FastFTP vs Nexora Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FastFTP
Transform your iOS device into a personal FTP server for seamless file sharing. Easily upload, download, and manage files between your phone and computer without cables. Supports customizable credentials and real-time transfer logs.
- One-tap FTP server activation
- File upload, download, delete, rename
- Customizable port, username, password
- Real-time connection logs
- UTF-8 support for filenames
- Remote file access
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FastFTP turns your iPhone/iPad into a personal FTP server, making file sharing between devices effortless. 【Key Features】 • One-tap FTP server activation • Upload, download, delete, and rename files • Customizable port, username and password • Real-time connection logs and transfer status • Full UTF-8 support for international filenames 【Use Cases】 • Transfer large files between computer and phone • Backup photos and videos to your PC • Access phone files remotely without cables • Developers: deploy website files quickly 【Getting Started】 1. Open the app and tap "Start Server" 2. Note the displayed IP address and port 3. Connect from your computer using an FTP client 4. Login with default credentials: ftpuser / ftppass 5. (Optional) Customize port and password in Settings 【Compatibility】 • Works with all FTP clients: FileZilla, Cyberduck, browsers, etc. • Supports both PASV and PORT transfer modes • Supports ASCII and binary file transfers 【Note】 • Ensure devices are on the same WiFi network • Use a strong password for privacy protection • Keep the app in foreground during transfers
Nexora Explorer
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Nexora Explorer is a file manager for iPhone and iPad that brings local files, SMB/NAS shares, and WebDAV drives into one clean workspace. Browse folders, manage documents, move files between devices and servers, play media in many formats, and keep every transfer visible from start to finish. Work with files across sources: • Browse and manage local app storage • Connect to SMB/CIFS shares on NAS and local network servers • Connect to WebDAV servers and drives, including private clouds and popular hosted services • Save multiple server connections, with credentials stored securely in the Keychain • Rename, delete, create folders, sort, search, and batch select • Copy, upload, and download between local and remote storage • Resume interrupted downloads and download whole folders, with the transfer queue always visible Media and documents: • Built-in player supports MKV, AVI, FLV, WMV, and many more formats • Stream remote videos instantly and scrub freely, no full download required • Subtitle and audio track switching, playback speed, Picture in Picture, and snapshots • AI subtitles with system speech recognition or Whisper: transcribe, translate into multiple languages, switch between saved translations, and drag subtitles to a comfortable position • Preview PDF, Office documents, images, code, and more with Quick Look • True PDF text editing: tap into the text, make changes, and save an updated copy • PDF annotation with pen, highlighter, and handwritten signature • Built-in Python sandbox playground for learning and running code snippets At home on iOS: • Share files through the iOS share sheet • Access app files from the system Files app • Use multiple windows on iPad • Dark Mode and 16 interface languages Nexora Explorer is designed for people who often move files between a phone, an iPad, a NAS, and cloud drives. It keeps common file operations fast, visible, and organized while staying close to the native iOS experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Nexora Explorer at Free against FastFTP's $0.99. Nexora Explorer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). FastFTP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Nexora Explorer is free to download; FastFTP costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FastFTP ships an update every 2 months, Nexora Explorer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FastFTP | Nexora Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 洪卫 潘 | Shenzhen Yao Yao Technology Co., LTD |
In-app purchases
FastFTP
No in-app purchases
Nexora Explorer
No in-app purchases
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