ShareServer vs Zwind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShareServer
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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)
Zwind
Transform your device into a personal WebDAV server. Access files locally or from cloud storage, manage multiple servers, and enjoy a built-in media player and text editor. Securely share files with others.
- Run multiple WebDAV servers
- Support NetDisks, SMB, local files
- Built-in WebDAV browser
- Integrated media player
- Text editor
- Secure server access
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a local WebDAV server and personal content hub. Zwind maps local files, SMB/NAS, cloud drives, RSS/OPML feeds, web media, and Emby libraries into one WebDAV-style resource tree, so files, feeds, web lists, media, and links can be browsed, read, played, streamed, and shared. Zwind is more than a file server or player. It is a lightweight workspace with built-in WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, Bookmarks, and more. Map content into Zwind instead of copying it into the app, then read, play, edit, search, cast, or continue in third-party WebDAV clients and players. Background WebDAV server operation is supported. Start free with one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP for multiple servers, advanced resolvers, and richer content workflows. Selected resolvers can also be unlocked separately. PERSONAL WEBDAV SERVER Create a WebDAV server on your iPhone or iPad. Map local folders or connect SMB, NAS, and cloud storage. Share files over LAN and access them from browsers, players, file managers, or any WebDAV-compatible app. MULTI-SOURCE RESOURCE TREE Bring local folders, SMB/NAS, iOS Files cloud folders, Quark Drive resources, RSS/OPML, web media, and Emby libraries into one unified directory. To you and third-party clients, they open like normal folders. RESOURCE PROJECTION & RESOLVERS Zwind projects feeds, search results, web lists, cloud-drive-like sources, and media libraries into virtual WebDAV directories. Supported resolvers: * RSS Projection: RSS, Atom, podcasts, and OPML imports as readable feed resources. * Quark Search Import: search and save supported Quark Drive shares. * Web Media Projection: parse web media sites into clean virtual folders, so webpage media can be browsed, read, or played like files. * Emby Library Projection: browse Emby libraries as WebDAV directories with metadata, filters, pagination, search, and playback. FEED VIEW Feed View is Zwind’s unified reading layer. Aggregate RSS, Atom, OPML, podcasts, YouTube channels, Reddit communities, and web sources connected through Web Media rules. Articles, images, audio, and video resources can appear together in one subscription timeline. WEB MEDIA PROJECTION With open .wm rules based on the ZWMP open standard, a few lines of declarative configuration can describe how a list page is detected and parsed. Turn webpages into browsable WebDAV directories and enjoy them inside Zwind. BUILT-IN APPS Use WebDAV Browser, Web Browser, Feed View, Video Player, Music Player, Image Viewer, Text Editor, Markdown Reader, and Bookmarks from one place. MEDIA, READING & FILES Play video and music, view images, read Markdown or text, and manage files. Supports queues, minimized playback, Picture in Picture for supported videos, subtitles, AirPlay, DLNA/UPnP casting, image zoom, media search, WebDAV URL bookmarks, folder flattening, file actions, and quick previews. SECURITY & CONVENIENCE Zwind’s WebDAV server runs locally on your device. You decide which directories to expose and whether visitors must enter username and password. Server Lock can require a password or Face ID before starting selected servers. PREMIUM The free version can run one WebDAV server. Upgrade to Zwind VIP to run multiple servers, unlock advanced workflows, and use the growing Resolver system. SUPPORT Email: support@zwind.app Privacy Policy: https://zwind.app/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Service: https://zwind.app/Terms_of_Service.html Docs and guides: https://zwind.app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ShareServer at none against Zwind's shown. ShareServer also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). Zwind's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ShareServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Zwind sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShareServer ships an update every 3 weeks, Zwind every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShareServer | Zwind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ruhong zhu | Zwind App |
In-app purchases
ShareServer
- ShareServer$1.99
Zwind
- Zwind VIP - Monthly$0.991 Month
- Zwind VIP - Yearly$9.991 Year
- Emby Library Projection Resolver$6.99
- RSS Projection Resolver$6.99
- Quark Search Import Resolver$6.99
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- Web Media Projection Resolver$6.99
- Zwind VIP - Lifetime(iPhone & iPad)$19.99









