HTTPocket vs Echo Net+
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
Echo Net+
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Echo Net moves files and text between your devices over your local network. No cloud, no accounts, no cables and no size limits. Your data never leaves your network. Open Echo Net on two devices connected to the same Wi-Fi and they find each other in seconds. Tap a device, pick photos or files, and they arrive at full network speed. Send a snippet of text and it lands right in the clipboard of the other device, ready to paste. FEATURES Instant discovery: devices on your network appear automatically, no setup and no pairing codes. Any files: photos, videos, documents, archives. Multiple files at once, no size limits. Text and clipboard: send a link or a note, it is copied on the receiving device instantly. Trusted devices: approve your own devices once and every next transfer is accepted automatically. Encrypted: every transfer is protected with TLS, device keys are verified on each connection. Private by design: no servers, no accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Everything stays in your network. Works across platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows. The Windows app is available on our website. Two languages: English and Russian, switchable in Settings. Echo Net needs local network access to discover your devices. Transfers work only between devices connected to the same network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Echo Net+ at none against HTTPocket's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Echo Net+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
HTTPocket ships an update every 10 days, Echo Net+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HTTPocket | Echo Net+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV โ better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Md Imran Ansari | Azret Shogenov |
In-app purchases
HTTPocket
- HTTPocket Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
- HTTPocket Pro - Yearly$14.991 Year
- HTTPPocket Lifetime$9.99
Echo Net+
No in-app purchases
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