Comparison

TinyServer vs GistHunt

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

GistHunt

Features
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GistHunt is the ultimate GitHub Gists companion for developers who demand more from their code snippet manager. POWERFUL CODE EDITING Create and edit gists with real-time syntax highlighting for over 100 programming languages. Toggle between raw code and live Markdown preview. Customize your editing experience with adjustable font sizes and tab settings. SMART ORGANIZATION Keep your workspace clean with pin and archive features. Pin frequently-used gists for instant access. Archive old ones to reduce clutter. Sort by date, name, language, or star count to find what you need fast. TRUE OFFLINE SUPPORT Work without an internet connection. GistHunt caches your gists locally and syncs changes automatically when you're back online. A visual sync queue shows pending operations and helps resolve any conflicts. DISCOVER & SHARE Explore public gists from the GitHub community. Star and fork gists that inspire you. Share your own work via URL, QR code, or embeddable HTML. Export files directly to your device. ADVANCED SEARCH Find any gist instantly. Search by description, filename, or content. Filter results by programming language to narrow down exactly what you're looking for. CROSS-PLATFORM Native apps for iOS, iPad, and Mac. Optimized layouts for each device. macOS features include menu bar integration and custom download locations. PRIVACY FIRST Secure OAuth authentication with GitHub. Your data stays between you and GitHub. Local caching uses secure storage. No analytics, no tracking, no data collection. Perfect for developers, technical writers, and anyone who relies on GitHub Gists for code snippets, configuration files, notes, or documentation.

Screenshots

TinyServer4 screens
GistHunt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: TinyServer at #80 against GistHunt's unranked. TinyServer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 GistHunt $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, GistHunt every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TinyServer versus GistHunt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyServerGistHunt
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (34 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LobachJeffery Abbott

In-app purchases

None

TinyServer

No in-app purchases

None

GistHunt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TinyServer free?
TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GistHunt free?
GistHunt costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TinyServer or GistHunt have ads?
Neither TinyServer nor GistHunt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TinyServer or GistHunt?
TinyServer ships an update every 4 weeks, and GistHunt every 2 months. Most recently, TinyServer was updated on October 24, 2026 and GistHunt on October 24, 2026.

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