Photo and Video Safe vs MicroServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo and Video Safe
Securely hide your private photos and videos from unauthorized access. This app offers multiple lock options, including pattern, PIN, and Touch ID, and can even notify you of intruder attempts with photos and location data. Organize, import, export, and share your media with ease, with options to save to iCloud.
- Secure pattern and PIN lock
- Touch ID support
- Intruder photo and location alerts
- Email notifications for intruders
- Import/export from gallery and iTunes
- iCloud backup
- Create unlimited albums
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▶▶▶ Protect YOUR precious photos/pictures & videos ▶▶▶ Email-Notification with intruder photo & location Keep your most valuable pictures hidden from curious eyes. Lock, organize, browse and share your personal photos. View your photos in your favorite browser directly on your computer. TOP FEATURES: ▶ Secure access with personal pattern passcode ▶ 16-dot-pattern and 9-dot-pattern for your security ▶ PIN lock security ▶ Touch ID ▶ Configurable audio alerts ▶ Take pictures and capture videos within the app ▶ Simple and powerful import function from gallery ▶ Photo- and Videoimport from iTunes ▶ Export content back to your gallery ▶ Save your data on iCloud ▶ Share your media files by email ▶ Create unlimited albums, photos and videos ▶ Slide show in app ▶ Track intruder attempts with photo and location ▶ Get notified by e-mail about intruder attempts with photo and location ▶ Track thieves with genius and unique email report feature ▶ In-App Purchase for passcode reset added ▶ "Open in" functionality for images & videos ▶ View all photos in your browser ▶ iPad & iPhone fully supported ▶ Integrated help system ▶ Browse your photo galleries on the Apple Watch ▶ Completely ad free! ▶▶▶ Enjoy the freedom of protecting your privacy. Disclaimer: Please make sure you keep a backup before updating.
MicroServer
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MicroServer transforms your iPhone or iPad into a fully functional HTTP web server. Share static websites, HTML files, and folders with any device on your local network instantly. PERFECT FOR DEVELOPERS Test your responsive web designs on real mobile devices without deploying to a remote server. Simply point your browser to the local URL and see your changes live. View detailed access logs to debug requests and monitor traffic. SIMPLE FILE SHARING Share folders from your device or iCloud Drive with colleagues and clients. No cloud uploads required. Everything stays on your local network, fast and private. KEY FEATURES Local HTTP Server Host static websites and files directly from your device. Supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and 60 plus file types with automatic MIME type detection. Bonjour Discovery Access your server using a friendly URL like yourdevice.local instead of memorizing IP addresses. Works automatically with Safari and other browsers. Directory Listing Browse shared folders with a clean, responsive interface. Supports dark mode and works on any screen size. Access Logging Monitor all HTTP requests with detailed logs showing method, path, status code, response size, client IP, and user agent. Export logs for analysis. Basic Authentication Protect your shared content with username and password. Uses standard HTTP Basic Auth compatible with all browsers. Customizable Port Run on port 8080 by default or choose any port between 1024 and 65535. Keep Screen On Prevent your device from sleeping while serving files with a single tap. IDEAL USE CASES Web Development Preview static sites, test responsive layouts, and debug CSS on actual devices connected to your local network. Design Reviews Share HTML prototypes and mockups with clients during meetings without uploading to external servers. Classroom Teaching Demonstrate web technologies by serving example files that students can access from their own devices. Local File Access Access documents, images, and media files from your iOS device on your laptop or desktop. Quick Presentations Host presentation files or documentation for immediate access during demos and workshops. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supports iOS 17.0 and later on iPhone and iPad. Uses native Network framework for optimal performance and battery efficiency. No third party dependencies or external servers required. The server runs only while the app is in the foreground due to iOS platform limitations. Keep the app visible or enable Keep Screen On for continuous serving. Works exclusively over WiFi. Cellular connections are not supported for security and privacy. PRIVACY FOCUSED All data remains on your local network. No files are uploaded to external servers. No accounts required. No tracking or analytics. Download MicroServer today and start serving files in seconds. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroServer at none against Photo and Video Safe's 1. Photo and Video Safe's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On ads 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
Photo and Video Safe costs $2.99 and MicroServer $3.99 up front. Photo and Video Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MicroServer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Photo and Video Safe | MicroServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (115 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Raphael Odermatt | MadrasHOT |
In-app purchases
Photo and Video Safe
- Reset Passcode$0.99
MicroServer
No in-app purchases
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