MagicFTP vs XFiles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagicFTP
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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.
XFiles
Manage local and remote files with a dual-pane interface. Connect to various cloud services, network shares, and media servers. Preview files and browse archives without leaving the app.
- Dual-pane file management
- Connect to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, S3
- Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
- Media server support (Jellyfin, Emby)
- In-app file preview
- Browse archives as folders
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Your files, wherever they live. XFiles is a local-first file manager for iPhone and iPad. Browse local folders and remote storage in one fast, expandable tree, or work side by side in dual-pane mode. CONNECT EVERYWHERE • FTP and encrypted FTPS • SFTP with an interactive SSH Terminal • WebDAV and Nextcloud • SMB and NAS shares • S3-compatible object storage • HTTP directory indexes • Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive • Jellyfin and Emby media servers A LOCATION IN FILES • Save to Files from Safari, Mail, Notes and other apps • Destinations include On My Device and writable remotes • In Files, pick XFiles, then On My Device or a writable remote WORK WITH FILES • Copy, move, rename and delete • Search names under the current folder tree • Resolve transfer conflicts with clear choices PREVIEW IN PLACE Open images, video, audio, text and PDF without leaving XFiles. ARCHIVES AS FOLDERS Browse ZIP, 7z, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ archives, then copy out only the files you need. LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Connection details remain on your device. XFiles connects directly to services you choose. The free tier includes three saved network locations of any supported protocol. XFiles Pro unlocks unlimited network locations and the interactive SSH Terminal for SFTP servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: XFiles at 18.0 against MagicFTP's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MagicFTP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MagicFTP ships an update every 2 weeks, XFiles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagicFTP | XFiles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fatih Yesilbas | 宣飞 刘 |
In-app purchases
MagicFTP
- MagicFTP Pro Lifetime2 variants$3.99
XFiles
- XFiles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- XFiles Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- XFiles Pro Lifetime Unlock$29.99









