Comparison

ServerCat vs SSHUI

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

SSHUI

This app provides a streamlined terminal experience for mobile devices, simplifying input and offering robust file management. It allows for easy server file editing and visual server status monitoring, enhancing productivity for developers.

Highlights
  • Simplified terminal input
  • SFTP file management
  • Visual server status display
  • Online text file editing
  • Cross-server file transfer
Features
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- The terminal designed for mobile terminals will save you from the headache of terminal input problems. - The convenient file management function allows you to easily manage server files and transfer files between servers. - The visual server status display allows you to see the server status at a glance. - Online text file editing function allows you to easily complete tasks such as modifying configurations and modifying script parameters. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
SSHUI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ServerCat at 4.6 against SSHUI's 4.0. ServerCat also leads on ratings volume (996 vs 3) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). SSHUI's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 SSHUI sells 3 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 996 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of ServerCat's written reviews are positive against 100% of SSHUI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, SSHUI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ServerCat versus SSHUI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatSSHUI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (996 ratings) — better4.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings996 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLC德武 杨

Customer experience

ServerCat

All ratings996 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative13.8%

SSHUI

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)

SSHUI

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
3 purchases

SSHUI

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 12 Months$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Unlock$69.99

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SSHUI free?
SSHUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ServerCat or SSHUI?
ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 996 ratings, while SSHUI averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ServerCat or SSHUI have ads?
Neither ServerCat nor SSHUI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerCat or SSHUI?
ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, and SSHUI every 2 weeks. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on September 23, 2026 and SSHUI on September 14, 2026.

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