Comparison

ShareServer vs Network Servers

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

Head to head
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)

About

Network Servers

Features
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Turn your device into a lightweight multi-protocol server. Network Servers is an all-in-one toolkit that provides several commonly used network server services in a simple and easy-to-use app. Perfect for developers, IT engineers, network testing, local file sharing, embedded devices, and home lab usage. • Supported Servers HTTP Server FTP Server TFTP Server WebDAV Server HTTP / HTTPS Proxy Server SOCKS5 Proxy Server • Features Easily start and stop services with just one tap; When the app starts, automatically start the specified server; Lightweight and fast; Simple and clean interface; Run multiple servers simultaneously; Local network file sharing; Custom port configuration; Real-time server logs; IPv4 / LAN access support; Suitable for debugging and development environments. • Notes Devices must usually be connected to the same local network. • Trial Version Limitations The trial version includes ads and is intended for evaluation and light usage. Servers automatically stop after 10 minutes. Manual restart required after timeout. Ads are displayed in the app. Please purchase the full version in the app to remove ads and unlock longer uninterrupted usage.

Screenshots

ShareServer4 screens
Network Servers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShareServer at none against Network Servers's shown. ShareServer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. ShareServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Network Servers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShareServer ships an update every 3 weeks, Network Servers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ShareServer versus Network Servers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShareServerNetwork Servers
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerruhong zhu启铮 石

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShareServer

One-time1
  • ShareServer$1.99
1 purchases

Network Servers

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is ShareServer free?
ShareServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Network Servers free?
Network Servers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ShareServer or Network Servers have ads?
Network Servers shows ads; ShareServer does not.
Which is updated more often, ShareServer or Network Servers?
ShareServer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Network Servers every 2 months. Most recently, ShareServer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Network Servers on October 6, 2026.

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