# ServerCat vs Spider Proxy

The clearest difference is rating: ServerCat at 4.6 against Spider Proxy's 3.8. ServerCat also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 10) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Spider Proxy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Spider Proxy sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ServerCat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 1K ratings behind it against 10, 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 67% of Spider Proxy's.

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, Spider Proxy every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServerCat | Spider Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-proxy-https-catcher/id6451132116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | #163 |
| Size | 43 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Early Moon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119881923) | [南京诸葛文化传媒有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696894589) |

## What reviewers say

### ServerCat

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

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #159 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


### Spider Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-proxy-https-catcher/id6451132116)

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Capture, analyze, and modify HTTP/HTTPS network traffic directly on your iOS device. Debug network requests, rewrite responses, and share data across devices. Offers advanced tools for network analysis and development.

**Highlights:** HTTPS traffic analysis, Rule rewrites for real-time modification, Data export and sharing, Custom HTTP(S) network debugging, JavaScript scripting for interface extension, Extensive encryption and encoding tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic | $2.99 | one-time |
| Professional | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enterprise Edition | $9.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $129.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $199.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $599.99 | one-time |
| Expansion device | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServerCat free?

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

### Is Spider Proxy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ServerCat or Spider Proxy?

ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Spider Proxy averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do ServerCat or Spider Proxy have ads?

Neither ServerCat nor Spider Proxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ServerCat or Spider Proxy?

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, and Spider Proxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on October 10, 2026 and Spider Proxy on October 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ServerCat or Spider Proxy?

ServerCat currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Spider Proxy at #163. 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.*