialport/RDP/VNC/Spice client - Multi-language support - Double click to directly edit (small) remote files. - All kind of auth methods: publicKey, password, ssh agent, certificates, otp, netbird etc. - Support Zmodem(rz, sz), and Trzsz. - Support ssh related features: tunnel, connection hopping. - Customizable UI: themes, background image. - Global/session proxy. - Quick commands/triggers to do predefined tasks and automattic operations - Sync data including bookmarks to github/gitee secret gist/webdav/custom server/electerm cloud - Quick input/mirror input to one or all terminals. - AI assistant integration (supporting multiple LLM API formats — OpenAI Chat Completions, OpenAI Responses, and Anthropic Messages) to help with command suggestions, script writing, and explaining selected terminal content, create bookmarks/themes, and agent mode to directly do terminal operations - MCP (Model Context Protocol) widget for AI assistants and external tools integration

Screenshots

FilesPilot4 screens
electerm3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: electerm at none against FilesPilot's 4. electerm also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. FilesPilot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. electerm asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FilesPilot ships an update monthly, electerm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FilesPilot versus electerm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFilesPilotelecterm
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaser Ali旭东 赵

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FilesPilot

Subscriptions3
  • FilesPilot Premium$1.997 Days
  • FilesPilot Premium$4.991 Month
  • FilesPilot Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FilesPilot Premium$49.99
None

electerm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FilesPilot free?
FilesPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is electerm free?
electerm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FilesPilot or electerm have ads?
Neither FilesPilot nor electerm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FilesPilot or electerm?
FilesPilot ships an update monthly, and electerm every 3 days. Most recently, FilesPilot was updated on October 25, 2026 and electerm on November 1, 2026.

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