Simple Server vs WebServerMonitor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
WebServerMonitor
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If a server becomes unreachable or returns an unexpected status code (any other than HTTP/2xx), WebSMoni immediately notifies you via push notification. The monitoring happens directly on your iPhone or iPad – no third-party services or external servers are involved. WebServerMonitor is designed to be efficient and easy to set up, just concentrating on the important things: informing you about the status of your web servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WebServerMonitor at Free against Simple Server's $3.99. Simple Server's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#9 vs unranked). On 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
WebServerMonitor is free to download; Simple Server costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple Server ships an update monthly, WebServerMonitor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Server | WebServerMonitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #9 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bitsbaker LLC. | Johannes Kinzig |
In-app purchases
Simple Server
No in-app purchases
WebServerMonitor
No in-app purchases
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