Comparison

Simple Server vs Offline Files Share

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

Offline Files Share

Instantly transfer photos, videos, apps, and documents between devices without needing an internet connection or cables. This tool offers a fast and secure way to share files anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline file transfer
  • Share photos and videos
  • Transfer apps and documents
  • No internet required
  • Fast and secure sharing
  • Phone to PC transfer
Features
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Fast and secure offline file transfer. Share photos, videos, apps no internet needed Meet FlowSend – Offline File Share, the easiest way to transfer files anytime, anywhere No cables. No internet. No limits. FlowSend lets you share photos, videos, apps, music, and documents instantly. Perfect for 1. Sharing apps & files with friends without internet 2. Quick WiFi file transfer from phone to PC

Screenshots

Simple Server4 screens
Offline Files Share3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Offline Files Share at Free against Simple Server's $3.99. Offline Files Share also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Simple Server's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Offline Files Share is free to download; Simple Server costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Server holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Server ships an update monthly, Offline Files Share every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Simple Server versus Offline Files Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple ServerOffline Files Share
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (11 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitsbaker LLC.Karthik raja

Customer experience

Simple Server

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

Offline Files Share

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Server

No in-app purchases

None

Offline Files Share

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Server free?
Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Offline Files Share free?
Offline Files Share is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Server or Offline Files Share?
Simple Server is rated higher. Simple Server averages 4.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Offline Files Share averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Simple Server or Offline Files Share have ads?
Offline Files Share shows ads; Simple Server does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Server or Offline Files Share?
Simple Server ships an update monthly, and Offline Files Share every 11 days. Most recently, Simple Server was updated on September 21, 2026 and Offline Files Share on September 20, 2026.

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