Comparison

Network Servers vs Booster

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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. โ€ข Supported Servers HTTP Server FTP Server TFTP Server WebDAV Server HTTP / HTTPS Proxy Server SOCKS5 Proxy Server โ€ข 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. โ€ข Notes Devices must usually be connected to the same local network. โ€ข 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.

About

Booster

Features
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A rule-based proxy client for iPhone and iPad. It uses the system VPN to capture traffic on the device and send it direct, through a proxy, or to a block rule โ€” depending on your configuration. The app does not sell or host any servers; you bring your own nodes and rules. Capture HTTP, HTTPS, and TCP traffic from apps on the device and send it to the selected proxy. Works on Wi-Fi and cellular. Inspect recent connections, live speed, and traffic usage. Match rules by domain, domain suffix, domain keyword, CIDR, and GeoIP. Test rules before you rely on them. Import rule files from a URL or Files (including iCloud Drive). Add nodes from subscription URLs, share links, or QR codes; refresh subscriptions on launch. Auto-select and fallback groups, plus latency tests. Block ads and trackers by domain. Local DNS / Hosts mapping. DNS over HTTPS. HTTP URL, header, and body rewrite, plus Map Local. Extra routing lines from the Script section of a profile. Optional IPv6; UDP forwarding can be turned on or off. Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Russian. VPN access is used only to route traffic according to the rules you configure. Please note: Booster is a standalone networking utility and does not include any proxy services or server resources. Users are responsible for providing their own configurations.

Screenshots

Network Servers4 screens
Booster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Booster at none against Network Servers's 1. Booster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Network Servers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Booster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Servers ships an update every 2 months, Booster every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Network Servers versus Booster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork ServersBooster
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๅฏ้“ฎ ็ŸณLARCO INC.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Network Servers

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
None

Booster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Servers free?
Network Servers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Booster free?
Booster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Servers or Booster have ads?
Network Servers shows ads; Booster does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Servers or Booster?
Network Servers ships an update every 2 months, and Booster every 2 days. Most recently, Network Servers was updated on September 19, 2026 and Booster on September 20, 2026.

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