Comparison

HTTPocket vs FTP

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

Head to head
About

HTTPocket

Features
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HTTPocket turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into your own private file server. No cables, no cloud, no third-party apps. Send and receive files wirelessly between your devices, or share photos, videos, PDFs, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi: laptop, phone, tablet, even a smart TV. Pick a folder, tap Start Server, and share instantly. Includes a Built-In Photo Converter & PDF Toolkit, so you can convert files right where they are. TWO WAYS TO CONNECT 1. From Any Browser Open the server address in any browser. No app needed on the other device. Scan a QR code to connect in seconds. Works on PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or smart TV. 2. HTTPocket App (iPhone, iPad, Mac) Connect to another HTTPocket server using Client Mode for a smoother, native experience. Browse, view, and download right inside the app. 3. HTTPocket for Apple TV Install the free Apple TV app to browse your server and play videos on the big screen, controlled with your Apple TV remote. SEND & RECEIVE FILES (FREE) - Wireless File Sharing: share any folder over Wi-Fi, no cables or internet needed - Upload From Any Device: others can send you files from their browser, including drag-and-drop - Browser Access: anyone connects from any browser, no app required - QR Code Connect: scan to connect instantly, no typing IP addresses - Live Transfer Progress: see speed and time remaining for every file - In-App Chat: message connected devices right from the app - Custom Port: set your own port to fit your network - See Who's Connected: know how many devices are connected - Search & Thumbnails: find files fast, with instant previews - Slideshow: flip through a folder's photos without downloading them - Custom Video Player: play videos in the browser, no downloading needed - Download as Zip: grab a folder or several files as one .zip BROWSE ANOTHER DEVICE (FREE, CLIENT MODE) Skip the browser and connect to another HTTPocket server for a true native app experience, built right in. - Connect in one tap or QR scan - Fast native file browser, no tabs, no page loads - Native video player: switch audio and subtitles, change speed, resume where you left off - View photos with zoom, pan, and fit-to-screen - Read PDFs in a full-screen native viewer - Open text and HTML files without saving them - Save logins for password-protected servers - Remembers recent servers for quick reconnecting - Full Dark Mode support BUILT-IN PHOTO CONVERTER & PDF TOOLKIT No separate app, nothing uploaded. Everything happens on your device. - Photo Converter: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, plus resize, crop, and compress - PDF Toolkit: combine images to PDF, merge, compress, rotate, split pages, or convert to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint Try each tool free, 3 conversions each, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited use. HTTPOCKET PRO - File Management: create, rename, and delete files from the browser - Bulk Actions: select multiple files to move or delete - Password Protection: lock your server with a username and password - Multi-User Logins: separate logins for different people - Unlimited Conversions: no cap on Photo and PDF tools Available as Monthly, Yearly, or one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS - Everything happens on your local Wi-Fi, nothing sent to an outside server - No account or sign-up needed, no internet connection required - Conversions happen entirely on your device, never uploaded anywhere - Built with Apple's own frameworks, no third-party dependencies By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/terms-and-conditions

About

FTP

Features
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FTP-SERV est une application de gestion et de transfert de fichiers conçue pour vous accompagner partout depuis votre iPhone. ACCÉDEZ À VOS SERVEURS Connectez-vous à vos serveurs FTP et FTPS, parcourez vos dossiers et gérez vos fichiers directement depuis l'application. GÉREZ VOS FICHIERS Consultez, téléchargez, envoyez et organisez vos documents. Modifiez vos fichiers texte et vos fichiers de code grâce à l'éditeur intégré. PONT FTP Connectez deux serveurs et transférez vos fichiers de l'un vers l'autre, sans avoir à les gérer manuellement depuis un ordinateur. FTP-SERV DIRECT Échangez des fichiers entre votre iPhone et un autre appareil connecté au même réseau Wi-Fi, à l'aide d'une interface accessible depuis un navigateur. MON ESPACE Conservez vos documents localement sur votre iPhone, organisez vos dossiers et retrouvez facilement vos fichiers. FTP-SERV est une application gratuite, sans publicité, pensée pour une gestion simple de vos fichiers.

Screenshots

HTTPocket4 screens
FTP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FTP at none against HTTPocket's 3. FTP also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). HTTPocket's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. HTTPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HTTPocket ships an update every 10 days, FTP daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HTTPocket versus FTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTTPocketFTP
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd Imran AnsariMACHOUK Badreddine

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HTTPocket

Subscriptions2
  • HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99
None

FTP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTTPocket free?
HTTPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FTP free?
FTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTTPocket or FTP have ads?
Neither HTTPocket nor FTP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTTPocket or FTP?
HTTPocket ships an update every 10 days, and FTP daily. Most recently, HTTPocket was updated on October 9, 2026 and FTP on October 7, 2026.

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