Best Self Hosted Apps

204+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated June 2026

Finding the right self hosted app can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 204+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Top Picks for Self Hosted

Immich#1

Immich by Hau Tran

Self-hosted Backup Tool
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(664 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
NeoServer: SSH Client|Terminal#2

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

Docker|SFTP|Linux|Server|PuTTY
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.8😊(281 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#51in 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
Prologue Audiobook Player#3

Prologue Audiobook Player by Prologue Audio Pty Ltd

Für Plex & Audiobookshelf
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.9😊(5.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless Plex integration
  • 👍 Excellent audiobook management
  • 🚀 Reliable and stable performance
  • 👍 Beautiful and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional sync and playback issues
  • 🔒 Lack of family sharing support
  • 🔒 Download feature locked behind paywall

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4
Minifeed
Minifeed
Minifeed
Self hosted feed reader
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
5
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
(230)
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6
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
7
Finer Player
Finer Player
Finer Player
For Jellyfin Music
Free

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.

Native iOS experienceAirPlay and CarPlay supportOffline music downloads
🎵 Music
(14)
free with in-app purchases
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
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
11
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
(121)
free
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
OpenCody - An OpenCode Client
Code with OpenCode on the go
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
18
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
19
MusicDown
MusicDown
MusicDown
Your server, you songs
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
20
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