Comparison

TinyServer vs API Endpoint Maker

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

API Endpoint Maker

Features
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API Endpoint Maker – REST API Testing Build, mock, test, and run REST APIs directly from your iPhone or iPad. API Endpoint Maker turns your device into a powerful local REST API server and API testing tool. Create mock APIs, custom JSON responses, test HTTP requests, simulate backend services, and debug API integrations without needing a laptop or cloud server. Whether you're a mobile developer, frontend developer, backend engineer, QA tester, student, or API enthusiast, API Endpoint Maker helps you build and test REST APIs anywhere. Build REST APIs Quickly Create and run local API endpoints in seconds. • Create unlimited API endpoints • GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE support • Custom API routes • Local REST API server • Test APIs over your Wi-Fi network • Custom server ports • Auto-start server • Bonjour support Create Mock APIs & JSON Responses Build realistic API responses for development and testing. • JSON response editor • Custom HTTP status codes • Success and error responses • Response delay simulation • Dynamic variables • Custom response headers • API response preview Perfect for mock API development, frontend testing, mobile app development, and backend prototyping. Test HTTP Requests Test your REST API endpoints before connecting your application to a production backend. • Send HTTP requests • View formatted JSON responses • Request and response headers • Response timing • Authentication support • Request details • API debugging Dynamic Test Data Generate realistic API data without manually creating every value. • UUID generation • Timestamps • Random numbers • Random names • Email addresses • Dates Use dynamic variables to create realistic responses for API testing and application development. Monitor API Requests See exactly what is happening with your local API server. • Request history • HTTP methods • HTTP status codes • Response times • Client IP addresses • Search request logs • Request debugging Organize Your API Projects Keep your mock APIs and endpoints organized. • Collections • Multiple API projects • User Management templates • E-commerce API templates • Analytics API templates • Authentication API templates Local REST API Server Run a lightweight API server directly on your iPhone or iPad. • Local network API access • Custom ports • Bonjour service discovery • Auto-start server • Directory listing • Basic Authentication Your device can act as a convenient local backend and mock API server for testing applications on the same network. Built for Developers API Endpoint Maker is useful for: • REST API development • API testing • Mock API testing • Mobile app development • iOS development • React Native development • Flutter development • Swift development • Kotlin development • React development • Vue development • Angular development • Backend testing • QA testing • API prototyping • Frontend development • Learning REST APIs Privacy First Your API development environment stays local. • No account required • No signup required • No login required • No cloud storage • No API data uploaded to a remote server • Local network focused Start using the app immediately without creating an account. Choose Your Plan Monthly – $2.99/month Yearly – $14.99/year Lifetime – $29.99 Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings. Build, mock, test, and debug REST APIs and HTTP requests anywhere with API Endpoint Maker. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

TinyServer4 screens
API Endpoint Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: API Endpoint Maker at Free against TinyServer's $3.99. TinyServer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). On ads, 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

API Endpoint Maker is free to download; TinyServer costs $3.99 up front. API Endpoint Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TinyServer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TinyServer versus API Endpoint Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinyServerAPI Endpoint Maker
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#80 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian LobachSunil H N

In-app purchases

None

TinyServer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

API Endpoint Maker

Subscriptions2
  • API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Monthly$2.991 Month
  • API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • API Endpoint Maker - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TinyServer free?
TinyServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is API Endpoint Maker free?
API Endpoint Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TinyServer or API Endpoint Maker have ads?
Neither TinyServer nor API Endpoint Maker shows ads.

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