Comparison

Doufu vs LoHo Local Server

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

Head to head
About

Doufu

Features
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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 β€” 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 β€” 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/

About

LoHo Local Server

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a fast, portable localhost web server. Testing web development projects on the go has never been easier. LoHO allows you to instantly spin up a local website server directly on your iPhone. No cloud hosting or complex configurations requiredβ€”just open your website folder and view your build live in Safari in seconds. Key Features - Instant Localhost Hosting: Open any website folder on your device and generate a working local IP address instantly. - Essential Development Tools: Perfect for web developers and designers who need a quick, reliable local server environment in their pocket. - Seamless Webserver Preview: Test responsive layouts, code updates, and assets live in Safari without deploying to the web. - Offline Friendly: Run your local server anywhere, anytime, completely offline. Streamline your mobile dev workflow with the simplest local server app available. Legal: www.loho.asia/privacy.html www.loho.asia/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Doufu4 screens
LoHo Local Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Doufu at Free against LoHo Local Server's $0.99. LoHo Local Server's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Doufu is free to download; LoHo Local Server costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
Doufu versus LoHo Local Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoufuLoHo Local Server
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rankβ€”#14 β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZIZICICI LIMITEDJohannes Franciscus Hendrikus Hermans

In-app purchases

None

Doufu

No in-app purchases

None

LoHo Local Server

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doufu free?
Doufu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoHo Local Server free?
LoHo Local Server costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doufu or LoHo Local Server have ads?
Neither Doufu nor LoHo Local Server shows ads.

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