# ServerCat vs ProxMate

The clearest difference is rating: ServerCat at 4.6 against ProxMate's 4.2. ServerCat also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 26) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). ProxMate's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 77%). 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 ProxMate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ServerCat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of ServerCat's written reviews are positive against 88% of ProxMate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ServerCat ships an update every 6 days, ProxMate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServerCat | ProxMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023/reviews)** | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate/id6470526961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #54 |
| Size | 45 MB | 58 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) | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) |

## What reviewers say

### ServerCat

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #210 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


### ProxMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxmate/id6470526961)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This application provides a streamlined interface for managing Proxmox virtual environments. It offers comprehensive control over servers, guests, and cluster resources, including remote console access and detailed monitoring. Users can perform various actions like starting, stopping, and restarting virtual machines and containers, as well as managing backups and viewing system details.

**Highlights:** Proxmox cluster overview, VM/LXC start, stop, restart, noVNC console access, Node Terminal and actions, Resource utilization monitoring, Backup management, TOTP support

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Espresso | $2.99 | one-time |
| Delicious Pasta | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |
| Pizza with extra Cheese | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 Intuitive and clean UI
- 💡 Great Proxmox management on the go
- 💰 Affordable lifetime purchase option
- 👨‍💻 Excellent and responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- ⚠️ Limited free functionality
- 🐛 Terminal view needs optimization
- ⚠️ Some functions are missing
- 🐛 Navigation in console is difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Terminal view could be optimized
- Console navigation is not ideal
- App freezes when adding new servers
- SSL validation issues
- App crashes

**Requested features**

- Desktop support
- Terminal view optimization
- Extra keyboard for terminals
- Manual VLAN setup via console
- Docker/Portainer monitoring/management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServerCat free?

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

### Is ProxMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ServerCat or ProxMate?

ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while ProxMate averages 4.2 from 26 ratings.

### Do ServerCat or ProxMate have ads?

Neither ServerCat nor ProxMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ServerCat or ProxMate?

ServerCat ships an update every 6 days, and ProxMate every 2 weeks. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on October 15, 2026 and ProxMate on October 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ServerCat or ProxMate?

ServerCat currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and ProxMate at #54. 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.*