Comparison

Simple Server vs SQL Sheep

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

Head to head
About

Simple Server

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
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Simple Server is a small web server in your pocket. - Share your folders/files from your iPhone/iPad to other devices in the same local network. - Browse your shared folders and files via browsers easily. - Manage your folders/files on your iPhone/iPad via browsers. - Set a username/password for sharing/managing files. - Support Access Logs displaying HTTP method, URL, remote IP address, and access time of requests and responses. - On iPad, you can preview your static HTML files in Safari with Split View while the web server runs on the same iPad. Two steps to share your folder: 1. In the app, tap "Select folder" and select a folder to be shared. You can choose a folder on your device or iCloud. 2. Tap the "Start Server" button. It's done! Then, connect to the address in a browser on any device in the same network. (e.g., A device that uses the same WiFi router.) Also, you can allow remote users can manage folders and files if you want. Caution: - Simple HTTP Server should be running in the foreground. It cannot be run in the background. If you change to another app or turn off the screen, the web server will stop. - On iPad, you can browse files/folders via Safari with running the web server on the same device, thanks to multitasking. - However, if you switch to another app on your iPhone, the web server will stop. The server status will be automatically recovered when you return to the app. On iPhone, browsing files from other devices is only meaningful. - It works only in a local WiFi network or local wired network. You cannot connect to the web server via a cellular network.

About

SQL Sheep

Features
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With SQL Manager, you can effortlessly create, edit, and delete databases right from your iOS device. No need to be tethered to a computer anymore.Your data is precious. SQL Manager ensures the highest level of security for your databases on your local .

Screenshots

Simple Server4 screens
SQL Sheep3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQL Sheep at $0.99 against Simple Server's $3.99. SQL Sheep also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Simple Server's advantage is chart position (#7 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Simple Server costs $3.99 and SQL Sheep $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Server ships an update monthly, SQL Sheep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Simple Server versus SQL Sheep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ServerSQL Sheep
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsbaker LLC.Ciwei Tech

In-app purchases

None

Simple Server

No in-app purchases

None

SQL Sheep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Server free?
Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SQL Sheep free?
SQL Sheep costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Server or SQL Sheep have ads?
Neither Simple Server nor SQL Sheep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Server or SQL Sheep?
Simple Server ships an update monthly, and SQL Sheep every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Server was updated on October 8, 2026 and SQL Sheep on September 26, 2026.

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