# WebProxyTool vs Simple Server

The clearest difference is price: WebProxyTool at Free against Simple Server's $3.99. WebProxyTool also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (307 vs 11). Simple Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WebProxyTool is free to download; Simple Server costs $3.99 up front. WebProxyTool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WebProxyTool against 4.3 for Simple Server. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebProxyTool has 307 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of WebProxyTool's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple Server's.

WebProxyTool ships an update every 8 days, Simple Server monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebProxyTool | Simple Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool-inspect-network/id1578538118/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#47** |
| Size | 47 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FJEDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740595411) | [Bitsbaker LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631721150) |

## What reviewers say

### WebProxyTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webproxytool-inspect-network/id1578538118)

This app acts as a local proxy to capture and display all network data transmitted and received by your device and apps. It securely decrypts HTTPS traffic by generating a local trust certificate, ensuring all data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Captures and displays network data, Routes HTTPS traffic locally, Decrypts HTTPS traffic, Generates local trust certificate, Man-in-the-middle proxy functionality, Local data storage for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebProxyTool Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| WebProxyTool Pro 1 Year | $18.49 | per year |
| WebProxyTool Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy-to-use interface and intuitive design
- 🎯 Effective traffic capture and request inspection
- 💰 Free functionality for core features
- 🔍 Helpful for debugging applications
- ⚡ Works well when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and black screen issues
- ⚠️ Certificate installation problems and failures
- 🔒 Data safety and privacy concerns
- 💸 Controversial subscription pricing model
- 🌐 Network performance degradation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Black screen appears when opening requests
- Stuck on privacy statement screen
- Certificate installation not recognized
- Unable to progress past setup steps 2-3

**Requested features**

- Search bar and request filtering functionality
- Export data as CSV or JSON format
- Delete old requests to reduce clutter
- Copy function for captured data
- Filter by request size and type (POST/GET)


### 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 WebProxyTool free?

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

### Is Simple Server free?

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

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

WebProxyTool is rated higher. WebProxyTool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Simple Server averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do WebProxyTool or Simple Server have ads?

Neither WebProxyTool nor Simple Server shows ads.

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

WebProxyTool ships an update every 8 days, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, WebProxyTool was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Server on September 21, 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.*