Comparison

Simple Server vs JSON Highlight Pro for Safari

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

JSON Highlight Pro for Safari

Features
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JSON Highlighter Pro is a powerful Safari extension that instantly formats and beautifully highlights JSON data within your browser. Ideal for developers and data analysts, this tool offers 28 different themes to choose from, making JSON data more readable and visually appealing. With this app, working with complex JSON data becomes easier and more intuitive. Key Features: Format and indent JSON data instantly Choose from 28 different highlight themes Easy to use with an intuitive interface Perfect for developers, aiding in code review and debugging JSON Highlighter Pro is highly recommended for web developers and data engineers, greatly enhancing the visualization of JSON data. Download now and take your JSON management to the next level!

Screenshots

Simple Server4 screens
JSON Highlight Pro for Safari1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple Server at monthly against JSON Highlight Pro for Safari's every 4 months. Simple Server also leads on chart position (#31 vs unranked). JSON Highlight Pro for Safari's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 JSON Highlight Pro for Safari $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, JSON Highlight Pro for Safari every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Simple Server versus JSON Highlight Pro for Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ServerJSON Highlight Pro for Safari
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsbaker LLC.Moca LLC

In-app purchases

None

Simple Server

No in-app purchases

None

JSON Highlight Pro for Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Server free?
Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is JSON Highlight Pro for Safari free?
JSON Highlight Pro for Safari costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Server or JSON Highlight Pro for Safari have ads?
Neither Simple Server nor JSON Highlight Pro for Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Server or JSON Highlight Pro for Safari?
Simple Server ships an update monthly, and JSON Highlight Pro for Safari every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Server was updated on November 3, 2026 and JSON Highlight Pro for Safari on November 4, 2026.

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