Comparison

PIPE vs Expose HTTP Server

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

Head to head
About

PIPE

Features
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PIPE is a powerful API client built for developers on the go. Test and debug REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SSE, and MQTT connections directly from your phone. All data stays on your device. Secrets are encrypted. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking - just a fast, private tool. Key Features: • REST client with full HTTP method support • GraphQL client with query formatting • WebSocket real-time connections • Server-Sent Events (SSE) streaming • MQTT publish and subscribe • Environment variables for managing multiple configs • Collections to organize and save requests • Secure storage for API keys and tokens • Request history • Data export and import • Light and dark themes Support: • Privacy Policy: https://www.kubicle.studio/pipe/privacy.html • Terms and Conditions: https://www.kubicle.studio/pipe/terms.html • EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Expose HTTP Server

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for seamless file sharing, mock API testing, and static site hosting on your Wi-Fi network. Easily connect computers, test devices, and other platforms without installing additional software.

Highlights
  • Local HTTP/API server
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
  • WebDAV server
  • Mock API testing
  • Static site hosting
  • HTTPS/TLS support
  • Access control
Features
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Expose turns your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for the same Wi-Fi network. Use it as a file server, WebDAV server, static site host, and mock API workbench: computers, test devices, browsers, scripts, TVs, and dev boards can open your local URL or scan a QR code without installing another app. Use Expose for: - Wi-Fi file sharing: send photos, videos, documents, and folders to Mac, Windows, Linux, TV boxes, NAS workflows, and nearby devices - Local WebDAV: browse folders from Finder, Files, rclone, Cyberduck, and compatible clients; enable uploads or WebDAV write only when you choose - Mock API testing: create JSON, HTML, redirects, status codes, headers, latency, and conditional responses; match query, path, header, or request body values, inspect captured payloads, and replay requests - Dynamic response templates: insert request values, UUIDs, timestamps, and random data, then verify output with a live preview and sample inputs - Static site preview: serve a folder as a local website with index.html and SPA fallback - Automation: use Shortcuts or Siri to start, stop, or copy the running server URL - Session upkeep: bulk-select routes, sources, and logs to clear them fast; broken-source warnings flag missing files or photos; guided Local Network permission and actionable recovery when a start fails Expose stays local-first. It does not require a cloud account, does not upload your files, photos, routes, or logs to our servers, and does not publish your device to the public internet. You choose what to share and control access with token, Basic/Bearer auth, Host/CORS/IP allowlists, and HTTPS. Because iOS limits background execution, Expose is designed for user-started foreground local sessions. Keep Screen Awake and short background grace improve hands-on testing, but Expose is not a 24/7 background hosting platform. Privacy Policy: https://expose.bonjour.dev/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://expose.bonjour.dev/terms

Screenshots

PIPE4 screens
Expose HTTP Server4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Expose HTTP Server at Free against PIPE's $2.99. PIPE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Expose HTTP Server is free to download; PIPE costs $2.99 up front. Expose HTTP Server sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PIPE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIPE ships an update every 2 days, Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PIPE versus Expose HTTP Server: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIPEExpose HTTP Server
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKubicle LLCBonjour, LLC

In-app purchases

None

PIPE

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Expose HTTP Server

Subscriptions2
  • Expose Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Expose Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Expose Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is PIPE free?
PIPE costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Expose HTTP Server free?
Expose HTTP Server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PIPE or Expose HTTP Server have ads?
Neither PIPE nor Expose HTTP Server shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIPE or Expose HTTP Server?
PIPE ships an update every 2 days, and Expose HTTP Server fortnightly. Most recently, PIPE was updated on September 21, 2026 and Expose HTTP Server on September 30, 2026.

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