# Hexer vs Simple Server

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Server at monthly against Hexer's every 10 months. Simple Server also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and chart position (#18 vs #61). Hexer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Simple Server holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Hexer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple Server's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hexer ships an update every 10 months, Simple Server monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hexer | Simple Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexer-hex-file-viewer/id1468880337/reviews) | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #61 | **#18** |
| Size | 6 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hans Schulein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247291041) | [Bitsbaker LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631721150) |

## What reviewers say

### Hexer

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

**Currently charting:** #61 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


### Simple Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #165 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily share files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to other devices on the same local network. Browse and manage your files through a web browser, with optional username and password protection. Access logs provide detailed request information.

**Highlights:** Share folders and files locally, Browse and manage files via web browser, Username/password protection, Access logs, Static HTML preview on iPad, iCloud folder sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hexer free?

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

### Is Simple Server free?

Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hexer or Simple Server?

Simple Server is rated higher. Hexer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Simple Server averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do Hexer or Simple Server have ads?

Neither Hexer nor Simple Server shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hexer or Simple Server?

Hexer ships an update every 10 months, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, Hexer was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simple Server on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hexer or Simple Server?

Hexer currently peaks at #61 in the App Store charts, and Simple Server at #18. 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.*