Best Self Hosted Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right self hosted apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 248+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Self Hosted Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1HelmarrHelmarrFree4.9★ (172)NoYesAug 2026
2NeoServer:SSH Mosh TerminalNeoServer:SSH Mosh TerminalFree4.8★ (284)NoYesAug 2026
3Swift PaperlessSwift PaperlessFree4.9★ (66)NoYesAug 2026
4Still: for AudiobookshelfStill: for AudiobookshelfFree4.9★ (34)NoYesAug 2026
5ImmichImmichFree4.8★ (748)NoNoAug 2026
6plappaplappaFree4.7★ (325)NoYesAug 2026
7OpenCody - An OpenCode ClientOpenCody - An OpenCode ClientFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
8Prologue Audiobook PlayerPrologue Audiobook PlayerFree4.9★ (5.5K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Self Hosted

Helmarr#1

Helmarr by Florian Ernst

One app to rule them all
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.9(172 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage all your self-hosted services from a single, native iOS interface. Seamlessly integrate and control applications like Sonarr, Radarr, and Unraid with advanced features and customization.

NeoServer:SSH Mosh Terminal#2

NeoServer:SSH Mosh Terminal by Space-Time Transformation Technology Co., Ltd.

SFTP Client Docker Monitor Cli
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.8😊(284 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#36in Developer Tools
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Manage your servers, NAS, and Linux routers remotely via SSH. Offers terminal access, file management, script execution, and server monitoring. Supports Docker containers and multi-server operations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent monitoring and management capabilities
  • 👍 Sleek and modern user interface
  • 💡 Useful widgets and cross-device syncing
  • 🔒 Secure with one-time payment model

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
  • 🔧 Compatibility problems with certain platforms (e.g. Orbstack)
  • 📏 Terminal font size issues on larger screens
Swift Paperless#3

Swift Paperless by Paul Gessinger

Native document managament
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.9(66 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows users to manage documents directly from their iOS device. It seamlessly integrates with a self-hosted document management system, ensuring data privacy and control. Easily find, categorize, and add new documents on the go.

More Self Hosted apps to explore

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Still: for Audiobookshelf
Still: for Audiobookshelf
Still: for Audiobookshelf
Audiobooks, Ebooks, Podcasts
Free

This minimalist audio player connects to your private Audiobookshelf server, offering a focused listening experience for audiobooks, ebooks, and podcasts. Enjoy offline downloads, seamless cross-device sync, and a distraction-free interface designed for inward resonance.

Connect to private Audiobookshelf serverMinimalist, distraction-free designOffline downloads for any location
📚 Books
(34)
free with in-app purchases
5
Immich
Immich
Immich
Self-hosted Backup Tool
Free

This is a client application that connects to a self-hosted Immich Server. It allows users to back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices to their own server, providing a private and customizable cloud storage solution.

Mobile client for Immich ServerPhoto and video backupSelf-hosted solution
📷 Photo & Video
(748)
free
6
plappa
plappa
plappa
Self-hosted Audiobooks
Free

This app is a client for self-hosted media servers like Jellyfin and AudioBookShelf, designed specifically for playing audiobooks. It supports common audio formats, reads metadata, and allows for offline listening with optional in-app purchases for advanced features.

Jellyfin, Emby, AudioBookShelf clientSupports common audio formatsSaves and syncs playback states
📚 Books
(325)
free with in-app purchases
7
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
Code with OpenCode on the go
Free

This app provides a private AI coding assistant that connects to your personal server. It allows you to chat with AI agents, manage projects, and review code changes on your mobile devices. All features are free, with optional in-app purchases for development support.

Private AI coding assistantConnects to personal OpenCode serverReal-time AI agent chat
📊 Productivity
(1)
free with in-app purchases
8
Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
For Plex & Audiobookshelf
Free

This app provides a seamless audiobook listening experience for users with self-hosted libraries. It connects to Plex and Audiobookshelf, offering offline downloads, advanced playback controls, and detailed listening statistics. Enjoy your audiobooks anywhere with support for multiple Apple devices and integrations.

Connects to Plex and AudiobookshelfOffline audiobook downloadsCollections and series organization
📚 Books
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
9
OllamaChat AI
OllamaChat AI
OllamaChat AI
by Scot Gardner
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Small Web
Small Web
Small Web
The Human Side of the Internet
Free

Discover fresh content from independent creators, bloggers, and developers. This app filters out algorithmic noise to surface genuine human expression, offering a curated feed of personal blogs, open-source projects, and webcomics.

Browse content from 30K+ creatorsBookmark postsSend appreciation to creators
🔍 Reference
(11)
free
11
Cloud - Self-hosted storage
Cloud - Self-hosted storage
Cloud - Self-hosted storage
File storage & sharing
Free

Effortlessly store, synchronize, and share your files with friends or colleagues. Access your documents offline and collaborate in real-time on projects, ensuring everyone works with the latest versions.

File synchronizationEffortless file sharingOffline file access
📊 Productivity
(0)
free
12
Yomo: Docker & Portainer
Yomo: Docker & Portainer
Yomo: Docker & Portainer
SSH, SFTP, Podman, Compose
Free

Manage Docker, Portainer, and Podman from your device. Connect to remote hosts, monitor containers, and orchestrate stacks with ease. Offers app store integrations and interactive widgets for a unified experience.

Docker managementPortainer integrationPodman support
🛠️ Developer Tools
(52)
free with in-app purchases
13
iGotify
iGotify
iGotify
Gotify Push Notifications
Free

Receive and manage push notifications from a Gotify server on your iOS device. Enhance security with biometric locks, customize notification sounds, and view Markdown-formatted messages. Supports multiple users, Docker integration, and various languages.

Receive push notifications from Gotify serverBiometric security (Face ID/Touch ID)Custom notification sounds
🔧 Utilities
(14)
free with in-app purchases
14
Cored: Self-hosted Team Hub
Cored: Self-hosted Team Hub
Cored: Self-hosted Team Hub
by Cored Limited
Free
💼 Business
(0)
15
Tempo: Self-Hosted Running
Tempo: Self-Hosted Running
Tempo: Self-Hosted Running
Privacy-First Run Tracker
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
16
Passwork Self-Hosted
Passwork Self-Hosted
Passwork Self-Hosted
Corporate Password Manager
Free

This secure corporate password manager facilitates team collaboration by providing employees with quick access to all necessary passwords. Administrators maintain strict control over user rights and actions, ensuring data is safely stored on your own server.

Team password accessAdministrator controlSecure data storage
💼 Business
(0)
free
17
Astrysk
Astrysk
Astrysk
Unified Self-Hosted Experience
Free

This open-source application provides a unified remote control for self-hosted services. It currently supports managing Proxmox servers and running Large Language Models via Ollama, with more features planned.

Unified remote controlOpen-sourceSelf-hosted manager
🔧 Utilities
(2)
free
18
Outpost: Self-Hosted VPN
Outpost: Self-Hosted VPN
Outpost: Self-Hosted VPN
Your own private WireGuard VPN
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Forji
Forji
Forji
A Forgejo client
Free

A native iOS client for self-hosted Git services, allowing users to browse repositories, manage issues and pull requests, and review code directly from their iPhone. It supports connecting to any Forgejo instance and offers features like syntax highlighting and secure credential storage.

Connect to any Forgejo instanceBrowse repositories and filesManage issues and pull requests
🛠️ Developer Tools
(8)
free
20
Jellyfin Mobile
Jellyfin Mobile
Jellyfin Mobile
Your media, on your terms
Free

Access and stream your entire media collection from your own server. Enjoy your audio, video, and photos on your device with a user-friendly interface. This app requires a Jellyfin server to be set up and running.

Stream personal media collectionsAccess audio, video, and photosUser-friendly interface
🎬 Entertainment
(467)
free

FAQ about Self Hosted

What are the best self hosted apps for iPhone?
Helmarr tops our self hosted apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 172 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top self hosted apps we rank are free to download, including Helmarr and NeoServer:SSH Mosh Terminal.
Helmarr has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 248+ self hosted apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Helmarr provides a unified, native iOS interface for managing a wide range of self-hosted services. It aims to replace responsive web UIs with a seamless, integrated app experience for services like Sonarr, Radarr, Unraid, and many others.
Key features include a unified experience for multiple services, smart multi-network connectivity, deep customization options, home screen widgets, Unraid control, push notifications, SSH/SFTP access with resource monitoring, and remote download management for SABnzbd and NZBGet.

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