Comparison

WebDAV Manager vs PocketServer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WebDAV Manager

Access and manage files stored on your own WebDAV servers, including cloud storage and NAS devices. Browse, organize, and upload files directly from your device. Offers premium features like offline access and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to various WebDAV servers
  • Browse and preview files
  • Organize files and folders
  • Upload files from device
  • Pin favorite folders and files
  • App lock with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Offline file access (Premium)
Features
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WebDAV Manager opens the files on your own server: Nextcloud, ownCloud, a Synology or QNAP NAS, Apache, IIS, rclone, dufs and any other WebDAV server, over HTTPS or HTTP. No account to create. BROWSE AND PREVIEW Photos, videos, PDFs, Office documents, text and audio open right in the app. Search a folder, sort by name, date or size, and tap the title to go back to a parent folder. ORGANIZE Create folders, rename, move and delete. Select several files to share, move or delete them at once. Touch and hold a file for its menu. UPLOAD Send files and photos from your library, with their progress shown. On iPad and Mac, drop files on a folder to upload them. FAVORITES Pin the folders and files you use most, on every server. FACE ID AND TOUCH ID Lock the app so only you can open it. IPAD AND MAC Your servers in a sidebar next to their files, keyboard shortcuts, and drag and drop. On a Mac with Apple silicon, the app runs in its own window. PRIVATE Your files and passwords never go through us. The free version shows an ad banner (Google AdMob, Unity Ads). Passwords stay in the Keychain on your device and are only sent to your server. PREMIUM A one-time purchase, yours for life. No subscription. No ads. Your servers in the Files app, and in the Finder on a Mac. Open and save from any app. Offline files, kept on the device and updated when they change on the server. A text editor for txt, Markdown, JSON and configuration files. An accent color and an app icon of your choice. Restore it on all your devices signed in with the same Apple Account. ADD YOUR SERVER Paste its address, for example https://cloud.example.com/remote.php/dav/files/yourname/, then check it with Test connection. Questions or suggestions: contact@webdavman.com

About

PocketServer

Share files and folders across devices without cloud storage or cables. This app allows for cross-platform transfer and management of data, enabling users to run web servers and stream content directly from their iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file and folder sharing
  • No cloud or cable required
  • Two-way data transfer
  • Persistent background WebDAV servers
  • Local HTTP server for static websites
  • Run multiple servers simultaneously
Features
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Cross-Platform Files & Folders Sharing. No data upload required. No cloud or cables needed. Designed for developers, power users, and privacy enthusiasts. ■ Two-way files & folders transfer between your iOS and Windows, Linux, etc. devices. Seamlessly browse, stream, and manage iOS files and folders from Windows, Linux, macOS, etc. No additional software, drivers, cloud services, or cables required. ■ Launch persistent background WebDAV servers. Easily set up and run Class 1 WebDAV servers on iPhone & iPad, compatible with rclone, Cyberduck, Transmit, Finder, and others. ■ Run local HTTP servers to serve static HTML websites. ■ Run multiple servers at the same time and in the background. The Pro version is a one-time purchase; no subscriptions. Built for power users who need flexibility without complexity. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WebDAV Manager4 screens
PocketServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PocketServer at 5.0 against WebDAV Manager's 4.3. PocketServer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WebDAV Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketServer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of WebDAV Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketServer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebDAV Manager ships an update every 4 months, PocketServer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WebDAV Manager versus PocketServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebDAV ManagerPocketServer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam TaguirovBao Nguyen

Customer experience

WebDAV Manager

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

PocketServer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebDAV Manager

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
1 purchases

PocketServer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is WebDAV Manager free?
WebDAV Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketServer free?
PocketServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebDAV Manager or PocketServer?
PocketServer is rated higher. WebDAV Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while PocketServer averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do WebDAV Manager or PocketServer have ads?
WebDAV Manager shows ads; PocketServer does not.
Which is updated more often, WebDAV Manager or PocketServer?
WebDAV Manager ships an update every 4 months, and PocketServer every 6 days. Most recently, WebDAV Manager was updated on November 3, 2026 and PocketServer on October 24, 2026.

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