# ServerCat vs Network Scanner

The clearest difference is ads: ServerCat at none against Network Scanner's shown. ServerCat also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (996 vs 168). Network Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Network Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 168, 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 75% of Network Scanner's.

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, Network Scanner every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServerCat | Network Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (996 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023/reviews)** | [4.4 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-wifi-analyzer/id6502008566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **996** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | #106 |
| Size | 43 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Early Moon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119881923) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632352487) |

## What reviewers say

### ServerCat

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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


### Network Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-scanner-wifi-analyzer/id6502008566)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Analyze and optimize your network with this comprehensive tool. Discover connected devices, view detailed network information, and perform speed tests. Access advanced features like ping, traceroute, and DNS record analysis to gain full control over your network.

**Highlights:** Discover Connected Devices, View Network Information, Speed Test, Ping and Traceroute, DNS Records, Network Usage Monitor

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServerCat free?

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

### Is Network Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ServerCat or Network Scanner?

ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 996 ratings, while Network Scanner averages 4.4 from 168 ratings.

### Do ServerCat or Network Scanner have ads?

Network Scanner shows ads; ServerCat does not.

### Which is updated more often, ServerCat or Network Scanner?

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, and Network Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on September 23, 2026 and Network Scanner on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ServerCat or Network Scanner?

ServerCat currently peaks at #50 in the App Store charts, and Network Scanner at #106. 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.*