UPhoto vs FTPReceiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UPhoto
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From camera to live event gallery—without a laptop. UPhoto is built for event, wedding and commercial photographers who need to deliver photos fast. Import images from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Lumix cameras to your iPhone or iPad, review and edit your shots, then upload them to a cloud album for clients to view and share. CAMERA CONNECTIONS • Connect Canon, Nikon, Sony and Lumix cameras over USB • Transfer wirelessly from supported Sony cameras • Receive photos from cameras with FTP upload support using the built-in FTP server LIVE PHOTO WORKFLOW • Import and upload photos automatically or on demand • Organize images by album and capture date • Filter by upload status, star rating or protection status • Track uploads and retry interrupted tasks • Keep uploaded photos public or private REVIEW AND EDIT • Adjust exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows, white balance, saturation and vibrance • Crop with custom or standard aspect ratios • Reset edits at any time • Work with JPEG files and retrieve matching RAW originals in supported workflows Ideal for weddings, conferences, sports, launches and other live events. Capture, transfer, select, edit, upload and deliver—all from your iPhone or iPad. Connection methods and available features vary by camera brand, model and shooting mode.
FTPReceiver
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FTPReceiver is a dedicated app that receives FTP transfers from FTP-enabled mirrorless cameras to your iPhone via Wi-Fi hotspot. Photos taken with your camera are instantly transferred to your iPhone and automatically saved to a dedicated "FTP Receiver" album in the Photos app — perfect for instant sharing on social media or on-the-go backup. 【Key Features】 • FTP reception from FTP-enabled cameras (PASV mode supported) • Auto-save received images to a dedicated Photos album • Direct connection via iPhone hotspot • "Never Lock" mode to keep the screen awake during transfers • Real-time FTP server log display • Thumbnail list view of received files • Username and password authentication settings • Japanese and English language support 【How to Use】 1. Enable iPhone Personal Hotspot 2. Launch the app and tap "Start" 3. Connect your camera to the iPhone hotspot 4. Start FTP transfer from your camera 5. Photos are automatically saved to your Photos album 【Compatible Cameras】 Compatible with mirrorless cameras that support FTP transfer. [Note] Please be aware that MakerNote metadata may be lost if you edit photos using the iOS Photos app. If editing is required, we recommend editing on a separate device rather than on iOS. [Companion App] Works great alongside IPTCPhotoSender, our companion app that lets you embed IPTC metadata into your photos and send them to an FTP server. Together they cover the full workflow from camera to delivery. 【Subscription】 • Monthly Plan: $0.99/month (7-day free trial) • Yearly Plan: $9.99/year (7-day free trial) • Subscription automatically renews after the free trial ends • Cancel anytime in App Store settings 【Support】 Download camera connection settings, guides, and support: https://halaoki.github.io/app-support/ Support: r1ftpreceiver@outlook.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://halaoki.github.io/r1ftpreceiver-privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UPhoto at none against FTPReceiver's 2. UPhoto also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. FTPReceiver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. UPhoto asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UPhoto | FTPReceiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | UPHOTO | Yoshiharu Aoki |
In-app purchases
UPhoto
No in-app purchases
FTPReceiver
- FTPReceiver Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- FTPReceiver Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year







