Comparison

FTP Client vs Porto FTP

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

Head to head
About

FTP Client

Features
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FTP Client – Secure FTP, FTPS & SFTP File Manager Manage your remote servers with confidence using FTP Client, a powerful and intuitive file transfer application for iPhone and iPad. Connect securely to FTP, FTPS, and SFTP servers, browse remote files, edit documents, upload websites, and synchronize folders—all from a modern native iOS interface. Whether you're a web developer, system administrator, designer, or IT professional, FTP Client provides the tools you need to manage servers and files wherever you are. Secure Connections • FTP (Passive & Active Mode) • FTPS (Explicit & Implicit TLS) • SFTP (SSH) • Password and SSH key authentication • Face ID & Touch ID protection • Encrypted credential storage in Apple Keychain Powerful File Management • Browse local and remote folders • Upload and download files • Copy, move, rename, and delete • Create folders • Batch file operations • Drag & Drop support on iPad • Multi-selection • Favorite folders • Quick search and sorting Fast Transfer Engine • Background transfers • Pause and resume downloads • Automatic retry • Resume interrupted transfers • Multiple simultaneous transfers • Transfer queue management • Bandwidth control • Progress tracking Built-in File Viewer Preview files without leaving the app. Supports: • Images • Videos • Audio • PDF documents • Office documents • Markdown • HTML • JSON • XML • CSV • Text files • Source code Built-in Code Editor Edit files directly on your server. Features include: • Syntax highlighting • Search & Replace • Line numbers • Auto indentation • Word wrap • Undo & Redo • Multiple text encodings • Dark Mode support Supports popular programming languages including Swift, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, SQL, C, C++, Java, Go, Rust, Kotlin, YAML, JSON, XML, and more. Folder Synchronization Keep local and remote folders in sync. • One-way sync • Two-way sync • Mirror mode • Conflict detection • Scheduled synchronization • Preview changes before syncing SSH Terminal Access your server through an integrated SSH terminal. • Multiple sessions • Command history • Copy & Paste • Custom themes • External keyboard shortcuts ZIP Archive Support • Compress files • Extract ZIP archives • Browse archive contents • Password-protected ZIP support Productivity Features • Files app integration • iCloud Drive support • External drive support • Spotlight indexing • Siri Shortcuts • Home Screen widgets • Recent connections • Bookmarks • Offline file access • Import & export server profiles Designed for Professionals FTP Client is ideal for: • Web developers • Server administrators • DevOps engineers • IT professionals • Website owners • Designers • Students • Power users Work with your servers efficiently using a clean interface, secure connections, and a professional-grade transfer engine built for iPhone and iPad. Download FTP Client today and take your remote file management anywhere. We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: - $34.99 per year - $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to effects and remove advertisement. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.atlantismobileapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.atlantismobileapps.com

About

Porto FTP

Features
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Porto is a dual-pane FTP, SFTP and FTPS client for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Silicon Mac. Open a local folder on one side and the server on the other. Upload, download, rename, delete, and create folders without leaving the commander layout. A transfer queue sits at the bottom so you can pause, resume, or cancel jobs. FEATURES • FTP, SFTP, and FTPS (explicit and implicit) • Dual-pane browser — local and remote side by side • Transfer queue with progress, pause, resume, and cancel • New folder, rename, delete, permissions, and file properties • Built-in text editor for remote files • SSH terminal on SFTP connections • Saved sites with passwords and SSH keys in the Keychain • Face ID / Touch ID lock • Site backup export and import between your devices FREE AND PORTO PRO The Free plan is the full client with one saved site. Porto Pro is a one-time purchase (not a subscription) that unlocks unlimited saved sites. WHO IT IS FOR Developers, sysadmins, and anyone who wants a FileZilla / WinSCP-style client on iOS — without a monthly plan. Privacy, support, and terms: https://awenis.com/porto/index.html

Screenshots

FTP Client4 screens
Porto FTP4 screens

Verdict

The call

FTP Client and Porto FTP are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FTP Client versus Porto FTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTP ClientPorto FTP
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen Nam GiangAwenis Digital LLC

In-app purchases

None

FTP Client

No in-app purchases

None

Porto FTP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FTP Client free?
FTP Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Porto FTP free?
Porto FTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FTP Client or Porto FTP have ads?
Neither FTP Client nor Porto FTP shows ads.

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