Comparison

Expose HTTP Server vs HTMLSuite

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

Head to head
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

About

HTMLSuite

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HTMLSuite is a fast, local-first HTML workspace for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Write code, see a live preview as you type, and organise all your HTML projects in one place — no account, no cloud, no subscription. CODE & PREVIEW, SIDE BY SIDE • Syntax-highlighted editor with line numbers, find & replace, and code snippets • Live preview updates as you type • Tap any element in the preview to jump straight to its code • Side-by-side or stacked layout, plus distraction-free full screen preview MULTI-FILE PROJECTS • Add CSS, JavaScript, SVG and more alongside your HTML • Organise files into folders within each project • Linked stylesheets and scripts resolve automatically in the preview • Export any project as a single self-contained HTML file AI-POWERED CREATION (OPTIONAL) • Generate complete HTML pages from a text prompt • Refine existing pages with AI editing • Works on-device with Apple Intelligence — free, private, no API key needed • Pro users can connect their own OpenRouter, OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), or Google (Gemini) API key STAY ORGANISED • Library with folders, tags, favourites, search and sort • Version history with one-tap restore • Attach notes to any project • Start from polished templates or import existing HTML files PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Everything is stored locally on your device • No account, no analytics, no tracking • AI prompts are sent only to the provider you choose, only when you ask • Preview blocks remote resources by default FREE VS PRO The free version includes the full editor, live preview, Apple Intelligence generation, and up to 3 projects. HTMLSuite Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited projects, folders, full version history (50 snapshots), cloud AI providers, all templates and snippets, PDF export, and project notes. Yours forever — no subscription. Whether you're prototyping a landing page on your Mac, tweaking an email template on your iPad, or learning HTML on your iPhone, HTMLSuite keeps everything fast, local, and in your control.

Screenshots

Expose HTTP Server4 screens
HTMLSuite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HTMLSuite at none against Expose HTTP Server's 3. Expose HTTP Server's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Expose HTTP Server sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HTMLSuite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Expose HTTP Server versus HTMLSuite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpose HTTP ServerHTMLSuite
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperBonjour, LLCTony Ashton

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
None

HTMLSuite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Expose HTTP Server free?
Expose HTTP Server is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HTMLSuite free?
HTMLSuite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Expose HTTP Server or HTMLSuite have ads?
Neither Expose HTTP Server nor HTMLSuite shows ads.

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