# Docker Manager GUI - WhaleDeck — user reviews

> 34 indexed App Store user reviews of Docker Manager GUI by Florian Seida, rated 4.30/5 from 37 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-manager-gui-whaledeck/id1581548562/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-manager-gui-whaledeck/id1581548562.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 30 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 6

## Newest reviews (10 of 34)

### 4/5 — It Works

*2026-04-14*

I just didn’t find any use for it. If you’re running self hosted docker containers just self host one that does everything this does because there are plenty of options out there.

**Developer response:** Hello,

thank you for your review. Of course, there are other self-hosted tools available that also enable monitoring or controlling Docker. However, they often lack native macOS integration, which is why I developed WhaleDeck.

None of these self-hosted tools offer the same native macOS look, desktop widgets, Shortcuts support to automate tasks from your Mac, or Siri integration. This native and convenient integration will get even better with the Siri AI release in autumn, which WhaleDeck will fully support.

Best regards,
Florian

### 3/5 — Desktop Ansicht

*2025-03-20*

Die Desktop Ansicht könnte skalierbar sein und damit größer und lesbarer.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für deine Bewertung und dein Feedback zur Desktopansicht. Diese wurde inzwischen deutlich überarbeitet und sollte nun besser skalierbar sowie lesbarer sein. Vielleicht möchtest du WhaleDeck bei Gelegenheit noch einmal ausprobieren. Über eine aktualisierte Bewertung würde ich mich natürlich sehr freuen.

Viele Grüße,
Florian

### 5/5 — So useful, great features

*2025-03-03, version 2.0.6*

Makes managing docker containers from my phone a breeze. I use it for the containers running on my unraid server at home.

### 5/5 — Sehr guter Docker Manager

*2025-01-17*

Die perfekte Lösung um sein Docker Container von unterwegs zu managen. Der Entwickler reagiert schnell auf anfragen und kümmert sicher um Probleme.

### 5/5 — Support top

*2025-01-17*

Entwickler hat sich zur Problemlösung zurückgemeldet. Hatte als Anfänger Probleme mit den richtigen Einstellungen zur Einrichtung. Jetzt läuft aber alles.  Top.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2024-12-20, version 2.0.0*

Up until now I was using a vpn to get to my dockge instance to manage containers, but even then it was a pain. This app makes managing my containers from my phone so much easier and comfortable.

### 4/5 — Seems great

*2024-02-27*

I haven't got deep into it yet, but so far, it's been flawless.

I dropped a star because it's running on a Mac, but the free/demo version doesn't support Mac... only Linux.

I suggest that for the free version, you allow one, or the other, but not both. Not everyone has a Linux instance they can use to test this with. 

Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go add my MacBook as a server in the app...

### 5/5 — Very good

*2024-02-14*

Very good docker and server manager. Beautiful ui, easy to sort out and quick easy ways to make changes. Works great on all Mac devices and connects well to various os including qnap qts. Great value, would love snippets next A+

### 5/5 — Works well

*2024-01-19*

Works well with qnap/qts. Easy to setup, ui is very nice,  simple to manage multiple containers. Great compatibility across devices.

### 5/5 — Great application works well

*2023-12-23*

Works well with QNAP. Easy to setup, and manage docker containers quickly. Very nice UI and love that I can manage everything from any mac device. Responsive Dev, and great security. Is there snippets support?

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — OpneSource is the Best

*2026-05-30*

Nickel and dime for the greater good is not going to benefit groth. It only benefits the head of the snake.

### 1/5 — Absolute Garbage — Literal Ransomware Tactics

*2026-02-16*

I installed this app and was immediately met with a subscription wall that has NO way to close it. You cannot even see the interface without being forced into a "free trial." This is a disgusting way to treat potential customers. It’s basically digital extortion. Deleting it immediately. Shame on the developers!

**Developer response:** Hello,
Thank you for your review. There is a skip trial button at the bottom of the page.

### 1/5 — Qnap wird nicht unterstützt

*2025-12-14*

… sehr schade.

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für deine Bewertung. Ich würde mich sehr über eine Nachricht an mail@whaledeck.app freuen, damit ich mir das Problem genauer anschauen kann.

Grüße, Florian

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2025-11-20*

Ein sdf_ed25519.pub wird nicht unterstützt. Schade

**Developer response:** Hey,

vielen Dank für deine Bewertung. Geht es dir um hardwarebasierte SSH-Keys wie sk-ssh-ed25519? Schreib mir dazu gerne eine kurze Nachricht über das Kontaktformular oder an mail@whaledeck.app, dann schaue ich mir das genauer an.

Grüße, Florian

### 1/5 — Relatively useless in free version on Mac

*2025-07-21*

Free version doesn’t let you connect to a Mac server, so you can’t test it out with a local Docker install. Why have an app in the macOS App Store whose free/demo version only works if you have a Linux Docker server to talk to? Most of us, I think, would want to try this out in a local environment before deciding whether to buy.

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your feedback. Support for macOS servers is now included in the free version, so local testing with Docker on a Mac should work as expected. I’d really appreciate it if you’d consider giving WhaleDeck another try.

If you have any further questions or run into any issues, please feel free to reach out anytime.

Best regards,
Florian

### 1/5 — Nott Helpful

*2025-04-22*

zsh: command not found: docker

**Developer response:** Hello,

Thank you for your review. Could you please send me a message at mail@whaledeck.app or use the built-in contact form so that I can take a closer look?

Best regards,
Florian

### 1/5 — Total lahm

*2025-03-22*

Nicht zu empfehlen, weiss nicht was ihr da macht, aber es ist nicht auszuhalten.

**Developer response:** Hallo MadMol,

das soll natürlich nicht so sein. Kannst du mir bitte eine Bildschirmaufnahme von WhaleDeck an mail@whaledeck.io schicken, sodass ich mir das Problem anschauen kann?

Vielen Dank bereits im Voraus.

Grüße, Florian

### 1/5 — Fails to connect through domain

*2024-07-06*

I've allowed remote access to my server and can log in from any web browser, however this app can't seem to log in that way. Even checked the docs and their explanation was "The server does not answer in time. Please check if your server allows the incoming connection", which is odd since I can log in from the same device. Shame.

**Developer response:** Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about the trouble you're having with the app. Please send an email to support@whaledeck.io so I can help figure out what's going on.

Thanks and best regards,
Florian

### 1/5 — A MacOS app where using Mac as the server costs more

*2024-06-18, version 1.7.4*

A ridiculous situation, in my opinion. It's free to use Linux as the server, but using Mac as the server costs money? I don't agree with this method for monetising an app

### 2/5 — Hat gut geklappt

*2026-04-12*

Es hat alles wunderbar funktioniert, bis ich Docker auf ein anderes Speichermedium installiert. Seitdem funktioniert WhaleDeck nicht mehr und sagt, dass Docker nicht aktiv ist. Ich bin mir nicht sicher ob das Sinn macht aber na gut, so ist es. Für 30€ Premium gekauft..

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank für deine Bewertung – das sollte natürlich nicht so sein. Bitte schreibe mir eine Nachricht an mail@whaldeck.app oder nutze das eingebaute Kontaktformular, damit ich mir das Problem schnellstmöglich anschauen und beheben kann.

Grüße, Florian

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-05-27*

Does almost everything I want! Good privacy profile as well; western dev with a track record at this point. Lots of similar apps that originate in China, occasionally going to great lengths to mask that fact. These are all potential security issues; apps like these hand sensitive SSH credentials over. Must trust the vendor. I do kind of wish this had a SSH terminal built in but who am I kidding, I’d just ask Codex to fix whatever is going on anyway.

### 5/5 — Great tool, works on all your Apple devices

*2026-02-27, version 3.1.1*

This app is constantly receiving love from its developer. There are regular updates on Mac, iPad, and iOS. Great way to monitor your servers especially on the go.

### 5/5 — Very intuitive app

*2025-09-27, version 3.0.1*

It’s pretty easy to see my server statuses and container statuses. It does what it’s supposed to pretty well. Mac app is nice as well, though it has some UI problems.

There are bunch of stuff that can be improved, and the developer keeps updating it very frequently. That’s why I wanted to support and bought the lifetime pro version.

### 5/5 — Super App und netter Entwickler

*2025-09-24*

Ich habe die App vor kurzem angefangen zu nutzen und kurz darauf kam eine super überarbeitete Version der App raus, die den Bedienkomfort nochmals verbesserte.

Ich stand während der Phase auch in direktem Mailkontakt mit dem Entwickler und wir konnten uns super austauschen! Ideen wurden aufgenommen und Fehler kurzfristig behoben.

Vielen Dank dafür und weiter so! ;-)

### 5/5 — Top App und Service!

*2025-09-17*

Top App und Service!

### 5/5 — Owner

*2025-09-11*

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### 5/5 — Great Tool!

*2025-09-06*

We now use this daily to monitor servers.

### 5/5 — All in one, just perfect

*2025-08-04, version 2.1.2*

If you want to monitor your docker, this is the app you should go to, they think all the small details. It is very easy to use, connection is very good(which i use twingate for connection) but for me the BEST  part is the widget. Thanks to developers, they are using widget very very good. I love widget and when i need to check sth, i can easily see what i need to see. Also this app is very cheap for an app with these functions. Finally, the developer answered my questions very quickly and attentively. Thx again for this beautiful app.

### 5/5 — Macht guten Eindruck

*2025-07-19*

General ist es auf der logisch aufgebaut, lässt sich leicht bedienen und preislich finde ich das okay.

### 5/5 — LOVE THIS underrated gem

*2025-04-24*

Best App for Container Management, even on AlmaLinux

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