Sources vs ServerBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sources
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Sources is a simplified github client for reading the source code easily and comfortably. Repos can be searched and sorted by stars, forks, latest updated time or just best matched. Sources presents the README in front of you along with other important metrics of the repo. Aim for reading and studying the source code with ease, Sources provides you whole code file with plenty of colorful syntax highlight themes and a recent list for reviewing the code, just like you view the code in any IDE or editor on your computer. Plus, Sources offers several paid features, such as saving the recent items when app enters into background, storing more recent items and unlocking more wonderful themes. In addition to the paid feature mentioned, you can unlock all the paid features in the future versions which will include: - change fonts - view commits - download repos or single files - show line numbers - and more stunning features All of above will available after you buy me a coffee! If you have advices and suggestions or want more features, please let me know about what you think: - Sina Weibo: iVulgur - Twitter: iVulgur - Email: shudao.wang@me.com
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 in-app purchases: ServerBox at none against Sources's 1. ServerBox also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (5 vs 3). Sources's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. Sources sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ServerBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sources ships an update every 3 months, ServerBox fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Sources | ServerBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (90 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 90 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chaoyang Minimal Software Studio | 吐司工作室 |
In-app purchases
Sources
- buy me a coffee$2.99
ServerBox
No in-app purchases









