# Simple Server vs GlassCode

The clearest difference is price: GlassCode at Free against Simple Server's $3.99. Simple Server's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GlassCode is free to download; Simple Server costs $3.99 up front. GlassCode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Server asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Server | GlassCode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bitsbaker LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631721150) | [JUAN DE DIOS FRAUSTO RAMIREZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851837556) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-server-http-server/id6443893597)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Developer Tools, #94 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlassCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glasscode-code-editor/id6784796142)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlassCode Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| GlassCode Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| GlassCode Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Server free?

Simple Server costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GlassCode free?

GlassCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Simple Server or GlassCode have ads?

Neither Simple Server nor GlassCode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Server or GlassCode?

Simple Server ships an update monthly, and GlassCode monthly. Most recently, Simple Server was updated on September 21, 2026 and GlassCode on September 14, 2026.

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