# SimpleHTTP vs WorldWideWeb

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WorldWideWeb at 76% against SimpleHTTP's 0%. WorldWideWeb also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 2) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). SimpleHTTP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WorldWideWeb sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SimpleHTTP asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimpleHTTP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorldWideWeb has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of SimpleHTTP's written reviews are positive against 76% of WorldWideWeb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SimpleHTTP ships an update every 2 days, WorldWideWeb every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleHTTP | WorldWideWeb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplehttp-make-http-requests/id1534503487/reviews)** | [4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldwideweb-mobile/id1623006812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **39** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shunzhe Ma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052286218) | [The Iconfactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/281795483) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleHTTP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplehttp-make-http-requests/id1534503487)

Easily send common HTTP requests like GET, POST, HEAD, DELETE, and PATCH. View detailed metrics and plain text or rendered HTML responses. Supports sending files or images with POST requests.

**Highlights:** Make GET, POST, HEAD, DELETE, PATCH requests, View plain text response, View rendered HTML response, View detailed request metrics, Send files/images with POST requests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### WorldWideWeb

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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 SimpleHTTP free?

SimpleHTTP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WorldWideWeb free?

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

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

SimpleHTTP is rated higher. SimpleHTTP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WorldWideWeb averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do SimpleHTTP or WorldWideWeb have ads?

Neither SimpleHTTP nor WorldWideWeb shows ads.

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

SimpleHTTP ships an update every 2 days, and WorldWideWeb every 4 months. Most recently, SimpleHTTP was updated on September 24, 2026 and WorldWideWeb on October 13, 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.*