TinyServer

TinyServer

Web Server

34 ratings
13 reviews
#80 in paid Developer Tools
🔧 Utilities
🛠️ Developer Tools
$3.99

Details

Released
June 7, 2020
Updated
October 29, 2026

Features

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Transform your mobile device into a web server to host static websites. Access your files from any computer or other mobile device on your local WiFi network. Features include directory listing, Bonjour support for easy access, and basic authentication.

✓Serve static files and websites over HTTP
✓Directory listing for browsing folders
✓Bonjour support for easy URL access
✓Basic authentication protection
✓Access local or iCloud folders
✓iPad multitasking for editing and previewing
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What's New in TinyServer

1.6

October 29, 2026

Improved loading times and fixed a potential crash when serving a folder with lots of files

Charts

Top Paid

The app has maintained its position at 80 recently.

Last updated on October 30, 2026.

User reviews

App crashes

It worked great for the first day. Now it keeps crashing whenever I launch the “start server” button :(

Response from developer

Hi there, could you please contact me at tinyserver@christian-lobach.de ? I'd be happy to troubleshoot the crash with you.

Excellent web server/browser combo

Use it to run a webapp with html, css, and javaScript. The server serves the directory in the background and the browser connects to it.

Fixed my issues

Brilliant, I’d been struggling to add a html file on my home screen to act like an app, this fixed it. Worth the money for sure

Hilfreich und einfach zu nutzen

Nachdem ich lange nach einer App zum Vorschau-Anzeigen von Html Dateien gesucht habe bin ich hier fündig geworden - ohne schwierige Anleitung - einfach installieren und html Datei in den ausgewählten Ordner kopieren und in der App den Browser starten - schon sieht man die Datei wie im Internet - simple und gut !!!
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Useful - Once I was able to select a folder

I was trying to use this to copy some files over from my iPad to my laptop and had some difficulty getting it to work (probably due to my own inexperience with iOS) so I'm sharing the steps I had to take in case it saves anyone else some trouble:

I was unable to select a folder from within the app, the "Open" button in the files popup was disabled for any folder I navigated to. Instead I had to open the Files app and use the "Share" option for the folder I was interested in serving with Tiny Server.

Also, this is almost certainly an issue with my router but I had to switch to the 2.4 GHz network for my connection to go through (however connecting the device to itself in Safari was never a problem) otherwise the connection would hang and eventually time out.
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FAQ

What is TinyServer used for?

TinyServer allows you to use your iPhone or iPad as a web server to host static websites and files. You can then access these files from other devices on your local WiFi network.

Can TinyServer run in the background?

No, TinyServer cannot run in the background. The web server will only function when the app is in the foreground and your device is unlocked. It will restart automatically if you switch apps.

Does TinyServer work on cellular data?

No, TinyServer only works on a local WiFi network. The web server is not accessible via a cellular network connection.

What kind of files can TinyServer host?

TinyServer is designed for static files only. It cannot be used to run dynamic backends like PHP or Ruby on Rails.

How do I access files served by TinyServer?

TinyServer uses Bonjour to provide a friendly URL like http://myiPhone.local:8080, so you don't need to type in IP addresses. You can also use the IP address of your device.

Is TinyServer suitable for editing files?

Yes, on iPad, you can use multitasking to have TinyServer open alongside an external editor and Safari. This allows you to edit files and preview them in real-time.

What is the price of TinyServer?

TinyServer is a paid application priced at $3.99. There are no in-app purchases or ads.

How often is TinyServer updated?

The latest version of TinyServer is 1.6, last updated on October 29, 2026. The app was initially released on June 7, 2020.