Comparison

homeOn vs LudyServer

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

Head to head
About

homeOn

This application allows users to control and configure their smart home systems. It provides a centralized platform for managing various smart devices within the home.

Highlights
  • Smart home system control
  • Device configuration
  • Centralized management
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Phần mềm điều khiển và cấu hình hệ thống nhà thông minh homeOn

About

LudyServer

Transform your mobile device into a Wi-Fi file server. Easily browse, download, and upload files to any device on your local network using just a web browser. Offers robust privacy with no cloud storage or tracking.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file server
  • Web browser access
  • QR code connection
  • Password protection
  • Share Extension integration
  • WebDAV access
  • SFTP server (Pro)
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable Wi-Fi file server. LudyServer lets any device on your local network browse, download, and upload files through a web browser — no app install needed on the other side. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start — your device hosts a local HTTP + WebDAV server 2. Scan the QR code or type the URL on any computer or phone 3. Browse, download, or upload files instantly over Wi-Fi FREE FEATURES • File browsing and downloads from any browser • WebDAV read access (connect Finder, Files app, or any WebDAV client) • QR code for instant connection • Password protection • Session timer (up to 30 minutes) • Share Extension — share a file from any app • Home Screen widget with server status • Siri Shortcuts integration • iPad optimized with keyboard shortcuts and drag-drop PRO UPGRADE ($2.99 one-time) • File uploads from browser • WebDAV write access • Unlimited session time • Transfer activity log and export • ZIP folder download • File type filters • HTTPS encryption • SFTP server • Multiple shared folders PRIVACY FIRST Everything stays on your local Wi-Fi network. No cloud, no account, no tracking. Your files never leave your network. PERFECT FOR • Transferring photos and videos to your computer • Sharing documents in meetings without AirDrop • Accessing iPhone files from Windows or Linux PCs • Quick file exchange between any devices on Wi-Fi

Screenshots

homeOn4 screens
LudyServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: homeOn at 100% against LudyServer's 0%. homeOn also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). LudyServer's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LudyServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. homeOn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

homeOn holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of homeOn's written reviews are positive against 0% of LudyServer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

homeOn ships an update weekly, LudyServer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
homeOn versus LudyServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhomeOnLudyServer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSon NguyenLudy Ankas, LLC

Customer experience

homeOn

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LudyServer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

homeOn

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

LudyServer

One-time1
  • LudyServer Pro$2.99

Questions

Is homeOn free?
homeOn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LudyServer free?
LudyServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, homeOn or LudyServer?
homeOn is rated higher. homeOn averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LudyServer averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do homeOn or LudyServer have ads?
Neither homeOn nor LudyServer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, homeOn or LudyServer?
homeOn ships an update weekly, and LudyServer every 3 months. Most recently, homeOn was updated on September 16, 2026 and LudyServer on October 21, 2026.

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