Comparison

Kuber vs Harbour

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

Head to head
About

Kuber

Manage your Kubernetes clusters from your mobile device. View cluster status, inspect logs, scale deployments, and execute commands within containers. Supports multiple clusters and various authentication methods.

Highlights
  • View cluster resource status
  • Scale deployments
  • Real-time container logs
  • Execute shell commands in containers
  • Edit resource labels and annotations
  • Manage multiple clusters
  • YAML editing for resources
Features
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Kuber helps you manage Kubernetes clusters easily via your mobile device, making it possible to view the status of clusters and quickly fix issues from the comfort of your couch. Kuber has many features (and there are more to come!): 1. View the status of almost any resources. e.g. Pods, Deployments, PVs, Jobs, CronJobs, Nodes, Config Maps, Docker containers and so on. 2. Scale deployments (Replica sets/Replication controllers) to accommodate short-term spikes in traffic. 3. Inspect logs of any containers in realtime! 4. Integrate with bash shell to exec commands inside the containers. 4. Edit labels & Annotations via the lovely interface. 5. View / Update almost any resources via YAML. 6. Support managing multiple clusters. 7. Invoke shell commands inside the container. 8. View top nodes & pods (requires metrics server). 9. Supported authentication methods: Certificate, Credentials, Token, AWS IAM Authenticator (EKS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and DigitalOcean. 10. Support Face ID / Touch ID. 11. Support dark mode. Kuber works with Kubernetes >= 1.9 currently. Please talk to us if you want more features!

About

Harbour

Manage multiple Docker servers and containers from your iOS device. Monitor container status, control stacks, and receive background notifications. Requires Portainer to be installed.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple Docker servers
  • Control containers and stacks
  • Monitor container status and logs
  • Home Screen widgets for container insights
  • Handoff support for seamless transitions
  • Background notifications
  • iPadOS support
Features
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Meet Harbour - Portainer management app for iOS! Note: Portainer (https://portainer.io) is required to use Harbour. Multiple Servers & Endpoints Effortlessly manage multiple Docker servers and endpoints from one centralized platform. Whether it's your home server, or production environment at work, Harbour ensures seamless connectivity and control. Manage Your Containers Take charge of your Docker containers with ease. From managing container's states, to monitoring their status and logs, Harbour puts container management at your fingertips. Control Your Stacks Streamline your application deployment process by managing Docker stacks efficiently. With Harbour, you can effortlessly view, start/stop, deploy and remove stacks, ensuring smooth operation of your containerized applications. Widgets - Containers at a Glance Stay informed about your containers' status and performance with Harbour's intuitive widgets. Get (almost) real-time insights right on your Home Screen, keeping you updated without switching between applications. Handoff - Continue Where You Left Off Seamlessly transition between your iOS device and other Apple devices with Handoff support. Start your Docker management tasks on one device and effortlessly continue from where you left off on another, ensuring uninterrupted productivity. Background Notifications Stay informed about important events and updates even when Harbour is not actively in use. Background notifications keep you in the loop, ensuring you never miss critical alerts regarding your Docker containers. iPadOS Support Extend your Docker management capabilities to your iPad with full support for iPadOS. Enjoy the convenience of managing your containers and stacks on a larger screen, whether you're at your desk or on the go. No Telemetry Your privacy matters. Harbour is committed to respecting your privacy by ensuring that no telemetry data is collected :)

Screenshots

Kuber4 screens
Harbour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Harbour at $2.99 against Kuber's $9.99. Harbour also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Kuber's advantage is ratings volume (77 vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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

Kuber costs $9.99 and Harbour $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Harbour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kuber has 77 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Kuber's written reviews are positive against 88% of Harbour's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kuber ships an update every 3 weeks, Harbour every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Kuber versus Harbour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKuberHarbour
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.8 (77 ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews88.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#73#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurge Networks Inc.Kacper Kaczmarzyk

Customer experience

Kuber

All ratings77 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral19.4%
Negative13.9%

Harbour

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kuber

No in-app purchases

None

Harbour

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kuber free?
Kuber costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harbour free?
Harbour costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kuber or Harbour?
Harbour is rated higher. Kuber averages 4.8 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Harbour averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Kuber or Harbour have ads?
Neither Kuber nor Harbour shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kuber or Harbour?
Kuber ships an update every 3 weeks, and Harbour every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kuber was updated on September 23, 2026 and Harbour on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Kuber or Harbour?
Kuber currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Harbour at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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