Comparison

Smart Home Link vs Network Servers

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

Head to head
About

Smart Home Link

Features
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To realize the integration of automation systems, network communication and artificial intelligence and other high-tech housing, ultimately make family life smarter and safer.

About

Network Servers

Features
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Turn your device into a lightweight multi-protocol server. Network Servers is an all-in-one toolkit that provides several commonly used network server services in a simple and easy-to-use app. Perfect for developers, IT engineers, network testing, local file sharing, embedded devices, and home lab usage. • Supported Servers HTTP Server FTP Server TFTP Server WebDAV Server HTTP / HTTPS Proxy Server SOCKS5 Proxy Server • Features Easily start and stop services with just one tap; When the app starts, automatically start the specified server; Lightweight and fast; Simple and clean interface; Run multiple servers simultaneously; Local network file sharing; Custom port configuration; Real-time server logs; IPv4 / LAN access support; Suitable for debugging and development environments. • Notes Devices must usually be connected to the same local network. • Trial Version Limitations The trial version includes ads and is intended for evaluation and light usage. Servers automatically stop after 10 minutes. Manual restart required after timeout. Ads are displayed in the app. Please purchase the full version in the app to remove ads and unlock longer uninterrupted usage.

Screenshots

Smart Home Link4 screens
Network Servers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Home Link at none against Network Servers's 1. Smart Home Link also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Network Servers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Home Link asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Home Link ships an update every 3 weeks, Network Servers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Smart Home Link versus Network Servers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Home LinkNetwork Servers
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFEIBIT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.启铮 石

In-app purchases

None

Smart Home Link

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Servers

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is Smart Home Link free?
Smart Home Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Network Servers free?
Network Servers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Home Link or Network Servers have ads?
Network Servers shows ads; Smart Home Link does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Home Link or Network Servers?
Smart Home Link ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Servers every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Home Link was updated on November 3, 2026 and Network Servers on October 30, 2026.

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