Best Self Hosted Apps

215+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right self hosted apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 215+ 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
1ImmichImmichFree4.8★ (738)NoNoJul 2026
2Finer PlayerFiner PlayerFree4.8★ (22)NoYesJul 2026
3AstryskAstryskFree3.0★ (2)NoYesMay 2026
4Prologue Audiobook PlayerPrologue Audiobook PlayerFree4.9★ (5.4K)NoYesJul 2026
5NeoServer: SSH Client|TerminalNeoServer: SSH Client|TerminalFree4.8★ (285)NoYesJul 2026
6OpenCody - An OpenCode ClientOpenCody - An OpenCode ClientFreeNoYesJun 2026
7SwiftfinSwiftfinFree3.8★ (254)NoNoJul 2026
8HelmarrHelmarrFree4.9★ (119)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Self Hosted

Immich#1

Immich by FUTO Computing

Self-hosted Backup Tool
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(738 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 🔒 Self-hosted, no data collection
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient photo/video backup

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable background upload
  • 🐛 Issues with video playback quality
Finer Player#2

Finer Player by Wen Duan

For Jellyfin Music
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8(22 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience your Jellyfin music library with a native iOS app. Stream music, manage playlists, and enjoy offline listening. Integrates with CarPlay and AirPlay for a seamless audio experience.

Astrysk#3

Astrysk by Abayomi Ikuru

Unified Self-Hosted Experience
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
3.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Self Hosted apps to explore

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Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
Prologue Audiobook Player
Für 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
(5.4K)
free with in-app purchases
5
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal
Mosh|SFTP|Docker|Server|PuTTY
Free

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.

SSH terminal accessSFTP file managementMulti-server script execution
🛠️ Developer Tools
(285)
freemium
6
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
Code with OpenCode on the go
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
Swiftfin
Swiftfin
Swiftfin
A native Jellyfin client
Free

Stream your video collection from a Jellyfin media server to your iOS device. Enjoy an easy-to-use interface for your media library and watch live TV if you have the necessary hardware.

Native iOS/iPadOS video playerConnects to Jellyfin media serversStream video collection
🎬 Entertainment
(254)
free
8
Helmarr
Helmarr
Helmarr
One app to rule them all
Free

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.

Unified experience for multiple servicesSmart multi-network connectivityDeep customization options
🔧 Utilities
(119)
free with in-app purchases
9
Swift Paperless
Swift Paperless
Swift Paperless
Native document managament
Free

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.

Native iOS integrationPaperless-ngx compatibilityDocument finding
📊 Productivity
(62)
free
10
Minifeed
Minifeed
Minifeed
Self hosted feed reader
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
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
(304)
free with in-app purchases
12
SubStreamer
SubStreamer
SubStreamer
Stream Your Own Music Library
Free

Access and stream your personal music library from a Subsonic-compatible server on your mobile device. Enjoy offline playback, personalized mixes, and detailed listening analytics without ads or subscriptions.

Stream and download music libraryOffline listening with background processingPersonalized smart mixes
🎵 Music
(129)
free
13
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
(344)
free
14
WordPress – Website Builder
WordPress – Website Builder
WordPress – Website Builder
Design a site, build a blog
Free

Create and manage your WordPress blog or website directly from your iOS device. Easily edit posts and pages, upload media, track site statistics, and engage with your audience by replying to comments.

Create and edit posts and pagesUpload photos and videosView website statistics
📊 Productivity
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Pinepods
Pinepods
Pinepods
Pinepods Podcast Client
Free

Manage and listen to your podcasts with a self-hosted server. Enjoy a beautiful interface, offline downloads, and advanced playback controls. Offers complete control and a private listening experience.

Self-hosted server synchronizationIntuitive mobile interface with themesOffline episode downloads
🎬 Entertainment
(7)
free
16
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
(51)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
(11)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
(10)
free
19
Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
Git client - Working Copy
for GitHub and self-hosted
Free

Access and manage Git repositories directly on your iOS device. Clone, edit, commit, and push code, even offline. Offers advanced features for code review and automation.

Clone, edit, commit, and push repositoriesOffline commit capabilitySyntax highlighting for 50+ languages
🛠️ Developer Tools
(3.7K)
free with in-app purchases
20
MusicDown
MusicDown
MusicDown
Your server, you songs
Free
🎵 Music
(0)

FAQ about Self Hosted

What are the best self hosted apps for iPhone?
Immich tops our self hosted apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 738 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top self hosted apps we rank are free to download, including Immich and Finer Player.
Immich has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 215+ self hosted apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Immich is a self-hosted backup solution for your photos and videos. This app is the client that allows you to connect to your own Immich server and manage your media backups from your mobile device.
Yes, this is a client application. You will need to set up and run the Immich Server on your own hardware or a cloud instance to use this app for backing up your photos and videos.