TinyServer vs Image to Base64 Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Image to Base64 Plus
Easily convert images to Base64 encoded strings and vice versa. This tool allows you to copy the encoded data for use in other applications or save converted images directly to your device. It's a lightweight, ad-free solution for embedding image data.
- Convert images to Base64
- Decode Base64 to images
- Copy Base64 string
- Save converted images
- Ad-free experience
- Privacy-focused
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Image to Base64 is a flexible and easy-to-use Base64 image encoder. It allows you to convert an image to Base64 or decode a Base64 string back into an image effortlessly. Features: ∙ Convert images to Base64 with ease. ∙ Copy the Base64-encoded string for use in other applications. ∙ Convert Base64 strings back into images effortlessly. ∙ Save the converted image directly to your camera roll. ∙ Works seamlessly on both iPhone and iPad. ∙ Lightweight, compact app optimized for everyday use. ∙ Ad-free and built with privacy in mind. About Base64 Base64 encoding is used to embed image data in formats such as HTML, CSS, and JSON. Since the image is included directly in the content, the browser does not need to make a separate request to fetch the file. However, Base64-encoded images are larger than standalone image files, and for large images, the encoded string can be quite long. It is recommended to use Base64 primarily for small images and compare the performance of embedded vs. external images. Base64 encoding generates characters from a set that includes Latin letters, numerals, plus, and slash. It is widely used in Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) for email transport encoding. Why Use Base64 Encoding? Base64-encoded images can be embedded in img tags or CSS, reducing load times for small images by eliminating additional HTTP requests. This technique is useful for: Creating single-file mockups or demo HTML pages. Embedding images in HTML email signatures to avoid "display images" warnings. How to Convert an Image to Base64: 1. Tap Image to Base64. 2. Select the photo you want to convert. 3. Tap the Convert button. 4. The Base64 string is generated instantly. 5. Copy the Base64/HTML/CSS code by pressing the copy button. How to Convert Base64 to an Image: 1. Tap Base64 to Image. 2. Paste the Base64 code into the text field. 3. Tap the Convert button. 4. If the code is valid, an image preview will appear. 5. Save the image to your camera roll. The Base64 string is generated directly on your device using the Base64 algorithm—no data is sent to a server for conversion. Thank you for your support! Visit nitrio.com for more apps for your iOS devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TinyServer at every 4 weeks against Image to Base64 Plus's every 25 months. TinyServer also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Image to Base64 Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
TinyServer costs $3.99 and Image to Base64 Plus $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Image to Base64 Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TinyServer has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, Image to Base64 Plus every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TinyServer | Image to Base64 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 25 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #81 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Lobach | Heng Jia Liang |
Customer experience
TinyServer
Image to Base64 Plus
In-app purchases
TinyServer
No in-app purchases
Image to Base64 Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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