# TinyServer vs UDevice

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.

TinyServer costs $3.99 and UDevice $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyServer | UDevice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662/reviews)** | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #81 | **#29** |
| Size | 2 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165) | [Gansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616881226) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UDevice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 #81 in the App Store charts, and UDevice at #29. 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.*