Comparison

NiHao vs Rafter Homelab Console

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

Head to head
About

NiHao

A terminal application designed for developers to maintain focus and flow while connecting to servers. It offers a distraction-free experience with customizable visuals and secure credential management for on-the-go coding.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free coding environment
  • Secure credential storage on device
  • Multiple named connections per server
  • Customizable colors and fonts
  • Automatic dark mode
  • Supports English and Chinese
Features
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NiHao is not just another remote connection tool. It's a terminal built for vibe coding -- the state where your tools disappear and only the code remains. Designed for developers who spend their lives in the command line, NiHao brings the experience to your iPhone and iPad with the polish it deserves. Every animation, every color, every font choice exists for one reason: to keep you in the flow. "The best tools are the ones you forget you're using." --- Why NiHao --- • STAY IN THE ZONE - Connect to your servers and start typing. Simple, fast, reliable. No clutter, no distractions. • YOUR SECRETS, SAFE - Credentials stay on your device, protected by iOS. Everything you need, nothing you don't. • PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT - Multiple named connections per server. Your sessions, your names, your flow. • EASY ON THE EYES - Thoughtful colors, clean layout, automatic dark mode for those late-night sessions. • MADE YOUR WAY - Adjust text size, pick a font that sparks joy. Works in English and Chinese. • NO ACCOUNT. NO TRACKING. NO ADS - Just a tool. A good one. --- For the ones who --- • Live in the terminal and want that feeling on the go • Believe great tools should feel great to use • Need a quick connection from anywhere • Think beauty and function belong together --- Note --- You'll need access to your own server to use this app. No sign-up required. No data leaves your device. Happy vibe coding

About

Rafter Homelab Console

Features
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Rafter is an iOS console for homelabs and self-hosted servers. Connect to your own Linux boxes over SSH, check Docker containers, watch system status, and keep an eye on Uptime Kuma monitors from one clean app. Built for people running Raspberry Pis, NAS boxes, low-end VPSs, and Tailscale networks at home. What Rafter does: • Save SSH hosts securely • Open a native SSH terminal • Manage Docker containers over SSH • View CPU, memory, disk, network, uptime, and processes • Import hosts from Tailscale using read-only credentials • View Uptime Kuma monitor status • Store credentials in iOS Keychain Rafter is local-first. There is no Rafter account and no Rafter backend. Your SSH credentials stay on your device. Network requests go only to hosts and services you configure, plus purchase services for Rafter Pro. Free includes up to 3 hosts. Rafter Pro unlocks unlimited hosts and network integrations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://rafter.maro.study/privacy

Screenshots

NiHao3 screens
Rafter Homelab Console4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NiHao at none against Rafter Homelab Console's 1. NiHao also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rafter Homelab Console sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. NiHao asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
NiHao versus Rafter Homelab Console: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNiHaoRafter Homelab Console
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB22 MB
Age rating+174+
Developer文 邓MAROUANE HACHEMI BOUMILA

In-app purchases

None

NiHao

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rafter Homelab Console

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is NiHao free?
NiHao is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rafter Homelab Console free?
Rafter Homelab Console is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NiHao or Rafter Homelab Console have ads?
Neither NiHao nor Rafter Homelab Console shows ads.

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