SmbDAV vs PocketServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmbDAV
Access and manage files on remote servers using WebDAV, SMB, and NFS protocols. This utility app allows you to connect to various network storage solutions directly from your iPhone.
- WebDAV support
- SMB support
- NFS support
- Remote file management
- iPhone compatibility
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A drive tool support WebDAV, SMB and NFS
PocketServer
Share files and folders across devices without cloud storage or cables. This app allows for cross-platform transfer and management of data, enabling users to run web servers and stream content directly from their iOS devices.
- Cross-platform file and folder sharing
- No cloud or cable required
- Two-way data transfer
- Persistent background WebDAV servers
- Local HTTP server for static websites
- Run multiple servers simultaneously
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Cross-Platform Files & Folders Sharing. No data upload required. No cloud or cables needed. Designed for developers, power users, and privacy enthusiasts. ■ Two-way files & folders transfer between your iOS and Windows, Linux, etc. devices. Seamlessly browse, stream, and manage iOS files and folders from Windows, Linux, macOS, etc. No additional software, drivers, cloud services, or cables required. ■ Launch persistent background WebDAV servers. Easily set up and run Class 1 WebDAV servers on iPhone & iPad, compatible with rclone, Cyberduck, Transmit, Finder, and others. ■ Run local HTTP servers to serve static HTML websites. ■ Run multiple servers at the same time and in the background. The Pro version is a one-time purchase; no subscriptions. Built for power users who need flexibility without complexity. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketServer at 100% against SmbDAV's 50%. PocketServer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). SmbDAV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmbDAV asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketServer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PocketServer has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SmbDAV's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketServer's.
SmbDAV ships an update every 5 weeks, PocketServer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmbDAV | PocketServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 辉 周 | Bao Nguyen |
Customer experience
SmbDAV
PocketServer
In-app purchases
SmbDAV
No in-app purchases
PocketServer
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
