Comparison

Virtbase vs Hosty

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

Head to head
About

Virtbase

Manage and monitor all your servers from your iPhone or iPad. Access real-time performance data, configure security settings, and perform full backup management. Offers integrated VNC access for direct remote control of your infrastructure.

Highlights
  • Real-time server monitoring
  • Centralized server overview
  • Full backup management
  • Firewall rule configuration
  • Integrated VNC access
  • Reverse DNS management
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virtbase โ€“ Server management, simplified virtbase gives you full control over your servers directly from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor, manage and access your infrastructure in a single, structured interface designed for clarity and speed. Stay informed with real-time performance data and clear visual graphs. Access essential server information instantly and make changes without switching devices or environments. Core features include real-time monitoring with detailed metrics, a centralized overview of all servers, and full backup management with the ability to create, restore and organize snapshots. Security and networking tools are built in. Configure firewall rules, manage traffic flow and maintain control over reverse DNS settings with minimal effort. Integrated VNC access allows direct remote control of your servers, giving you the ability to respond quickly and act immediately when needed. virtbase is built for efficiency, reliability and control. Whether managing a single instance or a larger infrastructure, everything remains accessible, organized and under your command.

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Hosty

Features
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โบ Turn your iPhone or iPad into a server. No cables. No extra apps. Hosty launches an HTTP server directly from your device. Any computer, tablet or phone on your Wi-Fi network can connect from a browser and access your files instantly. What can you do with it? - Transfer photos, videos and documents to your Mac or PC without cables or third-party accounts - Share an entire folder with your team in seconds - Serve a static website directly from your device - Manage your iCloud Drive files from any browser Full web-based file manager Upload, download, create folders and text files, rename, compress and decompress โ€” all from the web interface, with drag and drop support. No subscriptions. No external servers. Your files stay on your device.

Screenshots

Virtbase4 screens
Hosty4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtbase at none against Hosty's 1. Hosty's advantage is iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Hosty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtbase asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Virtbase versus Hosty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtbaseHosty
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin ZnaidiIvan Orozco

In-app purchases

None

Virtbase

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hosty

One-time1
  • Hosty Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Virtbase free?
Virtbase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hosty free?
Hosty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtbase or Hosty have ads?
Neither Virtbase nor Hosty shows ads.

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