Comparison

ServerCat vs TinySSH

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

Head to head
About

ServerCat

Monitor your Linux servers and Docker containers with detailed real-time status updates. Access an SSH terminal, manage containers, and sync data across devices. Securely store credentials with AES encryption.

Highlights
  • Real-time server status monitoring
  • Docker container management
  • SSH shell terminal access
  • Per-core CPU usage
  • Memory and network traffic monitoring
  • Secure AES-encrypted credentials
Features
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ServerCat is a Linux monitor and Docker Management & SSH Terminal app. ServerCat makes it easy to monitor your server status on your mobile. It shows detail running status of your linux servers and docker containers. It only needs an SSH account without any other dependencies. It will not install any tools to your system. Free Features Monitor detail status of your server including: ・CPU usage per-core ・GPU usage and running process ・Memory usage ・Network traffic/speed and TCP stats ・Docker containers and stats ・Disk blocks and IO per second Premium Features ・ SSH Shell Terminal ・ Sync data across all your iOS devices ・ Create and Manage containers ・Background SSH Security: All SSH credentials are AES-encrypted and saved locally. The Cloud Sync uses iCloud to sync AES-encrypted data securely and nobody can inspect your data in the cloud. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://servercat.app/privacy

About

TinySSH

This secure mobile SSH client allows for private server access on the go. Connect using passwords or private keys, and save connections for convenience. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data and ensuring all stored information is removed upon deletion.

Highlights
  • Secure server access
  • Password authentication
  • Private key authentication
  • Save connections
  • No data collection
  • Data removed on deletion
Features
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TinySSH is a free, ad-free SSH client for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your servers from anywhere with a real interactive terminal. FEATURES • Full interactive shell with colour support • Extra keys for Esc, Tab, Ctrl, Alt and the arrow keys • Log in with a password or a private key (ed25519, RSA or ECDSA), including passphrase-protected keys • Host key checks warn you if a server's identity changes • Save your servers and reconnect in one tap TINYSSH PRO Free includes up to 3 saved servers. TinySSH Pro adds: • Unlimited saved servers • Background sessions: keep several servers connected and switch between them • SFTP file browser: browse, upload and download files • Command snippets: save commands and run them in one tap • Face ID lock • Terminal themes and font size Pro is available as an annual subscription with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. YOUR SERVER DETAILS STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Server addresses, usernames, passwords, private keys and passphrases are stored only on your device, in the iOS Keychain. They are never sent to us. To remove them, delete each connection in the app before deleting the app. NO ADS, NO TRACKING, NO DATA COLLECTED TinySSH has no ads, doesn't track you and doesn't collect any data. Your server details, keys and commands never leave your device. For full details, see our privacy policy: https://www.shonidigital.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
TinySSH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServerCat at 77% against TinySSH's 25%. ServerCat also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). TinySSH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. TinySSH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ServerCat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ServerCat's written reviews are positive against 25% of TinySSH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerCat ships an update weekly, TinySSH every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ServerCat versus TinySSH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatTinySSH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLCSHONI DIGITAL LTD

Customer experience

ServerCat

All ratings1,007 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative13.7%

TinySSH

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

ServerCat

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Connection issues and failed logins
  • Server status not refreshing properly
  • Crashes when switching between screens or using certain features
  • Incompatibility with certain server configurations (e.g., Debian/Ubuntu only for some features)

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add support for SFTP
  • Implement Celsius temperature display
  • Add home screen widgets for server status
  • Improve syncing of servers and SSH keys across devices
  • Enhance Docker/container management features
Show 2 more
  • Add support for Telnet and other protocols
  • Improve terminal experience (e.g., Tmux bindings, font customization)

TinySSH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ServerCat

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Upgrade Discount$5.99
  • ServerCat Lifetime Premium$18.99
None

TinySSH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinySSH free?
TinySSH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ServerCat or TinySSH?
ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while TinySSH averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do ServerCat or TinySSH have ads?
Neither ServerCat nor TinySSH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerCat or TinySSH?
ServerCat ships an update weekly, and TinySSH every 2 months. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on November 13, 2026 and TinySSH on November 3, 2026.

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