ServerCat vs TinySSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Secure server access
- Password authentication
- Private key authentication
- Save connections
- No data collection
- Data removed on deletion
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. TinySSH asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
ServerCat ships an update weekly, TinySSH every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerCat | TinySSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #73 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Early Moon, LLC | SHONI DIGITAL LTD |
Customer experience
ServerCat
TinySSH
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
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- 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
ServerCat
- Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium Upgrade Discount$5.99
- ServerCat Lifetime Premium$18.99
TinySSH
No in-app purchases









