# TinyServer vs WorldWideWeb

The clearest difference is price: WorldWideWeb at Free against TinyServer's $3.99. TinyServer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

WorldWideWeb is free to download; TinyServer costs $3.99 up front. WorldWideWeb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TinyServer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TinyServer against 4.6 for WorldWideWeb. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 39 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of TinyServer's written reviews are positive against 76% of WorldWideWeb's.

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, WorldWideWeb every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyServer | WorldWideWeb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662/reviews)** | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldwideweb-mobile/id1623006812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyServer

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

**Currently charting:** #88 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


### WorldWideWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldwideweb-mobile/id1623006812)

This mobile web server tool allows developers to test and serve HTML documents directly from their device. It simulates web environments, enabling offline development and API testing without external dependencies. Ideal for quick checks and development on the go.

**Highlights:** Automatic refresh on file changes, No caching for direct testing, Easy folder configuration, Directory listings for file access, Bonjour support for local network access, REST API mocking, Standalone with no external dependencies, Built-in sandbox security

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WorldWideWeb PRO | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyServer free?

TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WorldWideWeb free?

WorldWideWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TinyServer or WorldWideWeb?

TinyServer is rated higher. TinyServer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while WorldWideWeb averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do TinyServer or WorldWideWeb have ads?

Neither TinyServer nor WorldWideWeb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyServer or WorldWideWeb?

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, and WorldWideWeb every 4 months. Most recently, TinyServer was updated on October 7, 2026 and WorldWideWeb on October 17, 2026.

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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.*