Comparison

Basic Lamp Controller vs HTTPocket

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

Head to head
About

Basic Lamp Controller

Control your variable contrast enlarger lamp wirelessly from your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. This app offers precise control over contrast, timing, and focusing for black and white film printing.

Highlights
  • Wireless lamp control
  • Contrast adjustment
  • Integrated timer
  • Red positioning light
  • High brightness focus
  • Metronome function
Features
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Imagine wireless control of your variable contrast enlarger lamp using your iPhone, iPod, or iPad! Developed in conjunction with the Model 3 Enlarger Lamp from Modern Enlarger Lamps, this app gives you unprecedented control of the B+W film printing experience! Features: - Intuitive, paper-safe interface - Contrast control - Timer function - Red positioning lamp - High brightness focusing - Metronome function - Reliable Bluetooth connectivity *Requires iPhone 4S or greater, iPad with Retina display, or iPod touch (5th generation or above) and the Model 3 VC Enlarger Head from Modern Enlarger Lamps.

About

HTTPocket

Transform your devices into a private file server for wireless transfer and management. Share files, photos, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi network without cables or cloud services. Includes built-in tools for photo conversion and PDF manipulation.

Highlights
  • Wireless file sharing over Wi-Fi
  • Browser and app-based device connection
  • Built-in photo converter
  • PDF toolkit for merging and conversion
  • Live transfer progress monitoring
  • In-app chat and custom port settings
Features
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HTTPocket turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into your own private file server. No cables, no cloud, no third-party apps. Send and receive files wirelessly between your devices, or share photos, videos, PDFs, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi: laptop, phone, tablet, even a smart TV. Pick a folder, tap Start Server, and share instantly. Includes a Built-In Photo Converter & PDF Toolkit, so you can convert files right where they are. TWO WAYS TO CONNECT 1. From Any Browser Open the server address in any browser. No app needed on the other device. Scan a QR code to connect in seconds. Works on PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or smart TV. 2. HTTPocket App (iPhone, iPad, Mac) Connect to another HTTPocket server using Client Mode for a smoother, native experience. Browse, view, and download right inside the app. 3. HTTPocket for Apple TV Install the free Apple TV app to browse your server and play videos on the big screen, controlled with your Apple TV remote. SEND & RECEIVE FILES (FREE) - Wireless File Sharing: share any folder over Wi-Fi, no cables or internet needed - Upload From Any Device: others can send you files from their browser, including drag-and-drop - Browser Access: anyone connects from any browser, no app required - QR Code Connect: scan to connect instantly, no typing IP addresses - Live Transfer Progress: see speed and time remaining for every file - In-App Chat: message connected devices right from the app - Custom Port: set your own port to fit your network - See Who's Connected: know how many devices are connected - Search & Thumbnails: find files fast, with instant previews - Slideshow: flip through a folder's photos without downloading them - Custom Video Player: play videos in the browser, no downloading needed - Download as Zip: grab a folder or several files as one .zip BROWSE ANOTHER DEVICE (FREE, CLIENT MODE) Skip the browser and connect to another HTTPocket server for a true native app experience, built right in. - Connect in one tap or QR scan - Fast native file browser, no tabs, no page loads - Native video player: switch audio and subtitles, change speed, resume where you left off - View photos with zoom, pan, and fit-to-screen - Read PDFs in a full-screen native viewer - Open text and HTML files without saving them - Save logins for password-protected servers - Remembers recent servers for quick reconnecting - Full Dark Mode support BUILT-IN PHOTO CONVERTER & PDF TOOLKIT No separate app, nothing uploaded. Everything happens on your device. - Photo Converter: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, plus resize, crop, and compress - PDF Toolkit: combine images to PDF, merge, compress, rotate, split pages, or convert to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint Try each tool free, 3 conversions each, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited use. HTTPOCKET PRO - File Management: create, rename, and delete files from the browser - Bulk Actions: select multiple files to move or delete - Password Protection: lock your server with a username and password - Multi-User Logins: separate logins for different people - Unlimited Conversions: no cap on Photo and PDF tools Available as Monthly, Yearly, or one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS - Everything happens on your local Wi-Fi, nothing sent to an outside server - No account or sign-up needed, no internet connection required - Conversions happen entirely on your device, never uploaded anywhere - Built with Apple's own frameworks, no third-party dependencies By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Basic Lamp Controller2 screens
HTTPocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Lamp Controller at none against HTTPocket's 3. Basic Lamp Controller also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.2). HTTPocket's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HTTPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Basic Lamp Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Basic Lamp Controller against 5.0 for HTTPocket. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Lamp Controller ships an update every 5 months, HTTPocket every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Basic Lamp Controller versus HTTPocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Lamp ControllerHTTPocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCemil PurutMd Imran Ansari

In-app purchases

None

Basic Lamp Controller

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HTTPocket

Subscriptions2
  • HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Basic Lamp Controller free?
Basic Lamp Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HTTPocket free?
HTTPocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Basic Lamp Controller or HTTPocket?
Basic Lamp Controller and HTTPocket are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Basic Lamp Controller or HTTPocket have ads?
Neither Basic Lamp Controller nor HTTPocket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Lamp Controller or HTTPocket?
Basic Lamp Controller ships an update every 5 months, and HTTPocket every 10 days. Most recently, Basic Lamp Controller was updated on October 14, 2026 and HTTPocket on October 25, 2026.

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