# UDevice vs Simple Server

UDevice and Simple Server both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of UDevice's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple Server's. UDevice also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 11). Simple Server's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

UDevice costs $4.99 and Simple Server $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for UDevice against 4.3 for Simple Server. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of UDevice's written reviews are positive against 56% of Simple Server's.

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, Simple Server monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDevice | Simple Server |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878/reviews)** | [4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #45 |
| Size | 159 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gansu Zhenxian Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616881226) | [Bitsbaker LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631721150) |

## What reviewers say

### UDevice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udevice-dev-assistant/id1608053878)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #193 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of developer and testing tools. It includes network utilities like HTTP(s) capture and DNS parsing, alongside system information and file management capabilities. Ideal for development, testing, and device management.

**Highlights:** HTTP(s) Capture/Rewrite, SSH and Terminal access, Python3 interpreter, Cookie editing, Network utilities (Ping, DNS, Traceroute, Port Scan), File manager, Device fingerprinting and system info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597)

**Currently charting:** #45 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 UDevice free?

UDevice costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Simple Server free?

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

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

UDevice is rated higher. UDevice averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Simple Server averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.

### Do UDevice or Simple Server have ads?

Neither UDevice nor Simple Server shows ads.

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

UDevice ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simple Server monthly. Most recently, UDevice was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple Server on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, UDevice or Simple Server?

UDevice currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Simple Server at #45. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*