# ServerCat vs SSL Time

The clearest difference is update cadence: ServerCat at every 5 days against SSL Time's every 3 months. ServerCat also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1) and chart position (#48 vs #195). SSL Time's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 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 SSL Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SSL Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, SSL Time every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServerCat | SSL Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-time/id6504959264/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #195 |
| Size | 43 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Early Moon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119881923) | [Erfan Reed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347463370) |

## What reviewers say

### ServerCat

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · 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


### SSL Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ssl-time/id6504959264)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app helps you monitor SSL certificate expiration dates for your websites, providing timely notifications before they expire. It offers visual status indicators and detailed certificate information, ensuring your website security remains intact.

**Highlights:** SSL certificate expiration monitoring, Timely expiration notifications (30, 14, 7, 3, 1 day), Visual status indicators (valid, approaching, expired), Website performance monitoring via ping checks, Detailed certificate information, Customizable notification settings, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSL Time - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SSL Time - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServerCat free?

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

### Is SSL Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ServerCat or SSL Time?

SSL Time is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while SSL Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ServerCat or SSL Time have ads?

Neither ServerCat nor SSL Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ServerCat or SSL Time?

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, and SSL Time every 3 months. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on October 12, 2026 and SSL Time on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ServerCat or SSL Time?

ServerCat currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and SSL Time at #195. 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.*