Comparison

Code App vs Simple Server

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

Head to head
About

Code App

This app offers a desktop-class code editing experience on iPadOS. It includes built-in runtimes for popular languages like Node.js, Python, and Java, along with advanced features such as autocompletion and Git integration.

Highlights
  • Desktop-class code editor
  • Built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP, Java runtimes
  • Autocompletion and language features
  • Local file system support
  • SSH/FTP remote connection
  • Embedded terminal
  • Git version control
Features
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Code App is a MIT-licensed desktop-class code editor for iPadOS with built-in Node.js, Python, C, C++, PHP and Java runtime. We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all these features in one app: * A robust, high-performance text editor (Monaco Editor from Visual Studio Code) * Autocomplete, static code analysis and other language features for Python & Java * First class local file system support * Extensive local language support * SSH / FTP remote connection support (Files and terminal) * Embedded emulated terminal * Git Version Control * Package manager support (pip and npm) * Markdown, themes, server-side snippet execution and more Read Code App's documentation: code.thebaselab.com See the project's source code, roadmap, discussion on GitHub: github.com/thebaselab/codeapp Send us an email: support@thebaselab.com Privacy Policy: thebaselab.com/privacypolicies Terms of Use (EULA): www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple Server

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
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Simple Server is a small web server in your pocket. - Share your folders/files from your iPhone/iPad to other devices in the same local network. - Browse your shared folders and files via browsers easily. - Manage your folders/files on your iPhone/iPad via browsers. - Set a username/password for sharing/managing files. - Support Access Logs displaying HTTP method, URL, remote IP address, and access time of requests and responses. - On iPad, you can preview your static HTML files in Safari with Split View while the web server runs on the same iPad. Two steps to share your folder: 1. In the app, tap "Select folder" and select a folder to be shared. You can choose a folder on your device or iCloud. 2. Tap the "Start Server" button. It's done! Then, connect to the address in a browser on any device in the same network. (e.g., A device that uses the same WiFi router.) Also, you can allow remote users can manage folders and files if you want. Caution: - Simple HTTP Server should be running in the foreground. It cannot be run in the background. If you change to another app or turn off the screen, the web server will stop. - On iPad, you can browse files/folders via Safari with running the web server on the same device, thanks to multitasking. - However, if you switch to another app on your iPhone, the web server will stop. The server status will be automatically recovered when you return to the app. On iPhone, browsing files from other devices is only meaningful. - It works only in a local WiFi network or local wired network. You cannot connect to the web server via a cellular network.

Screenshots

Code App2 screens
Simple Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Server at 4.3 against Code App's 4.0. Simple Server also leads on price ($3.99 vs $6.99). Code App's advantage is ratings volume (301 vs 11) and chart position (#6 vs #44). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Code App costs $6.99 and Simple Server $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Server holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code App has 301 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Code App'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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Code App versus Simple Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode AppSimple Server
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.0 (301 ratings)4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings301 — better11
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#6 — better#44
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size963 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerthebaselab LtdBitsbaker LLC.

Customer experience

Code App

All ratings301 ratings
Positive73.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral12.3%
Negative23.8%

Simple Server

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

In-app purchases

None

Code App

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code App free?
Code App costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Server free?
Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code App or Simple Server?
Simple Server is rated higher. Code App averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Simple Server averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Code App or Simple Server have ads?
Neither Code App nor Simple Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code App or Simple Server?
Code App ships an update monthly, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, Code App was updated on October 11, 2026 and Simple Server on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Code App or Simple Server?
Code App currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Simple Server at #44. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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