Comparison

Hosty vs SocketClaw

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

SocketClaw

Features
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Meet SocketClaw, the ultimate SSH terminal and SFTP client designed for developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts. Whether you are managing remote servers, transferring files securely, or monitoring multiple terminal sessions simultaneously, SocketClaw does the heavy lifting while you stay seamlessly connected. With our intuitive interface and our hardworking mascot digging the secure tunnels for you, managing your server infrastructure has never been easier or safer. Key Features: Advanced SSH Management: Easily set up, save, and manage multiple SSH server profiles with robust encryption. Multi-View Terminals: Run and monitor multiple terminal sessions simultaneously. Switch between active server connections effortlessly without losing your workflow. Secure SFTP File Transfer: Browse, upload, and download files from your remote servers with a fully integrated, user-friendly SFTP client. Local Network Discovery: Seamlessly connect to and manage servers within your local Wi-Fi or LAN environment. Biometric Security: Lock down your sensitive server configurations, IP addresses, and private keys. Your data stays yours. Clean & Intuitive UI: A streamlined, modern experience that makes advanced server management. Take control of your servers today and start your secure connections with SocketClaw!

Screenshots

Hosty4 screens
SocketClaw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SocketClaw at none against Hosty's 1. Hosty's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. Hosty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SocketClaw asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Hosty versus SocketClaw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHostySocketClaw
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Daily
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIvan OrozcoSerhat Can Bakir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hosty

One-time1
  • Hosty Pro$5.99
None

SocketClaw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hosty free?
Hosty is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SocketClaw free?
SocketClaw is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hosty or SocketClaw have ads?
SocketClaw shows ads; Hosty does not.

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