HTTPocket vs Gazulation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
HTTPocket
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HTTPocket turns your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into your own private file server. No cables, no cloud, no third-party apps. Send and receive files wirelessly between your devices, or share photos, videos, PDFs, and documents with anyone on the same Wi-Fi: laptop, phone, tablet, even a smart TV. Pick a folder, tap Start Server, and share instantly. Includes a Built-In Photo Converter & PDF Toolkit, so you can convert files right where they are. TWO WAYS TO CONNECT 1. From Any Browser Open the server address in any browser. No app needed on the other device. Scan a QR code to connect in seconds. Works on PC, Mac, phone, tablet, or smart TV. 2. HTTPocket App (iPhone, iPad, Mac) Connect to another HTTPocket server using Client Mode for a smoother, native experience. Browse, view, and download right inside the app. 3. HTTPocket for Apple TV Install the free Apple TV app to browse your server and play videos on the big screen, controlled with your Apple TV remote. SEND & RECEIVE FILES (FREE) - Wireless File Sharing: share any folder over Wi-Fi, no cables or internet needed - Upload From Any Device: others can send you files from their browser, including drag-and-drop - Browser Access: anyone connects from any browser, no app required - QR Code Connect: scan to connect instantly, no typing IP addresses - Live Transfer Progress: see speed and time remaining for every file - In-App Chat: message connected devices right from the app - Custom Port: set your own port to fit your network - See Who's Connected: know how many devices are connected - Search & Thumbnails: find files fast, with instant previews - Slideshow: flip through a folder's photos without downloading them - Custom Video Player: play videos in the browser, no downloading needed - Download as Zip: grab a folder or several files as one .zip BROWSE ANOTHER DEVICE (FREE, CLIENT MODE) Skip the browser and connect to another HTTPocket server for a true native app experience, built right in. - Connect in one tap or QR scan - Fast native file browser, no tabs, no page loads - Native video player: switch audio and subtitles, change speed, resume where you left off - View photos with zoom, pan, and fit-to-screen - Read PDFs in a full-screen native viewer - Open text and HTML files without saving them - Save logins for password-protected servers - Remembers recent servers for quick reconnecting - Full Dark Mode support BUILT-IN PHOTO CONVERTER & PDF TOOLKIT No separate app, nothing uploaded. Everything happens on your device. - Photo Converter: JPG, PNG, HEIC, WebP, plus resize, crop, and compress - PDF Toolkit: combine images to PDF, merge, compress, rotate, split pages, or convert to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint Try each tool free, 3 conversions each, then upgrade to Pro for unlimited use. HTTPOCKET PRO - File Management: create, rename, and delete files from the browser - Bulk Actions: select multiple files to move or delete - Password Protection: lock your server with a username and password - Multi-User Logins: separate logins for different people - Unlimited Conversions: no cap on Photo and PDF tools Available as Monthly, Yearly, or one-time Lifetime purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS - Everything happens on your local Wi-Fi, nothing sent to an outside server - No account or sign-up needed, no internet connection required - Conversions happen entirely on your device, never uploaded anywhere - Built with Apple's own frameworks, no third-party dependencies By subscribing, you agree to Apple's standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://httpocket.pntapps.com/terms-and-conditions
Gazulation
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Will tonight be worth looking up? Gazulation answers one question: when is the best time to stargaze from where you stand. It reads the next 12 hours of sky conditions and gives every hour a simple rating โ Excellent, Good, Fair, or Poor โ so you know at a glance whether to grab your telescope or stay cozy inside. THE BEST TIME, FOUND FOR YOU Gazulation weighs everything that matters for a dark, clear sky: โข Cloud cover โ the deal-breaker โข True darkness โ not just sunset, but astronomical twilight โข The Moon โ its position and brightness wash out faint stars โข Humidity and dew โ the haze that blurs your view โข Wind โ steadiness for telescopes and astrophotography Then it highlights the single best window tonight, so you don't have to decode a weather chart yourself. HOUR BY HOUR See the next 12 hours as a simple timeline. Each hour gets a rating and the details behind it: sky visibility, temperature, humidity, wind, and where the Moon sits. ANYWHERE ON EARTH โข Use your current location with one tap โข Search any city or place โข Enter exact coordinates for that dark-sky site you love MADE FOR NIGHT A calm, dark interface that is easy on adapted eyes. Whether you are an astrophotographer planning a session, chasing a meteor shower, or just wondering whether to step outside โ Gazulation tells you when. Weather data by WeatherAPI.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gazulation at none against HTTPocket's 3. Gazulation also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). HTTPocket's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. HTTPocket sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Gazulation asks for nothing beyond the download.
HTTPocket ships an update every 10 days, Gazulation monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTTPocket | Gazulation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Md Imran Ansari | Li Yong Teng |
In-app purchases
HTTPocket
- HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
- HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99
Gazulation
No in-app purchases









