Virtbase vs Hosty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Hosty
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โบ 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Hosty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtbase asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Virtbase | Hosty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Znaidi | Ivan Orozco |
In-app purchases
Virtbase
No in-app purchases
Hosty
- Hosty Pro$5.99









