Comparison

PocketServer vs ShareServer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

ShareServer

Features
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Summary Cross-platform photo sharing, unlimited quantity. Support time-based filtering and detailed sharing. No additional software is required. You can access and back up your phone album across different devices simply through the browser, and easily handle the problem of filtering phone photo backups. How To 1. Slide to \"start\"; 2. Open the generated IP address in a browser on a device in the same Wifi network; 3. Done, there is no third step! Use Cases * Quickly share files on your iPhone/iPad with other devices in the same WiFi network * Create a small media server for your household Tips * The server works on and is visible to other devices only on the same WiFi network (ie. connected to the same router)

Screenshots

PocketServer4 screens
ShareServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PocketServer at every 5 days against ShareServer's every 3 weeks. PocketServer also leads on device support (4 vs 2). ShareServer's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShareServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketServer ships an update every 5 days, ShareServer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PocketServer versus ShareServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketServerShareServer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBao Nguyenruhong zhu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketServer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
1 purchases

ShareServer

One-time1
  • ShareServer$1.99

Questions

Is PocketServer free?
PocketServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShareServer free?
ShareServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketServer or ShareServer have ads?
Neither PocketServer nor ShareServer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketServer or ShareServer?
PocketServer ships an update every 5 days, and ShareServer every 3 weeks. Most recently, PocketServer was updated on August 27, 2026 and ShareServer on September 14, 2026.

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