Comparison

SSReader vs ServerBox

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

Head to head
About

SSReader

Features
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SSReader - 简洁RSS阅读器 功能介绍: 1. 左划删除RSS 2. 下拉刷新文章 3. 部分不支持全文输出的RSS,可以设置每次直接打开原始链接。 4. 列表显示图片,目前只有少数RSS会返回图片。 5. 支持通过OPML文件导入RSS 欢迎推荐优秀的RSS源,提出应用的Bug以及功能方面的改进。联系邮箱: jasper2007111@gmail.com

About

ServerBox

This open-source utility app provides comprehensive server management tools, including SSH, SFTP, Docker, and RDP/VNC access. It offers real-time status charts for various system metrics and supports biometric authentication, widgets, and a watchOS app.

Highlights
  • SSH terminal
  • SFTP client
  • Docker management
  • RDP and VNC support
  • System status charts
  • Biometric authentication
  • Home-screen widgets
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. - 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.

Screenshots

SSReader4 screens
ServerBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ServerBox at 5 against SSReader's 2. SSReader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SSReader ships an update every 10 days, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SSReader versus ServerBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSReaderServerBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—94 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB117 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer中华 姬吐司工作室

Bugs and requests

SSReader

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

SSReader

No in-app purchases

None

ServerBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSReader free?
SSReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServerBox free?
ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SSReader or ServerBox have ads?
Neither SSReader nor ServerBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSReader or ServerBox?
SSReader ships an update every 10 days, and ServerBox fortnightly. Most recently, SSReader was updated on October 26, 2026 and ServerBox on November 7, 2026.

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