# TinyServer vs Simple Server

The clearest difference is rating: TinyServer at 4.7 against Simple Server's 4.3. TinyServer also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

TinyServer costs $3.99 and Simple Server $3.99 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of TinyServer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple Server's.

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Server monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyServer | Simple Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinyserver/id1517211662/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #83 | **#47** |
| Size | 2 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Lobach](https://appshunter.io/developer/516573165) | [Bitsbaker LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631721150) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyServer

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

**Currently charting:** #83 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


### Simple Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Easily share files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to other devices on the same local network. Browse and manage your files through a web browser, with optional username and password protection. Access logs provide detailed request information.

**Highlights:** Share folders and files locally, Browse and manage files via web browser, Username/password protection, Access logs, Static HTML preview on iPad, iCloud folder sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyServer free?

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

### Is Simple Server free?

Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TinyServer or Simple Server?

TinyServer is rated higher. TinyServer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Simple Server averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do TinyServer or Simple Server have ads?

Neither TinyServer nor Simple Server shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TinyServer or Simple Server?

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, TinyServer was updated on September 19, 2026 and Simple Server on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, TinyServer or Simple Server?

TinyServer currently peaks at #83 in the App Store charts, and Simple Server at #47. 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.*