# Hexer vs TinyServer

The clearest difference is rating: TinyServer at 4.7 against Hexer's 4.1. TinyServer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 63%). Hexer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hexer costs $3.99 and TinyServer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TinyServer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Hexer's written reviews are positive against 75% of TinyServer's.

Hexer ships an update every 10 months, TinyServer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexer | TinyServer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexer-hex-file-viewer/id1468880337/reviews) | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #64 | **#42** |
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hans Schulein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247291041) | [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexer-hex-file-viewer/id1468880337)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Inspect any file with a powerful hex viewer designed for iOS and iPadOS. Features include customizable color highlighting, advanced search and analysis tools, and seamless integration with the Files app for easy access to your documents.

**Highlights:** Customizable byte highlighting, Advanced search with regex, File signature detection, Integer decoding, Keyboard navigation, Integration with Files app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TinyServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Transform your mobile device into a web server to host static websites. Access files from other devices on your local network using a friendly URL. Features include directory listing, basic authentication, and seamless integration with external editors.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexer free?

Hexer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TinyServer free?

TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hexer or TinyServer?

TinyServer is rated higher. Hexer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while TinyServer averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.

### Do Hexer or TinyServer have ads?

Neither Hexer nor TinyServer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexer or TinyServer?

Hexer ships an update every 10 months, and TinyServer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hexer was updated on September 29, 2026 and TinyServer on September 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hexer or TinyServer?

Hexer currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and TinyServer at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*