Server tester vs ServerBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Server tester
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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.
ServerBox
Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.
- SSH client
- SFTP client
- Docker/Podman management
- Snippet feature (experimental)
- Ping utility
- Open Source
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Server tester ships an update every 4 months, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Server tester | ServerBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (90 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 90 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salenius Code AB | 吐司工作室 |
In-app purchases
Server tester
No in-app purchases
ServerBox
No in-app purchases
