# ServerCat vs Code Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: ServerCat at free with in-app purchases against Code Editor's subscription. ServerCat also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 52%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Code Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ServerCat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 996 ratings behind it against 94, 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 52% of Code Editor's.

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, Code Editor every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServerCat | Code Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023/reviews)** | [4.4 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor/id6445875921/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **996** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #145 |
| Size | 43 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Early Moon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119881923) | [RainbowFactory LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670679665) |

## What reviewers say

### ServerCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #162 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor your Linux servers and Docker containers directly from your mobile device. View detailed resource usage, network traffic, and container stats. Offers an SSH terminal for remote management and automation capabilities.

**Highlights:** Server status monitoring, CPU, GPU, Memory usage, Network traffic and speed, Docker container stats, SSH Shell Terminal, Container management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| ServerCat Lifetime Premium | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Convenient and powerful
- 👍 Intuitive and feature-rich
- 👍 Excellent for monitoring Linux servers
- 👍 Beautiful and well-designed UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable on iPhone 13
- 🐛 Scrolling and copy-paste issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with some platforms (FreeBSD, Windows)
- 🔋 High CPU usage when connected to servers

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Code Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-editor/id6445875921)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This mobile application offers a powerful and intuitive platform for on-the-go coding. It supports multiple programming languages with advanced features like code completion and syntax highlighting, along with customization options for a comfortable coding experience.

**Highlights:** Multi-language support (Python, Java, JS, HTML, CSS), Intelligent code completion, Syntax highlighting, Customizable themes and fonts, Multi-file management, Code preview and sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Coding Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Code Pro | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServerCat free?

ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Code Editor free?

Code Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ServerCat or Code Editor?

ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 996 ratings, while Code Editor averages 4.4 from 94 ratings.

### Do ServerCat or Code Editor have ads?

Neither ServerCat nor Code Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ServerCat or Code Editor?

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, and Code Editor every 3 months. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on September 23, 2026 and Code Editor on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ServerCat or Code Editor?

ServerCat currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Code Editor at #145. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*