Comparison

RawCatch vs FTP Client

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

Head to head
About

RawCatch

Instantly receive full-resolution RAW photos from your Sony camera directly to your iPhone or Mac over Wi-Fi. View previews and EXIF data in real-time, with automatic saving to your library. This app bypasses the limitations of other transfer methods for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Receive ARW files over Wi-Fi
  • Real-time transfer progress
  • Embedded RAW preview with EXIF
  • Auto-save to Photos library
  • Delete from app also deletes from Photos
  • Background transfer support
Features
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Your Sony Alpha already speaks FTP. RawCatch is the receiver Sony forgot to ship. Take a shot. The full-resolution RAW lands on your iPhone or Mac in seconds — not a downscaled JPEG, not after waiting for the sluggish Creators' App. RawCatch listens on your local Wi-Fi, accepts the file straight from the camera's built-in FTP transfer, and shows you a preview with full EXIF before the next frame goes off. What it does: • Receives ARW over Wi-Fi via the camera's native FTP transfer • Real-time progress: live byte counter, transfer speed, ETA • Embedded RAW preview + full EXIF (camera, lens, ISO, shutter, focal) • Auto-saves to your Photos library (with your permission) • Delete in the app → also deletes from Photos • Survives the screen turning off mid-transfer • One codebase for iPhone and Mac What it fixes: • Creators' App has no RAW over the air. RawCatch: RAW first. • Transfer & Tagging Add-on is JPEG-only and unstable. RawCatch is built on Apple's Network.framework. • Other FTP server apps die in the background. RawCatch keeps the socket alive. • Sony's "100MSDCF / 101MSDCF" per-session folders break Lightroom watch folders. RawCatch flattens everything into one destination. Tested on Sony A7 III. Onboarding includes setup steps for A7 IV, A7R IV/V, α1, A9 II/III, FX3 and a generic fallback for other Sony bodies. No subscription. No cloud lock-in. No analytics. No accounts. Files stay between your camera, your device, and your Photos library. RawCatch is an independent project, not affiliated with Sony Group Corporation.

About

FTP Client

This app provides fast and secure access to remote servers via FTP and SFTP. It allows seamless file management, including upload, download, and streaming of media directly from servers. The app also offers a built-in player and editor for various file types.

Highlights
  • Dual-protocol FTP/SFTP support
  • Stream audio and video from remote servers
  • Built-in media player
  • Full-featured file management
  • Preview and edit files
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
Features
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**FTP Client — Fast, Secure FTP & SFTP File Manager for iOS** FTP Client is a powerful dual-protocol file manager built for professionals who need fast, reliable access to remote servers. Connect to FTP or SFTP and manage your files seamlessly — anywhere, anytime. ### **Powerful Dual Protocol Support** Connect to FTP and SFTP servers with ease. Manage files with full support for upload, download, rename, move, delete, and more. Save multiple server profiles for instant one-tap access. ### **Built for Media & Streaming** Stream audio and video directly from remote servers without downloading. - VLC-powered video player with aspect ratio controls (Auto, Fill, 16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 21:9) - Playlist navigation for smooth playback - Built-in audio player with artwork, metadata, and queue modes (Normal, Repeat, Loop) ### **Full-Featured File Manager** Handle all your files in one place: - Create folders and text files instantly - Duplicate, move, rename, and delete files - Local + remote file management in a unified interface - Share via iOS system share sheet or export to Files/iCloud ### **Smart File Preview & Editing** Preview and edit files without leaving the app: - Quick Look support for dozens of file types - Built-in viewer for PDF, JSON, PLIST, and text files - Edit text files with auto-save ### **Seamless File Import** - Import photos and videos from your library - Built-in document scanner for multi-page PDFs - Automatic duplicate detection ### **Wi-Fi Transfer (No Cables Needed)** Transfer files between your iPhone/iPad and computer using any browser on the same network. ### **Transfer Control & History** - Monitor uploads and downloads in real time - Pause, cancel, or retry transfers - View full transfer history with status tracking - Configure concurrent transfers for better performance ### **Privacy & Security** Protect your files with Face ID or Touch ID authentication. ### **Customizable Experience** - Sort files by name, size, type, or date - Toggle thumbnails, delete confirmations, and date formats - Optimized for both casual and power users **FTP Client is designed for speed, reliability, and control — whether you’re managing servers, streaming media, or organizing files on the go.**

Screenshots

RawCatch2 screens
FTP Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FTP Client at 3 against RawCatch's 1. FTP Client also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RawCatch against 5.0 for FTP Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RawCatch versus FTP Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRawCatchFTP Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplage LLC亮辉 赵

Customer experience

RawCatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FTP Client

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RawCatch

No in-app purchases

None

FTP Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RawCatch free?
RawCatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RawCatch or FTP Client?
RawCatch and FTP Client are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do RawCatch or FTP Client have ads?
Neither RawCatch nor FTP Client shows ads.

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