Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to a 1MB iOS App: Background HTTP/WebDAV Servers, CrossPlatform File Share
I wrote a minimal iOS app called PocketServer (~1MB in download size) that creates persistent local HTTP/WebDAV servers which can actually run in the background. Functionalities: - Serve a folder via WebDAV — browse/add/delete files from others devices on the same network. - Host a static website or directory listing, accessible locally. - Share files cross-platform on the same network, no app needed on the receiving side. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pocketserver-local-server/id67...
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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CrossPlatform File Sharing, Static Host, WebDAV Server
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Link all your storage and expose it via WebDAV on your phone
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Sharing, Feedback & Planning Made Easy
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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2013 · app.io · its alternatives →
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Instantly turn your Mac into a lightweight WebDAV server.
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Web Serve▲106"Web Serve" is a simple and easy-to-use application designed for quickly setting up and managing local static servers. Whether you are a developer, designer, content creator, or a regular user, this application can help you create local servers effortlessly for testing, development, or personal use. Key features: - One-click setup for local static servers - Simple and intuitive interface - Supports multiple concurrent servers - SPA mod rewrite feature for frontend developers - Support port forward GitHub: https://github.com/jaywcjlove/web-serve Website:…
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Simple file sharing on your iPad or iPhone
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Hey all, Just wanted to show off this app I built, its a LAN based WebRTC baby monitor that connects any apple devices together over WIFI so you can turn an old iPad or iPhone into a baby monitor! I got a bit sick of all the sketchy products that require you to buy another device and may or may not connect to Chinese servers and store all your information somewhere. So I figured what if there were no servers and we could just use our existing devices! I would love any feedback! You will need two apple devices to test it, but simulators do work.
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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I like to use org files a lot, but I wanted some way to browse and edit them on my phone when I'm out. Yesterday I used Codex to make this simple one-file web server that just displays all my org files with backlinks. It doesn't have any authentication because I only run it on my wireguard VPN. I've been having fun with it, hopefully it's useful to someone else!
Feb 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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LoKey▲79Quickly share your location in any app with a temporary url
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Recently I've been playing with an idea of a file server on my Android phone, with a web browser access. I wanted to replace: - AirDroid - sending files to my own PC or laptop. - ShareIt - sending big files over the local network to my family devices. - Dropbox - sharing select files with other people over the Internet. Requirements I had in mind: - end-to-end encryption, no sign ups, no accounts, no passwords - local connection if devices are on the same network - asynchronous access, server should work seamlessly in the background This week I finally managed to stitch the pieces together…
2020 · its alternatives →
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Hi everyone, after months of hard-working, I'm glad to have something to show HN. It's an iOS app to help you directly capture and intercept HTTP/HTTPS Traffic from your iPhone/iPad with ease. It's suitable for any developers who would debug iOS without needing a computer. You can also share all traffic to Proxyman macOS via AirDrop for better previewing. - Please join a beta in TestFlight (iOS 14+): https://testflight.apple.com/join/nQ69eb35 - How it works if you don't have any devices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpzpoTN8efM&feature=youtu.be…
2021 · its alternatives →
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Commandline tool for searching and downloading files in LAN network, without any central server - nirvik/iWant
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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FileManager for Local,iCloud, WebDAV, FTP, Dropbox, OneDrive
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · easy-file-share.herokuapp.com · its alternatives →
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Scan and back up documents to your own server
Aug 2026 · viovenia.com · its alternatives →
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Mounts WebDAV servers into your directory hierarchy
2019 · ocsmount.com · its alternatives →
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Built an iOS app that runs a local OCR server using Apple's Vision Framework. Creates a REST API endpoint accessible from any device on your network. No cloud services needed - everything processes locally on the phone. Available on App Store (searching "OCR Server"). Would appreciate feedback on the architecture or similar mobile-as-server projects you've seen.
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Deckloud▲4Use Deckloud as a native Nextcloud Deck client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with direct server sync, offline work, Quick Capture, reminders, widgets, and robust search.
Jul 2026 · deckloud.com · its alternatives →
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