Comparison

LudyServer vs CENFC

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

Head to head
About

LudyServer

Transform your mobile device into a Wi-Fi file server. Easily browse, download, and upload files to any device on your local network using just a web browser. Offers robust privacy with no cloud storage or tracking.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi file server
  • Web browser access
  • QR code connection
  • Password protection
  • Share Extension integration
  • WebDAV access
  • SFTP server (Pro)
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable Wi-Fi file server. LudyServer lets any device on your local network browse, download, and upload files through a web browser — no app install needed on the other side. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start — your device hosts a local HTTP + WebDAV server 2. Scan the QR code or type the URL on any computer or phone 3. Browse, download, or upload files instantly over Wi-Fi FREE FEATURES • File browsing and downloads from any browser • WebDAV read access (connect Finder, Files app, or any WebDAV client) • QR code for instant connection • Password protection • Session timer (up to 30 minutes) • Share Extension — share a file from any app • Home Screen widget with server status • Siri Shortcuts integration • iPad optimized with keyboard shortcuts and drag-drop PRO UPGRADE ($2.99 one-time) • File uploads from browser • WebDAV write access • Unlimited session time • Transfer activity log and export • ZIP folder download • File type filters • HTTPS encryption • SFTP server • Multiple shared folders PRIVACY FIRST Everything stays on your local Wi-Fi network. No cloud, no account, no tracking. Your files never leave your network. PERFECT FOR • Transferring photos and videos to your computer • Sharing documents in meetings without AirDrop • Accessing iPhone files from Windows or Linux PCs • Quick file exchange between any devices on Wi-Fi

About

CENFC

This advanced toolkit allows you to scan, identify, and analyze NFC tags directly on your device. It supports various NFC protocols, enables memory dumping, and allows for reading and writing NDEF messages. Additionally, it can read electronic passports and offers raw communication capabilities for developers.

Highlights
  • NFC tag scanning and identification
  • Full NFC tag memory dumping
  • NDEF message creation, reading, and writing
  • Electronic passport (eMRTD) reader
  • Raw APDU command communication
  • Protocol analysis tools (Hex Converter, CRC Calculator)
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CENFC is an advanced NFC toolkit for iOS. Scan, identify, dump, and analyze NFC tags — all processed locally on your device with zero data collection. SCANNER Instantly identify NFC tags through ATQA/SAK lookup and protocol probing. Supports ISO 14443, ISO 18092 (FeliCa), and ISO 15693. Accurately detects chip variants and card families, displaying UID, protocol details, and iOS operability status at a glance. MEMORY DUMP Read the complete memory of any operable NFC tag. Browse page-by-page and block-by-block breakdowns with parsed NDEF content. Export dumps in hex, JSON, or raw binary for forensic analysis or backup. NDEF READ & WRITE Create, read, and write NDEF messages to compatible tags. Supports Text, URI, Smart Poster, MIME, and External record types. Build multi-record messages from scratch and write them directly to any writable tag. PASSPORT READER Read electronic passports and travel documents (eMRTD) via BAC authentication. Enter MRZ data to securely access data groups — including MRZ, face image, additional personal details, and security objects. Perform Active Authentication to verify chip genuineness. RAW COMMUNICATION Send custom APDU commands directly to NFC tags. Full ISO 7816 APDU support with complete command logging — built for developers and researchers. PROTOCOL TOOLS - Hex Converter — Convert between hex, decimal, binary, and ASCII - CRC Calculator — Compute CRC_A and CRC_B per ISO 14443-3 - ATQA/SAK Lookup — Identify card type from raw protocol parameters - Access Bits Decoder — Decode sector-level permissions - BER-TLV Parser — Parse and visualize TLV data structures OPEN SOURCE & PRIVACY FIRST CENFC is fully open source — inspect every line of code yourself. Every NFC operation runs entirely on-device. No data leaves your phone. No servers. No account required. Requires iPhone 7 or later with NFC capability.

Screenshots

LudyServer4 screens
CENFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CENFC at 5.0 against LudyServer's 3.7. CENFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LudyServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CENFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CENFC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LudyServer ships an update every 3 months, CENFC every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LudyServer versus CENFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLudyServerCENFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudy Ankas, LLC子衎 王

Customer experience

LudyServer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CENFC

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LudyServer

One-time1
  • LudyServer Pro$2.99
None

CENFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LudyServer free?
LudyServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CENFC free?
CENFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LudyServer or CENFC?
CENFC is rated higher. LudyServer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CENFC averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do LudyServer or CENFC have ads?
Neither LudyServer nor CENFC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LudyServer or CENFC?
LudyServer ships an update every 3 months, and CENFC every 4 days. Most recently, LudyServer was updated on October 21, 2026 and CENFC on October 24, 2026.

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