Comparison

CloudTether vs FTPReceiver

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

Head to head
About

CloudTether

This app transforms your device into a real-time camera-to-cloud transfer system. It automatically downloads and delivers full-resolution photos as you shoot, directly to cloud storage, clients, or your camera roll. Streamline your workflow and deliver images instantly without manual offloading or export steps.

Highlights
  • Real-time photo transfer from camera to cloud
  • Automatic download and delivery
  • Supports multiple cloud destinations (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Connects via USB or Wi-Fi
  • Works with Canon, Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm cameras
  • Live client galleries and same-day delivery
  • Uploads over mobile data
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a wireless tether. CloudTether connects to your camera over a USB cable or the camera's Wi-Fi, catches every shot the moment you take it, downloads the full-resolution file, and delivers it straight to the cloud — no laptop, no card reader, no desktop tethering software. Shoot, and seconds later your photos are in the cloud, your client gallery, or saved right to your phone. Clients, editors and your team see the work as it happens. WHY PHOTOGRAPHERS USE CLOUDTETHER • Every frame, full resolution — RAW and JPEG, exactly as the camera recorded it. • Live as you shoot — captures upload automatically in the background. • No laptop — your phone is the uplink, so you're free to move. • Works anywhere — over your phone's mobile data, even in a dead-spot venue. CONNECT ALMOST ANY CAMERA Canon, Sony, Nikon and Fujifilm bodies — and many more — over USB or Wi-Fi. Pick your brand, choose your model, and follow the guided setup. YOUR DESTINATIONS, YOUR CHOICE Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, OneDrive, Box, ShootProof, SmugMug, Photohawk, Flickr, Adobe Lightroom, Frame.io, Slack, Amazon S3, WebDAV, FTP/SFTP and more — or save originals straight to your phone in local mode. Never locked to a proprietary cloud. BUILT FOR REAL SHOOTS • Tether multiple cameras in one session. • Full-resolution RAW + JPEG, grouped together. • A live session gallery you can hand a client on the spot. • Reliable background uploads that resume if the connection drops. ONE SIMPLE PLAN CloudTether is a single subscription — everything included — and starts with a free trial. SHOOT TOGETHER AS A TEAM Invite a second shooter or your whole crew to a session and everyone's photos land in one place. An optional live team map shows where each shooter is in real time, so you can coordinate coverage and jump straight to a teammate's shots. Sharing your location is always opt-in. GEOTAG AS YOU SHOOT Turn on geotagging and CloudTether records a GPS track during the session, tagging every photo with where it was taken — even shots fired while your phone is locked or mounted to the hot shoe. — CloudTether is an auto-renewing subscription. • Free trial: 7 days, then $7.99/month (prices may vary by region and are shown in the app before you subscribe). • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://cloudtether.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://cloudtether.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FTPReceiver

Features
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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: r1ftpreceiver@outlook.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CloudTether4 screens
FTPReceiver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CloudTether at every 4 days against FTPReceiver's fortnightly. CloudTether also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CloudTether sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and FTPReceiver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudTether ships an update every 4 days, FTPReceiver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CloudTether versus FTPReceiver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudTetherFTPReceiver
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB1 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperCLOUDCONCUR LTDYoshiharu Aoki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

CloudTether

Subscriptions2
  • CloudTether Pro$12.991 Month
  • CloudTether Max$34.991 Month
2 purchases

FTPReceiver

Subscriptions2
  • FTPReceiver Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • FTPReceiver Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CloudTether free?
CloudTether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTPReceiver free?
FTPReceiver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CloudTether or FTPReceiver have ads?
Neither CloudTether nor FTPReceiver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudTether or FTPReceiver?
CloudTether ships an update every 4 days, and FTPReceiver fortnightly. Most recently, CloudTether was updated on October 2, 2026 and FTPReceiver on September 26, 2026.

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