Best Simple Http Server Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good simple http server apps. We benchmark 250+ 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requestsSimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requestsFree5.0★ (2)NoNoSep 2026
2HTTPBot: API & HTTP ClientHTTPBot: API & HTTP ClientFree4.5★ (1.3K)NoYesSep 2026
3Hosty - Server & DriveHosty - Server & DriveFreeNoYesSep 2026
4Simple Server: HTTP ServerSimple Server: HTTP Server$3.994.3★ (11)NoNoAug 2026
5Expose HTTP ServerExpose HTTP ServerFree5.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
6PocketServer: Folder SharingPocketServer: Folder SharingFree5.0★ (20)NoYesAug 2026
7HTTP web serverHTTP web server$4.99NoNoJul 2026
8ShareServer - Local sharingShareServer - Local sharingFreeNoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Simple Http Server

HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client#2

HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client by Arvindh Sukumar

API, MCP & WebSocket Debugger
Strong Contender
🛠️ Developer Tools
4.5😐(1.3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#30in Developer Tools
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Postman integration
  • 🚀 Powerful HTTP client
  • 👍 Great tool for API testing
  • 👍 Useful for developers on the go

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Lacks security features (e.g., client certificates)
  • 💰 Expensive for the limited free version
  • 🤔 Unintuitive UI and documentation
  • 🐛 Postman integration issues

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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 September 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 HTTPBot: API & HTTP Client.
SimpleHTTP: Make HTTP requests has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ simple http server apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.