WebDAV Manager vs PocketServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WebDAV Manager
This native iOS app provides secure and efficient file management for WebDAV servers. It allows users to connect via HTTP or HTTPS, manage multiple servers, and perform various file operations like sharing, downloading, and uploading. The app also offers rich media previews for common file types.
- Secure WebDAV server connection (HTTP/HTTPS)
- Basic and digest authentication
- Manage multiple WebDAV servers
- File sharing, downloading, and uploading
- Remote directory browsing and file deletion
- Rich media file previews
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WebDAV Manager is a versatile and native iOS client that seamlessly connects to both HTTP and HTTPS WebDAV servers, ensuring secure and efficient file management. Current features: - Easy authentication: securely connect to your WebDAV servers using basic or digest authentication. - Versatile communication: access your data through HTTP and HTTPS protocols. - Seamless server management: add, edit, or remove servers with custom settings like protocol, port and base path. - Multi-server support: manage multiple WebDAV servers from a single, intuitive interface. - File operations: share, download, and upload files with ease. - Efficient file browsing: explore remote directories, create new folders, and delete unnecessary files effortlessly. - Rich media previews: preview text files, PDFs, images, and videos directly within the app. Start managing your WebDAV servers seamlessly with WebDAV Manager today!
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PocketServer at 5.0 against WebDAV Manager's 4.4. PocketServer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). WebDAV Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WebDAV Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketServer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of WebDAV Manager's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketServer's.
WebDAV Manager ships an update every 2 months, PocketServer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebDAV Manager | PocketServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Taguirov | Bao Nguyen |
Customer experience
WebDAV Manager
PocketServer
In-app purchases
WebDAV Manager
No in-app purchases
PocketServer
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
