Basic Lamp Controller vs HTTPocket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless lamp control
- Contrast adjustment
- Integrated timer
- Red positioning light
- High brightness focus
- Metronome function
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Basic Lamp Controller | HTTPocket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cemil Purut | Md Imran Ansari |
In-app purchases
Basic Lamp Controller
No in-app purchases
HTTPocket
- HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
- HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99
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