Comparison

PocketServer vs Gubbl

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

Gubbl

Features
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Ever wished you could just ask a video a question? Now you can. Save videos from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and chat with AI to get answers, summaries and precise information about everything you've saved. CHAT WITH YOUR VIDEOS "What ingredients do I need for that recipe?" "What did they say about the budget for visiting Japan?" "Summarize the main points of this tutorial" Gubbl understands your video content and answers your questions like a personal assistant who watched everything for you. HOW IT WORKS Share a video from any app → Gubbl analyzes it automatically → Chat, ask, explore the content whenever you want. KEY FEATURES AI Chat: ask questions about your videos and get instant answers Save videos from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other platforms Smart search across your entire collection Automatic summaries for every video Organize everything into themed collections Full transcriptions always available Works in English and Italian PERFECT FOR Travelers who want to extract practical info from destination videos Cooking enthusiasts who ask about ingredients and recipe steps Students who review by asking AI to explain concepts Creators exploring saved content for inspiration Anyone who wants to turn passive videos into active knowledge DON'T WATCH, ASK Why rewatch a 20-minute video when you can simply ask what you need? Gubbl extracts the information for you, saving time and effort.

Screenshots

PocketServer4 screens
Gubbl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gubbl at none against PocketServer's 1. PocketServer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gubbl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PocketServer ships an update every 6 days, Gubbl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PocketServer versus Gubbl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketServerGubbl
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBao NguyenSALVATORE DI NATALE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PocketServer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

Gubbl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketServer free?
PocketServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gubbl free?
Gubbl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketServer or Gubbl have ads?
Neither PocketServer nor Gubbl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketServer or Gubbl?
PocketServer ships an update every 6 days, and Gubbl every 2 months. Most recently, PocketServer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Gubbl on October 4, 2026.

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