Best Simple Http Server Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good simple http server apps. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Simple Http Server Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requestsSimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requestsFree5.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
2Hosty - Server & DriveHosty - Server & DriveFreeNoYesAug 2026
3Simple Server: HTTP ServerSimple Server: HTTP Server$3.994.3★ (11)NoNoAug 2026
4HTTPBot: API & HTTP ClientHTTPBot: API & HTTP ClientFree4.5★ (1.3K)NoYesAug 2026
5PocketServer: Folder SharingPocketServer: Folder SharingFree5.0★ (19)NoYesMay 2026
6ShareServer - Local sharingShareServer - Local sharingFreeNoYesJul 2026
7HTTP web serverHTTP web server$4.99NoNoJul 2026
8Server testerServer testerFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Simple Http Server

Simple Server: HTTP Server#3

Simple Server: HTTP Server by Bitsbaker LLC.

Share Files over Web Server
Worth Considering
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.3(11 ratings)
$3.99
#39in Developer Tools
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Easily share files and folders from your iPhone or iPad to other devices on the same local network. Browse and manage your files through a web browser, with optional username and password protection. Access logs provide detailed request information.

More Simple Http Server apps to explore

4
HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client
HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client
HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client
API, MCP & WebSocket Debugger
Free

This app allows users to send HTTP/HTTPS requests and connect to WebSockets, making it easy to debug APIs on the go. It supports various response formats, collaboration features, and authentication methods, streamlining API development and testing.

Send HTTP/HTTPS and WebSocket requestsInspect JSON, HTML, and XML responsesImport/export Postman collections
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
PocketServer: Folder Sharing
PocketServer: Folder Sharing
PocketServer: Folder Sharing
No cloud, no cables needed.
Free

Share files and folders across devices without cloud storage or cables. This app allows for cross-platform transfer and management of data, enabling users to run web servers and stream content directly from their iOS devices.

Cross-platform file and folder sharingNo cloud or cable requiredTwo-way data transfer
🔧 Utilities
(19)
free with in-app purchases
6
ShareServer - Local sharing
ShareServer - Local sharing
ShareServer - Local sharing
Quickly share album
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
HTTP web server
HTTP web server
HTTP web server
HTTP server in your phone
$4.99
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Server tester
Server tester
Server tester
by Salenius Code AB
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
HTTP Custom - Tunnel
HTTP Custom - Tunnel
HTTP Custom - Tunnel
welcome to HTTP Custom
Free

This application serves as a learning tool for networking concepts, explaining terms like HTTP, VPN, SSH, and proxy. It allows users to add these concepts to a log for review and revision.

Learn networking conceptsUnderstand HTTP, VPN, SSH, proxyAdd concepts to infinite log
🔧 Utilities
(41)
ad-supported
10
Network Servers
Network Servers
Network Servers
Server of HTTP,FTP,TFTP,WebDAV
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
HttpDemo
HttpDemo
HttpDemo
HTTP Demo
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
12
Expose HTTP Server
Expose HTTP Server
Expose HTTP Server
WebDAV, WiFi Files & Mock API
Free

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a local HTTP/API server for seamless file sharing, mock API testing, and static site hosting on your Wi-Fi network. Easily connect computers, test devices, and other platforms without installing additional software.

Local HTTP/API serverWi-Fi file sharingWebDAV server
🛠️ Developer Tools
(1)
free
13
Requestflow
Requestflow
Requestflow
by Chun Che Chen
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
14
HTTP Client: Geturl
HTTP Client: Geturl
HTTP Client: Geturl
Send HTTP Requests
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
15
awesome HTTP Tester
awesome HTTP Tester
awesome HTTP Tester
by Yuki Takeda
Free

Test HTTP(s) requests, including GET and POST methods. You can also post image files to your chosen endpoints. This tool helps developers and testers analyze request and response data.

Test HTTP(s) GET, POST, and other requestsPost image filesAnalyze request and response data
📊 Productivity
(2)
free
16
Simple Servers Monitor
Simple Servers Monitor
Simple Servers Monitor
by Ivan Kramarchuk
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Server Connect
Server Connect
Server Connect
Full Server Control
Free
🛠️ Developer Tools
(0)
18
Kestrel: SSH & Server Manager
Kestrel: SSH & Server Manager
Kestrel: SSH & Server Manager
by Michael Wright
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Server Monitor
Server Monitor
Server Monitor
for WHMCS and CPanel
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Server-Watcher
Server-Watcher
Server-Watcher
Monitor servers at a glance
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Simple Http Server

What are the best simple http server apps for iPhone?
SimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requests tops our simple http server apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top simple http server apps we rank are free to download, including SimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requests and Hosty - Server & Drive.
SimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requests has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ simple http server apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
SimpleHTTP allows you to make GET, POST, HEAD, DELETE, and PATCH requests. This covers most common HTTP operations needed for testing.
Yes, you can view the plain text response of a request. Additionally, SimpleHTTP can render HTML responses directly within the app.