Comparison

TinyServer vs UDevice

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

UDevice

This app offers a comprehensive suite of developer and testing tools. It includes network utilities like HTTP(s) capture and DNS parsing, alongside system information and file management capabilities. Ideal for development, testing, and device management.

Highlights
  • HTTP(s) Capture/Rewrite
  • SSH and Terminal access
  • Python3 interpreter
  • Cookie editing
  • Network utilities (Ping, DNS, Traceroute, Port Scan)
  • File manager
  • Device fingerprinting and system info
Features
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Make device debugging, network diagnostics, and security research more efficient. The app includes a rich set of professional tools covering network packet capture, request rewriting, SSH, local terminal, Python 3, file management, cookie editing, log analysis, JSON formatting, regular expressions, Ping, DNS lookup, Traceroute, port scanning, LAN scanning, and more. You can also view real-time device status and key system information, including CPU, system, network, memory, display, browser environment, and other device data, helping you quickly understand the current state of your device. Whether for development debugging, testing and troubleshooting, security research, or daily device management, everything can be done in one app.

Screenshots

TinyServer4 screens
UDevice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TinyServer at 4.7 against UDevice's 4.4. TinyServer also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 UDevice $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TinyServer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of TinyServer's written reviews are positive against 78% of UDevice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, UDevice every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TinyServer versus UDevice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyServerUDevice
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (28 ratings) — better4.4 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews78.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2836 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#59#25 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB159 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LobachGansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

TinyServer

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

UDevice

All ratings36 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive78.1%
Neutral12.5%
Negative9.4%

In-app purchases

None

TinyServer

No in-app purchases

None

UDevice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TinyServer free?
TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UDevice free?
UDevice costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TinyServer or UDevice?
TinyServer is rated higher. TinyServer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while UDevice averages 4.4 from 36 ratings.
Do TinyServer or UDevice have ads?
Neither TinyServer nor UDevice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyServer or UDevice?
TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, and UDevice every 3 weeks. Most recently, TinyServer was updated on September 19, 2026 and UDevice on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, TinyServer or UDevice?
TinyServer currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and UDevice at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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