# Share Server vs PaperKey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PaperKey at none against Share Server's 1. PaperKey also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Share Server sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PaperKey asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Share Server | PaperKey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-server/id6754194116/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wei-Cheng Ling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155984309) | [Satya Rohith Gannamanedi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889923383) |

## What reviewers say

### Share Server

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/share-server/id6754194116)

This app allows you to run a local HTTP server on your iPhone to share files. Access and transfer documents between devices on the same network using a web browser, without needing cloud storage or external servers.

**Highlights:** Local HTTP server, File sharing over Wi-Fi/Ethernet, Web browser interface, No cloud storage required, Upload and download files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


### PaperKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperkey/id6768094676)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Share Server free?

Share Server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PaperKey free?

PaperKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Share Server or PaperKey have ads?

Neither Share Server nor PaperKey shows ads.

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