Comparison

iMaxControl vs ServerBox

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

Head to head
About

iMaxControl

Features
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此程序仅配合智能中央控制系统iMaxview ControlCenter使用,可实时了解与中控系统的连接状况;通过更新自定义指令,配合中控系统可实现对计算机、投影仪、电视机、触摸屏、音响、灯光等设备的控制。 可适用于各类多媒体场馆、会议中心、剧场、智能家居等环境。

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

ServerBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ServerBox at fortnightly against iMaxControl's every 3 months. ServerBox also leads on device support (5 vs 1). iMaxControl's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

iMaxControl ships an update every 3 months, ServerBox fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iMaxControl versus ServerBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMaxControlServerBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—91.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—92 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer冰 王吐司工作室

Bugs and requests

iMaxControl

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

iMaxControl

No in-app purchases

None

ServerBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMaxControl free?
iMaxControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServerBox free?
ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMaxControl or ServerBox have ads?
Neither iMaxControl nor ServerBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iMaxControl or ServerBox?
iMaxControl ships an update every 3 months, and ServerBox fortnightly. Most recently, iMaxControl was updated on September 27, 2026 and ServerBox on October 20, 2026.

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