Expose HTTP Server vs API Endpoint Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Local HTTP/API server
- Wi-Fi file sharing
- WebDAV server
- Mock API testing
- Static site hosting
- HTTPS/TLS support
- Access control
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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
API Endpoint Maker
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API Endpoint Maker – REST API Testing Build, mock, test, and run REST APIs directly from your iPhone or iPad. API Endpoint Maker turns your device into a powerful local REST API server and API testing tool. Create mock APIs, custom JSON responses, test HTTP requests, simulate backend services, and debug API integrations without needing a laptop or cloud server. Whether you're a mobile developer, frontend developer, backend engineer, QA tester, student, or API enthusiast, API Endpoint Maker helps you build and test REST APIs anywhere. Build REST APIs Quickly Create and run local API endpoints in seconds. • Create unlimited API endpoints • GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE support • Custom API routes • Local REST API server • Test APIs over your Wi-Fi network • Custom server ports • Auto-start server • Bonjour support Create Mock APIs & JSON Responses Build realistic API responses for development and testing. • JSON response editor • Custom HTTP status codes • Success and error responses • Response delay simulation • Dynamic variables • Custom response headers • API response preview Perfect for mock API development, frontend testing, mobile app development, and backend prototyping. Test HTTP Requests Test your REST API endpoints before connecting your application to a production backend. • Send HTTP requests • View formatted JSON responses • Request and response headers • Response timing • Authentication support • Request details • API debugging Dynamic Test Data Generate realistic API data without manually creating every value. • UUID generation • Timestamps • Random numbers • Random names • Email addresses • Dates Use dynamic variables to create realistic responses for API testing and application development. Monitor API Requests See exactly what is happening with your local API server. • Request history • HTTP methods • HTTP status codes • Response times • Client IP addresses • Search request logs • Request debugging Organize Your API Projects Keep your mock APIs and endpoints organized. • Collections • Multiple API projects • User Management templates • E-commerce API templates • Analytics API templates • Authentication API templates Local REST API Server Run a lightweight API server directly on your iPhone or iPad. • Local network API access • Custom ports • Bonjour service discovery • Auto-start server • Directory listing • Basic Authentication Your device can act as a convenient local backend and mock API server for testing applications on the same network. Built for Developers API Endpoint Maker is useful for: • REST API development • API testing • Mock API testing • Mobile app development • iOS development • React Native development • Flutter development • Swift development • Kotlin development • React development • Vue development • Angular development • Backend testing • QA testing • API prototyping • Frontend development • Learning REST APIs Privacy First Your API development environment stays local. • No account required • No signup required • No login required • No cloud storage • No API data uploaded to a remote server • Local network focused Start using the app immediately without creating an account. Choose Your Plan Monthly – $2.99/month Yearly – $14.99/year Lifetime – $29.99 Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID account settings. Build, mock, test, and debug REST APIs and HTTP requests anywhere with API Endpoint Maker. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
Expose HTTP Server and API Endpoint Maker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Expose HTTP Server sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and API Endpoint Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Expose HTTP Server | API Endpoint Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bonjour, LLC | Sunil H N |
In-app purchases
Expose HTTP Server
- Expose Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Expose Premium Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Expose Premium Lifetime$69.99
API Endpoint Maker
- API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Monthly$2.991 Month
- API-Endpoint-Maker-Pro-Yearly$14.991 Year
- API Endpoint Maker - Lifetime$29.99
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