# TinyServer — Web Server

> Mobile web server for hosting static files and websites locally. (iPhone/iPad app by Christian Lobach.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662/reviews.md

## What is TinyServer?

Use your mobile device as a web server!
Access static websites from a computer or other mobile device.

FEATURES
• use folders stored locally on your iPhone/iPad or in iCloud
• serve static files and websites over HTTP
• enable Directory Listing to browse the selected folder in your browser
• Bonjour: no need to type in IP addresses - TinyServer will show a friendly URL like http://myiPhone.local:8080
• iPad Multitasking: use an external editor to edit your files and preview them in Safari running alongside TinyServer
• Open an in-app browser to access your served files
• See the access log of the web server
• Basic auth protection

CHOOSING A FOLDER
There are several ways to open a folder to be served by TinyServer.
• In the app, tap "Choose Folder", then long-press a folder to bring up the context menu. Choose "Serve in TinyServer"
• In the app, tap "Choose Folder", tap "Select" in the navigation bar, select a folder and tap "Open" in the navigation bar
• on iPad, you can have the files app and TinyServer side by side in multitasking. You can drag and drop folders to the top of the TinyServer interface. 
Keep in mind that this way creates a copy, so if you change the files you have to drag them to the app again to see the changes.

IMPORTANT:
The web server cannot run in the background. Keep TinyServer in the foreground and the device unlocked. If you do change apps, the web server will restart automatically when you bring the TinyServer app back to the foreground.
TinyServer only works on local WiFi. The web server is not accessible via a cellular network connection.
It is meant for static files, so you can't run e.g. a PHP or Ruby on Rails backend from it.

## Key features

- Serve static files and websites over HTTP
- Directory listing for easy browsing
- Bonjour for friendly URLs
- iPad Multitasking support
- Basic authentication protection
- Access log viewing

## Chart rankings

- #24 in Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)
- #197 in Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent web server/browser combo

*2026-06-04, version 1.5.2*

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.

### 5/5 — Fixed my issues

*2026-02-24*

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

### 5/5 — Hilfreich und einfach zu nutzen

*2025-04-23*

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 !!!

### 4/5 — Useful - Once I was able to select a folder

*2024-01-11, version 1.4*

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.

### 5/5 — Fantastic. Zero problems.

*2023-04-11, version 1.4*

Fantastic app. Easy setup. I’ll use it a often.

### 2/5 — Will Not Start

*2022-10-20, version 1.4*

Was happy to pay the reasonable amount requested but was disappointed that I could not start the server. Selected a folder on an attached USB flash drive. Several seconds after clicking the “Start Server” button the app crashes. Downloaded on my iPhone running iOS 15.6.1.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-04-27, version 1.4*

This app creates a website on your phone/tablet that lists files on the device and lets you download them. It’s a relatively simple way to make the files on your device available to other computers. For my use, the other computers were Garmin GPS units and the files were routes downloaded from websites to the phone. The developer updated TinyServer so it would also work for this use. Very cool.

### 5/5 — Best Web Server Possible on an iPhone

*2022-01-02, version 1.1*

This is very simple to use and takes in what other web server apps on the AppStore and simplifies it to something that isn’t a hassle to work with and it works well! Also I love the choice between the 2 URL’s that can be used to find the device that the server is being hosted on so you don’t have to send someone that you know your LAN IP like if they are next to you.

### 1/5 — Pas de compatibilité PHP

*2021-09-14*

4€ perdus.

### 5/5 — Neet

*2021-04-11, version 1.1*

Something t-ó píle with

## Frequently asked questions about TinyServer

### What is TinyServer?

TinyServer turns your iPhone or iPad into a web server. It allows you to serve static files and websites over your local WiFi network. You can access these files from a computer or another mobile device.

### How do I access files served by TinyServer?

TinyServer provides a friendly URL, like http://myiPhone.local:8080, thanks to Bonjour. You can also use the IP address of your device. The app includes an in-app browser to easily access your served files.

### Can TinyServer run in the background?

No, TinyServer cannot run in the background. The web server will stop if you switch to another app. You need to keep TinyServer in the foreground and your device unlocked for it to function.

### Does TinyServer support dynamic websites like PHP?

No, TinyServer is designed exclusively for static files. It cannot run dynamic backends such as PHP or Ruby on Rails. It is intended for serving HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and image files.

### What is the price of TinyServer?

TinyServer is a paid application, priced at $3.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features for hosting static websites from your mobile device.

### How often is TinyServer updated?

The latest version, 1.5.2, was released on 2025-07-09. This indicates active development and regular updates to improve functionality and compatibility.

### Is TinyServer suitable for all devices?

TinyServer is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. Its features, like iPad Multitasking, are specifically designed to enhance the user experience on tablets.

### Does TinyServer have ads?

No, TinyServer does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience, allowing you to focus on your web server tasks without interruption.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.2 — 2025-07-09

Bugfixes

### 1.5.1 — 2025-06-13

Bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2024-02-23

- Basic Auth: protect your served website with a username and password
- Access Log: see which files are being accessed

### 1.4 — 2022-03-06

It is now possible to start the server when not connected to WiFi. 
You can use the built in browser for iPhone, or split view multitasking on iPad.
It is also possible to access the server from your Mac when the iPhone is used as a personal hotspot.

### 1.3 — 2022-01-29

added an in-app browser

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