Comparison

ServerCat vs MonMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ServerCat

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
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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

About

MonMate

Manage MongoDB databases with ease. Connect, organize, and edit collections and documents. Powerful query sorting and filtering capabilities simplify data retrieval for developers.

Highlights
  • Connection management
  • Collection handling
  • Document editing
  • Query sorting and filtering
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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MonMate is your ultimate companion for managing MongoDB databases with ease and efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, MonMate simplifies your workflow, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—your data. Key Features: Connection Management: Create, edit, delete, and rearrange your MongoDB connections effortlessly. Keep your database connections organised and easily accessible. Collection Handling: Manage your collections with simplicity. Create new collections, delete unnecessary ones, and ensure your database is structured exactly how you need it. Document Management: Use our built-in editor to create, edit, and delete documents within your collections. MonMate's intuitive interface ensures that document management is straightforward and hassle-free. Query Sorting and Filtering: Run your queries with precision. Sort and filter your data to quickly find exactly what you're looking for. MonMate's powerful querying capabilities make data retrieval efficient and effective. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
MonMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ServerCat at 4.6 against MonMate's 2.5. ServerCat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). MonMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and MonMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ServerCat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 1K ratings behind it against 2, 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 50% of MonMate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerCat ships an update weekly, MonMate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ServerCat versus MonMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatMonMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB33 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLCPahlavan Ltd

Customer experience

ServerCat

All ratings1,005 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews442 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative13.8%

MonMate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
Show 2 more
  • Add support for Telnet and other protocols
  • Improve terminal experience (e.g., Tmux bindings, font customization)

MonMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ServerCat

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Upgrade Discount$5.99
  • ServerCat Lifetime Premium$18.99
2 purchases

MonMate

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Annual$9.991 Year

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MonMate free?
MonMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ServerCat or MonMate?
ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while MonMate averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do ServerCat or MonMate have ads?
MonMate shows ads; ServerCat does not.
Which is updated more often, ServerCat or MonMate?
ServerCat ships an update weekly, and MonMate every 2 months. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on October 25, 2026 and MonMate on October 24, 2026.

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