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 servers and devices remotely with a comprehensive suite of tools. Monitor system metrics, access terminals, and control Docker containers, all from your mobile device. This open-source project offers powerful features for system administrators and tech enthusiasts.
- SSH terminal access
- SFTP file transfer
- Docker management
- System status charts (CPU, sensors, GPU)
- Process and service management
- Biometric authentication
- Home-screen widgets
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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. - Status charts for CPU, sensors, GPU, and other metrics; an SSH terminal; SFTP; RDP and VNC; Docker, process, and service management; and S.M.A.R.T. - Platform features include biometric authentication, push notifications, home-screen widgets, a watchOS app, and system color themes. - 16 languages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ServerBox at every 11 days 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 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Server tester | ServerBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (94 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 94 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 11 days — 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 | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salenius 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
Server tester
No in-app purchases
ServerBox
No in-app purchases
