Smart Home Link vs Network Servers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Home Link
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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.
Network Servers
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Network Servers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Home Link asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Smart Home Link | Network Servers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FEIBIT ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. | 启铮 石 |
In-app purchases
Smart Home Link
No in-app purchases
Network Servers
- Full Version$2.99
Questions
Is Smart Home Link free?
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Do Smart Home Link or Network Servers have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart Home Link or Network Servers?
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