Comparison

Network Servers vs PicoServer

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

Head to head
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.

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PicoServer

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Your iPhone is now a drive. Pick a folder, press Start, and every device on your Wi-Fi can open it — Mac, Windows, any laptop with a browser. Drop files in, pull files out. No cloud, no cable, no account, and nothing to install on the other side. WHAT IT'S FOR • Pull photos and videos onto your computer without AirDrop or a cable • Drop files onto your phone from any laptop — drag, drop, done • Move files between your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows • Hand a folder to someone in the room — they just open a link • Connect apps and file managers that speak WebDAV HOW IT WORKS Choose a folder and tap Start. PicoServer shows a link and a QR code. Open the link in a browser on the same Wi-Fi — or point a camera at the code — and the folder is there: browse, preview, download, upload. Transfers run at your network's real speed, and your files never leave it. BUILT FOR REAL TRANSFERS • Uploads resume if Wi-Fi blinks — a 2 GB video survives a hiccup • Download single files or whole folders as ZIP • Live transfer speed and time remaining, right on the server card YOU SET THE RULES • Password protection — guests must sign in • HTTPS with a tap • Read-only mode for worry-free sharing • Permissions per server: read, write, delete — your call A SERVER FOR EVERY FOLDER Run several servers at once, each with its own folder, port and rules. Start and stop them independently. EVERY TRANSFER, ON RECORD The activity log speaks plain words — "Logo-final.pdf downloaded", "Folder opened in a browser" — with the guest's address next to each line. Filter by downloads, uploads, browsing or errors. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your Wi-Fi. There is no cloud in the middle, no account to create, and no tracking. Stop the server and the door is closed. GOOD TO KNOW • Both devices must be on the same network. PicoServer never publishes anything to the internet — it has no way to. • The server runs while PicoServer is open — when you leave the app, iOS pauses it, and your files are unreachable again. We consider that a feature. • The free version is the real thing: one server, browsing, streaming, ZIP downloads and uploads up to 128 MB per file. • PicoServer Pro unlocks multiple servers, WebDAV, HTTPS, password protection, photo previews, uploads of any size and log export — with a free 3-day trial, then a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase.

Screenshots

Network Servers4 screens
PicoServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PicoServer at none against Network Servers's shown. Network Servers's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Network Servers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PicoServer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Network Servers versus PicoServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork ServersPicoServer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer启铮 石Dzianis Milasheuski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Servers

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
3 purchases

PicoServer

Subscriptions2
  • PicoServer Pro Ā· Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • PicoServer Pro Ā· Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • PicoServer Pro Ā· Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Network Servers free?
Network Servers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicoServer free?
PicoServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Network Servers or PicoServer have ads?
Network Servers shows ads; PicoServer does not.

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