Comparison

Server tester vs ServerBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Server tester

Features
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Server Tester is a developer tool for testing server endpoints using batch HTTP or raw-socket requests. Save hosts, define custom requests, track outcomes with built-in status checks, history, notifications, and private iCloud sync. Perfect for monitoring APIs, testing backend services, or verifying network reliability. Key Features: - Save and organize hosts with base URLs and default headers. - Add multiple request definitions per host (method, endpoint, status expectations, optional body). - Run full batches and log activity for quick debugging and uptime verification. - Sync host and request data securely through your private iCloud account. - Run background checks and receive result notifications (optional). - Supports HTTP(S) and raw TCP/UDP-style connections for flexible testing scenarios.

About

ServerBox

Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.

Highlights
  • SSH client
  • SFTP client
  • Docker/Podman management
  • Snippet feature (experimental)
  • Ping utility
  • Open Source
Features
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This project is completely OPEN SOURCE. You can click the "App Support" button near the score below to download other system versions or compile them by yourself. Support for major Linux distributions. Support SSH, SFTP, docker/podman management, snippet.(experimental feature) Support Ping.

Screenshots

Server tester4 screens
ServerBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ServerBox at fortnightly against Server tester's every 4 months. ServerBox also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Server tester ships an update every 4 months, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Server tester versus ServerBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServer testerServerBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—92 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSalenius Code AB吐司工作室

Bugs and requests

Server tester

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ServerBox

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Server list disk tab unit error (GB displayed as MB, TB as GB)
  • App crashes on iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
  • App becomes laggy and unresponsive after update
  • Adjusting order requires app restart
  • App crashes on iOS 12
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  • Startup consistently calls Face ID, making it unusable
  • Add server button is hidden and cannot be revealed
  • Cannot get Debian 12 docker status
  • 2FA login to serv00 servers fails
  • Cannot reconnect after connection lost
  • Auto-capitalization of first letter in code input

Requested features

14 requests
  • Option to revert to old network/disk tab display
  • Fix unit display errors in disk tab
  • Support for iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
  • Support for iOS 12 crash
  • Support for 2FA login on serv00
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  • Automatically add current tag when creating new server config
  • Support for server jump/intermediate servers
  • Option to change app icon
  • More diverse color options for UI elements
  • Add notes below buttons for clarity
  • Support for Windows 10/11
  • Web version deployable via Docker
  • Focus on network card speed instead of connection count
  • Support for IPv6

In-app purchases

None

Server tester

No in-app purchases

None

ServerBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Server tester free?
Server tester is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServerBox free?
ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Server tester or ServerBox have ads?
Neither Server tester nor ServerBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Server tester or ServerBox?
Server tester ships an update every 4 months, and ServerBox fortnightly. Most recently, Server tester was updated on October 15, 2026 and ServerBox on October 20, 2026.

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