TinyServer vs JavaScript Blocker for Safari
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
JavaScript Blocker for Safari
Gain granular control over website scripts with this Safari extension. Block JavaScript on specific pages, entire domains, or all sites for enhanced privacy and fewer distractions. Easily whitelist trusted sites to maintain functionality.
- Block JavaScript on current page
- Block JavaScript on domain
- Block JavaScript on all websites
- Whitelist trusted domains
- Block inline scripts
- One-tap toggle control
- Privacy-first design
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JavaScript Blocker for Safari is a Safari extension that gives you simple, powerful control over website scripts. Block JavaScript on the current page, across an entire domain, or on all websites to browse with more control, fewer distractions, and added privacy. You can also whitelist trusted sites so they stay allowed when blocking is enabled globally. · Block JavaScript on Current Page: Disables JavaScript on the exact page you are visiting. · Block JavaScript on Domain: Turns off JavaScript across the current website domain. · Block JavaScript on All Websites: Apply JavaScript blocking across all sites at once. · Whitelist Trusted Domains: Keep selected domains allowed when blocking all websites is enabled. · Block Inline Scripts Too: Prevents inline JavaScript and event-based scripts from running. · One-Tap Toggle Control: Enable or disable blocking instantly from the extension popup. · Privacy-first design: No data collection, tracking, or logging, your browsing stays completely private. · Multilingual support: Use the extension in multiple languages for a globally friendly experience. · Clean, user-friendly UI: Enjoy a streamlined design that integrates smoothly into your workflow. · Seamless Safari integration: Built to work flawlessly across Safari on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TinyServer at 75% against JavaScript Blocker for Safari's 0%. TinyServer also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). JavaScript Blocker for Safari's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
TinyServer costs $3.99 and JavaScript Blocker for Safari $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JavaScript Blocker for Safari holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TinyServer has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of TinyServer's written reviews are positive against 0% of JavaScript Blocker for Safari'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, JavaScript Blocker for Safari monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TinyServer | JavaScript Blocker for Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #91 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Lobach | Alfredo Grassau |
Customer experience
TinyServer
JavaScript Blocker for Safari
In-app purchases
TinyServer
No in-app purchases
JavaScript Blocker for Safari
No in-app purchases
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