Comparison

MILES NOW vs MagicFTP

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

Head to head
About

MILES NOW

This utility app offers local-only mileage tracking using your device's GPS. It allows professionals to easily log and categorize drives without compromising privacy, as no data is sent to the cloud. The app is designed for battery efficiency.

Highlights
  • Local-only data storage
  • On-device GPS logging
  • Trip categorization
  • Battery optimized
  • No accounts or logins required
Features
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Stop handing your location history to someone else's server. MILES NOW keeps your drives on your device and in your own iCloud. We run no servers, there is no account to sign up for, and we cannot see your trips. How it Works: Tap 'Start' to log your drive via on-device GPS. Categorize trips with a single swipe. Key Features: No accounts, no logins, no ads, no third-party tracking. Battery Optimized: High-efficiency background logging. Automatic drive detection, so you stop forgetting to press record. IRS-ready PDF and CSV mileage reports. CarPlay, Live Activities and widgets. Teams (optional): Drive for an employer? Tag a drive to a team and your manager sees the date, the place names, the distance and the purpose. Never your route, and never your exact coordinates. Personal trips are never shared. If you never join a team, nothing about the app changes. SUBSCRIPTION Miles Now Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, available as a monthly or yearly plan. A free trial is offered on eligible plans. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of that period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://usernotfound12.github.io/milesnow-privacy/ Miles Now is made by Now Studio LLC.

About

MagicFTP

This powerful client allows you to manage files and servers remotely using FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols. It offers advanced features like background sync, folder comparison, and a built-in code editor with HTML preview for efficient on-the-go management.

Highlights
  • FTP, FTPS, SFTP support
  • Secure SSH key authentication
  • Background sync and folder comparison
  • Built-in code editor with HTML preview
  • Per-server bandwidth limits
  • Direct server-to-server transfers
Features
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MagicFTP is a powerful FTP, FTPS, and SFTP client featuring a file manager, server-to-server transfers, folder compare, background sync, encrypted backups, per-server bandwidth limits, SSH key support, and a built-in code editor with HTML preview. Manage websites, servers, backups, and files directly on the go. Connect securely to FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers, edit files directly on the host, and transfer data quickly and reliably. Built for system administrators, web developers, agencies, and power users. FTP, FTPS & SFTP * FTP, FTPS (Explicit & Implicit), and SFTP * Password and SSH key authentication * Support for passphrase-protected SSH keys * Credentials securely stored in the system Keychain * Server Groups for organizing servers in collapsible groups * Encrypted Server Backups with AES-256 export for secure migration Powerful File Manager * Upload, download, rename, move, and delete files * Create directories and change CHMOD permissions * Smooth navigation through large directory trees * Local and remote views side-by-side Fast Uploads & Downloads * Real-time progress and speed indicators * Transfer queue with cancel and retry * Large file support * Resume support for interrupted transfers Power Transfer Speed up transfers with multiple parallel uploads and downloads. * Up to 10 simultaneous transfers * Adjustable parallel slots * Higher throughput for large file sets * Ideal for backups, media libraries, and large projects Bandwidth Limits Limit upload and download speed individually for every server. * Per-server upload and download throttling * Units in KB/s or MB/s * Empty field means unlimited * Ideal for mobile connections, shared bandwidth, or AWS traffic costs Direct Server-to-Server Transfers Move files directly between two servers without routing data through your device. * Cross-protocol transfers between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP * Ideal for website migrations, hosting changes, and backups Folder Compare Compare folders between servers and synchronize only the files you want. * Recursive directory comparison * Visual difference view * Difference detection by size, date, or both * Filters and bulk selection * Selective synchronization * Ideal for deployments, backup verification, and server migrations Background Sync Create sync profiles with automatic transfers. * Upload or download direction per profile * Runs through background tasks * Manual Sync Now available anytime * Automatic removal of deleted files Built-in Code Editor Edit files directly on the server. Supports: PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSON, XML, YAML, SQL, and TXT. HTML Preview Preview web pages directly inside the app. Multiple Active Sessions Maintain multiple simultaneous connections with fast switching and a central session overview. Security & Privacy * Face ID and Touch ID protection * Sensitive data stored securely in the system Keychain * No data collection * No advertisements * No trackers Bookmarks Access frequently used directories with a single tap. MagicFTP Free includes up to 3 servers and 2 active sessions. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks Pro and adds: * Unlimited servers * Unlimited active sessions * Server-to-server transfers * Folder Compare * Bandwidth limits * Encrypted backups * Code editor with save-to-server support * Auto-sync profiles Supported Protocols FTP FTPS (Explicit & Implicit) SFTP MagicFTP combines an FTP client, FTPS client, SFTP client, file manager, folder comparison, file synchronization, server-to-server transfers, encrypted backups, and a code editor in one powerful app.

Screenshots

MILES NOW4 screens
MagicFTP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MILES NOW at 4 against MagicFTP's 1. MILES NOW also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. MILES NOW sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.39 per month and MagicFTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MILES NOW against 5.0 for MagicFTP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MILES NOW ships an update weekly, MagicFTP every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MILES NOW versus MagicFTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMILES NOWMagicFTP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmol SrivastavaFatih Yesilbas

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MILES NOW

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.391 Month
  • Miles Now Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

MagicFTP

One-time1
  • MagicFTP Pro Lifetime2 variants$3.99

Questions

Is MILES NOW free?
MILES NOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicFTP free?
MagicFTP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MILES NOW or MagicFTP?
MILES NOW and MagicFTP are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MILES NOW or MagicFTP have ads?
Neither MILES NOW nor MagicFTP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MILES NOW or MagicFTP?
MILES NOW ships an update weekly, and MagicFTP every 2 weeks. Most recently, MILES NOW was updated on October 31, 2026 and MagicFTP on October 31, 2026.

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