Comparison

TinyServer vs Python & SQL Pro

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

Head to head
About

TinyServer

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
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Use your mobile device as a web server! Access static websites from a computer or other mobile device. FEATURES • use folders stored locally on your iPhone/iPad or in iCloud • serve static files and websites over HTTP • enable Directory Listing to browse the selected folder in your browser • Bonjour: no need to type in IP addresses - TinyServer will show a friendly URL like http://myiPhone.local:8080 • iPad Multitasking: use an external editor to edit your files and preview them in Safari running alongside TinyServer • Open an in-app browser to access your served files • See the access log of the web server • Basic auth protection CHOOSING A FOLDER There are several ways to open a folder to be served by TinyServer. • In the app, tap "Choose Folder", then long-press a folder to bring up the context menu. Choose "Serve in TinyServer" • In the app, tap "Choose Folder", tap "Select" in the navigation bar, select a folder and tap "Open" in the navigation bar • on iPad, you can have the files app and TinyServer side by side in multitasking. You can drag and drop folders to the top of the TinyServer interface.  Keep in mind that this way creates a copy, so if you change the files you have to drag them to the app again to see the changes. IMPORTANT: The web server cannot run in the background. Keep TinyServer in the foreground and the device unlocked. If you do change apps, the web server will restart automatically when you bring the TinyServer app back to the foreground. TinyServer only works on local WiFi. The web server is not accessible via a cellular network connection. It is meant for static files, so you can't run e.g. a PHP or Ruby on Rails backend from it.

About

Python & SQL Pro

Learn programming with curated code recipes for Python and SQL. Find ready-to-use solutions for common tasks, perfect for exam preparation or quick reference. Access all examples offline on iOS and macOS.

Highlights
  • Python code recipes
  • SQL code recipes
  • Offline access
  • Quick search functionality
  • Exam and interview preparation
  • Cross-platform iOS and macOS support
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A reference of everyday Python, from strings and collections to threading and design patterns. Every example is written out in full and explained. • 22 sections: simple types, arrays and collections, classes, files, serialization, functions and lambdas, exceptions, regular expressions, threading, databases, algorithms, patterns. • Run in the app: the example really executes and the output appears under the code. Needs an internet connection; the daily limit is 30 launches. • What changed in new versions: eight sections from Python 3.0 to 3.13, with "before" and "after" code side by side. • Keyword and function reference: 203 articles, browsable as a list and searchable. • SQL alongside: 243 queries against a live practice database - JOIN, GROUP BY, subqueries, data types. Queries have their own daily count. • Edit any example and run it again; one tap brings the original back. • Add your own examples - they are kept in the app and always at hand. • Search by section name or by a fragment of code. • Everything except running works offline: examples, search, favourites. No account needed. • Light and dark themes, font and size, line numbers, soft wrapping. Every example is picked from trusted sources and thoroughly tested. Made by a developer for developers. In development since 2015.

Screenshots

TinyServer4 screens
Python & SQL Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Python & SQL Pro at 5.0 against TinyServer's 4.7. Python & SQL Pro also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99). TinyServer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 6). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TinyServer costs $3.99 and Python & SQL Pro $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python & SQL Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of TinyServer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Python & SQL Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, Python & SQL Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TinyServer versus Python & SQL Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyServerPython & SQL Pro
Price$3.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (28 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#57 — better#102
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LobachFedor Obraztsov

Customer experience

TinyServer

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Python & SQL Pro

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

TinyServer

No in-app purchases

None

Python & SQL Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TinyServer free?
TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Python & SQL Pro free?
Python & SQL Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TinyServer or Python & SQL Pro?
Python & SQL Pro is rated higher. TinyServer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Python & SQL Pro averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do TinyServer or Python & SQL Pro have ads?
Neither TinyServer nor Python & SQL Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyServer or Python & SQL Pro?
TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Python & SQL Pro every 3 months. Most recently, TinyServer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Python & SQL Pro on September 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, TinyServer or Python & SQL Pro?
TinyServer currently peaks at #57 in the App Store charts, and Python & SQL Pro at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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