Comparison

iWebServer vs BeaconPad

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

Head to head
About

iWebServer

Transform your device into a personal hub for local HTML5 tools and games. Host a static HTTP server for offline access to interactive content, creative tools, and games. Effortlessly test web projects or enjoy entertainment without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Local static HTTP server hosting
  • Offline access to HTML5 content
  • Supports various web frameworks
  • Easy one-tap server setup
  • Access to creative tools and games
Features
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Discover the Future of HTML5 with iWebServer! Experience the power of local HTML5 tools and games, all at your fingertips. iWebServer transforms your device into a personal hub, hosting a static HTTP server for seamless access to interactive content without the need for an internet connection. Whether you're exploring creative tools or diving into fun HTML5 games, iWebServer offers an effortless and enjoyable experience anytime, anywhere. Key Features: 1.Local Server Hosting: Run your own static server to access a wide range of HTML5 tools and games. 2.No Internet Required: Enjoy a fully offline experience with fast, seamless access to your favorite content. 3.Easy Setup: Start your server with just a tap and get going instantly. 4.Interactive Fun & Productivity: Explore creative tools, play games, and boost your productivity with no distractions. 5.Flexible Site Compatibility: Supports any compressed package that includes an index.html file, whether it's a React-built site, a static HTML5 project, or other frameworks. Just upload and run your web app effortlessly. Perfect for: 1.Users looking for a hassle-free way to access HTML5 tools and games on the go. 2.Developers and creators who want to showcase or test their HTML5 projects locally. 3.Anyone who loves a smooth, fast, and offline-friendly digital experience. Download iWebServer today and unlock the future of HTML5 on your device!

About

BeaconPad

Features
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BeaconPad keeps your APIs and servers in check — right from your iPhone or iPad. Built for indie developers and freelancers who manage their own endpoints but don't need enterprise-grade complexity. Add any HTTP or HTTPS endpoint, tap Check Now, and instantly see if it's up, down, or degraded. BeaconPad measures response times, validates status codes, and tracks your uptime history — all on-device with zero accounts or cloud services. FREE FEATURES • Monitor up to 3 endpoints • HTTP/HTTPS health checks with response time measurement • Status dashboard with at-a-glance health indicators • Up, Down, Degraded, and Unknown states • 30-day check history per monitor • Manual Check Now for instant verification • Custom HTTP methods, headers, and expected status codes • Configurable timeout and degraded thresholds • Push notifications when a service goes down or recovers • Network reachability detection PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE ($6.99) Unlock everything, forever. No subscription. • Unlimited monitors • Background health checks (best-effort iOS scheduling) • 1-minute, 5-minute and 15-minute check intervals (best-effort iOS scheduling) • Response time charts (1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days) • SSL certificate expiry alerts (30, 14, 7, and 1 day warnings) • Monitor groups for organizing endpoints • Export monitor data as CSV or JSON PRIVACY FIRST BeaconPad collects no data. No analytics, no telemetry, no accounts. All monitor data stays on your device. The only network requests the app makes are to the endpoints you configure. BUILT WITH SwiftUI, SwiftData, Swift Charts, and BackgroundTasks. Native performance, native feel.

Screenshots

iWebServer4 screens
BeaconPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iWebServer at none against BeaconPad's 1. iWebServer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). BeaconPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. BeaconPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iWebServer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iWebServer versus BeaconPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriWebServerBeaconPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer炜腾 张Olof Petterson

In-app purchases

None

iWebServer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeaconPad

One-time1
  • BeaconPad PRO$6.99

Questions

Is iWebServer free?
iWebServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeaconPad free?
BeaconPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iWebServer or BeaconPad have ads?
iWebServer shows ads; BeaconPad does not.

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