Hosty vs Doufu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Doufu
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Doufu is a local HTML project viewer and editor for iPhone. Create, organize, and preview HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects directly on your device. Each project runs in a sandboxed local web server. You can browse files, edit code, and see changes instantly in the built-in preview โ all without an internet connection. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Create multiple projects, each with its own file structure. Doufu provides a file browser, syntax-highlighted editor, and live preview. Import and export projects as .doufu or .doufull archives. VERSION HISTORY Changes are automatically tracked with Git checkpoints. Browse your edit history and restore to any previous version at any time. LLM INTEGRATION (OPTIONAL) Connect your own LLM service to assist with code editing through a chat interface. You need to provide your own API key or log in with your account. Doufu does not include any built-in LLM service and is not affiliated with any provider. API usage fees are charged by the respective service providers. DEVICE CAPABILITIES Projects can request access to device features such as camera, microphone, location, clipboard, and photo library. Each capability is controlled independently per project โ you decide what each project can access. PRIVACY All project files, data, and conversations are stored locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any external server. ----------- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doufu 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. Doufu asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Hosty | Doufu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ivan Orozco | ZIZICICI LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Hosty
- Hosty Pro$5.99
Doufu
No in-app purchases









