PlantPop vs FTP Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlantPop
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PlantPop makes tracking your plant diversity as satisfying as popping bubbles. Based on research from the American Gut Project showing that people who eat 30+ different plants per week have a more diverse gut microbiome, PlantPop turns dietary diversity tracking into a delightful, frictionless experience. KEY FEATURES: - Pop a Plant in 3 Seconds: Tap any plant from your recent list and watch it pop with a satisfying animation and haptic feedback. No accounts, no login, no server required. - 150+ Plant Database: Browse by category including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and herbs. Search by name or filter by color to find exactly what you ate. - Weekly Progress Ring: See your progress toward the 30-plants-per-week goal with a beautiful animated ring. Track daily progress with a simple bar showing your unique plant count. - Rainbow Score: Discover how many different plant colors you eat each week. A diverse plate is a healthy plate, and PlantPop shows you exactly where the gaps are. - Meal Templates: Create reusable meal templates for your favorite combinations. Add an entire meal's worth of plants with a single tap. - Smart Recommendations: Get personalized suggestions based on what you have been eating. Fill in missing categories and try new plants. - AI Photo Recognition: Snap a photo of your meal and let AI identify the plants for you. Powered by your own API key for unlimited use with zero ongoing cost. - Apple Health (HealthKit) Integration: Sync your dietary fiber data to Apple Health via HealthKit for a complete picture of your nutrition. - Custom Plants: Add your own plants that are not in the database. They work just like built-in plants. - Data Export: Export your tracking history as CSV for analysis or sharing with your nutritionist. - Meal Reminders: Set custom notifications for breakfast, lunch, and dinner so you never forget to log your plants. FREE TIER INCLUDES: Full plant database, basic tracking, 3 meal templates, and meal reminders. No time limits, no ads. PRO UPGRADE ($4.99 one-time): Unlimited meal templates, data export, custom weekly goals, 7-day retro-edit, deep statistical analysis, and Apple Health (HealthKit) integration. AI PHOTO RECOGNITION (Free, BYO API Key): AI photo recognition is free to use. Bring your own API key — your data stays on your device, and you pay your API provider directly for any usage. No subscriptions or in-app token purchases required.
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.
- 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
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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.**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FTP Client at none against PlantPop's 1. On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. PlantPop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FTP Client asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | PlantPop | FTP Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 贺 周 | 亮辉 赵 |
In-app purchases
PlantPop
- PlantPop Pro$4.99
FTP Client
No in-app purchases









