Comparison

Riidaa vs MicroServer

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

Head to head
About

Riidaa

Features
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Riidaa is a no-nonsense PDF and text reader. It creates a single bookmark for each new text and keeps track of your last read page. There is no other data being stored and no data transmitted, no in-app purchases.

About

MicroServer

Features
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MicroServer transforms your iPhone or iPad into a fully functional HTTP web server. Share static websites, HTML files, and folders with any device on your local network instantly. PERFECT FOR DEVELOPERS Test your responsive web designs on real mobile devices without deploying to a remote server. Simply point your browser to the local URL and see your changes live. View detailed access logs to debug requests and monitor traffic. SIMPLE FILE SHARING Share folders from your device or iCloud Drive with colleagues and clients. No cloud uploads required. Everything stays on your local network, fast and private. KEY FEATURES Local HTTP Server Host static websites and files directly from your device. Supports HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and 60 plus file types with automatic MIME type detection. Bonjour Discovery Access your server using a friendly URL like yourdevice.local instead of memorizing IP addresses. Works automatically with Safari and other browsers. Directory Listing Browse shared folders with a clean, responsive interface. Supports dark mode and works on any screen size. Access Logging Monitor all HTTP requests with detailed logs showing method, path, status code, response size, client IP, and user agent. Export logs for analysis. Basic Authentication Protect your shared content with username and password. Uses standard HTTP Basic Auth compatible with all browsers. Customizable Port Run on port 8080 by default or choose any port between 1024 and 65535. Keep Screen On Prevent your device from sleeping while serving files with a single tap. IDEAL USE CASES Web Development Preview static sites, test responsive layouts, and debug CSS on actual devices connected to your local network. Design Reviews Share HTML prototypes and mockups with clients during meetings without uploading to external servers. Classroom Teaching Demonstrate web technologies by serving example files that students can access from their own devices. Local File Access Access documents, images, and media files from your iOS device on your laptop or desktop. Quick Presentations Host presentation files or documentation for immediate access during demos and workshops. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Supports iOS 17.0 and later on iPhone and iPad. Uses native Network framework for optimal performance and battery efficiency. No third party dependencies or external servers required. The server runs only while the app is in the foreground due to iOS platform limitations. Keep the app visible or enable Keep Screen On for continuous serving. Works exclusively over WiFi. Cellular connections are not supported for security and privacy. PRIVACY FOCUSED All data remains on your local network. No files are uploaded to external servers. No accounts required. No tracking or analytics. Download MicroServer today and start serving files in seconds. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Riidaa3 screens
MicroServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Riidaa at $0.99 against MicroServer's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Riidaa costs $0.99 and MicroServer $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Riidaa versus MicroServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiidaaMicroServer
Price$0.99 β€” better$3.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas SturmMadrasHOT

In-app purchases

None

Riidaa

No in-app purchases

None

MicroServer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Riidaa free?
Riidaa costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MicroServer free?
MicroServer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Riidaa or MicroServer have ads?
Neither Riidaa nor MicroServer shows ads.

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