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Simple Server: HTTP Server
A foreground local-network HTTP file server with folder sharing, browser management and access logs.
Consider for short transfers on a trusted network
Selecting a folder avoids moving files into a special transfer library.
Keep in mind: It stops when backgrounded or the screen locks. Username/password over HTTP does not establish encrypted transport; do not expose private folders publicly.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Select a local/iCloud folder
- Start server
- Configure access credentials
- Inspect request logs
Good for
- Users restricting access and stopping after use.
Consider alternatives for
- People needing an always-on cellular-accessible server.
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 15.0.
- It stops when backgrounded or the screen locks. Username/password over HTTP does not establish encrypted transport; do not expose private folders publicly.
Privacy & permissions
Shared files and requester IPs are sensitive; grant the narrowest folder access.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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