Server tester vs Lanparcel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Server tester
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Server Tester is a developer tool for testing server endpoints using batch HTTP or raw-socket requests. Save hosts, define custom requests, track outcomes with built-in status checks, history, notifications, and private iCloud sync. Perfect for monitoring APIs, testing backend services, or verifying network reliability. Key Features: - Save and organize hosts with base URLs and default headers. - Add multiple request definitions per host (method, endpoint, status expectations, optional body). - Run full batches and log activity for quick debugging and uptime verification. - Sync host and request data securely through your private iCloud account. - Run background checks and receive result notifications (optional). - Supports HTTP(S) and raw TCP/UDP-style connections for flexible testing scenarios.
Lanparcel
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Lanparcel sends a file from your iPhone or iPad to any nearby device on the same Wi-Fi network. The other device needs only a web browser: no app, no account and no cloud upload. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Choose file and pick a file from the Files picker (On My iPhone, iCloud Drive or any other location you use). 2. Lanparcel starts a temporary web server on your local network and shows a QR code together with the local address, for example http://192.168.1.20:52814/Notes.pdf. 3. On the other device, such as a laptop, tablet or phone on the same network, scan the QR code or type the address into a browser. The file downloads straight from your iPhone or iPad. 4. A download counter shows when the file has been fetched. Tap Stop transfer session when you are done, or choose another file to replace it. WHAT TO EXPECT - One file at a time, sent from this device to browsers on the same network. Lanparcel does not receive files. - While a session is running, any device on the network that opens the address can download the file, so stop the session when you are finished and use Lanparcel on networks you trust. - Keep Lanparcel open on screen during the transfer; iOS pauses the session when the app is in the background. - The file is served over plain HTTP inside your local network. The connection is not encrypted. - The file is held in memory while it is served, so it suits documents, photos and everyday files. Very large videos may not fit. - Some networks, such as guest or public Wi-Fi, stop devices from reaching each other. Use a home or office network, or a personal hotspot, instead. PRIVACY Nothing is copied to a server, and Lanparcel has no account, no ads and no analytics. iOS asks for Local Network permission the first time you start a session; it is used only to serve your file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Server tester at Free against Lanparcel's $0.99. Server tester also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Lanparcel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Server tester is free to download; Lanparcel costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Server tester ships an update every 4 months, Lanparcel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Server tester | Lanparcel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free โ better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salenius Code AB | Robert Corbin |
In-app purchases
Server tester
No in-app purchases
Lanparcel
No in-app purchases









