SB Auto vs PocketServer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SB Auto
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'SmartBuild Auto' is a home automation Application from SmartBuild Automation™ Brand for Home Automation products offered by SmartBuild Automation Pvt. Ltd. The application is to remotely control and manage the connected SmartBuild products used in your home from a smartphone or tablet. SmartBuild Automation™ supports products catering for Safety, Security, Comfort & Convenience with Elegance for residential and commercial setups.
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 in-app purchases: SB Auto at none against PocketServer's 1. SB Auto also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). PocketServer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SB Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.
SB Auto ships an update every 3 months, PocketServer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SB Auto | PocketServer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (21 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SmartBuild Automation Private Limited | Bao Nguyen |
In-app purchases
SB Auto
No in-app purchases
PocketServer
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
