ServerCat vs ServerSSH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Server status monitoring
- CPU, GPU, Memory usage
- Network traffic and speed
- Docker container stats
- SSH Shell Terminal
- Container management
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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
ServerSSH
This app provides a powerful mobile command center for system administrators and developers, offering advanced SSH capabilities, a smart terminal with multi-line input, and visual server monitoring. It also includes Docker management and SFTP file transfer, optimized for iPad.
- Pro-level SSH & Networking
- AI-ready smart terminal
- Visual dashboard & widgets
- Docker & Homelab management
- Process management & SFTP
- Optimized iPad experience
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ServerSSH is an SSH client, SFTP file manager, Linux server monitor, and terminal toolbox for iPhone and iPad. Connect to your own servers with SSH or Mosh, then manage terminal sessions, files, processes, Docker, scripts, and network checks in one app. Core features: · SSH terminal: password login, private key login, Mosh, SOCKS5 proxy · Multi-session terminal: session tabs, command history, extended keyboard · Command shortcuts: npm, node, pm2, docker, systemctl, git, curl, journalctl · Keyboard modes: Tmux, Claude Code, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, GitHub Copilot CLI · Server monitor: CPU, memory, swap, disk, network, uptime, load, temperature · Process manager: search, sort, pin, copy path, kill process, auto refresh · SFTP: browse, view, upload, download, rename, move, chmod, delete · Docker tools: containers, images, volumes, networks, logs, pull image · Network tools: ping, traceroute, whois, HTTP/TCP probes · Scripts: custom scripts, multi-script runs, remote execution, run history · Automation: prompts, skills, remote skill folder · Homelab tools: downloaders, Proxmox status, NAS/server checks · Widgets: host status, Docker status, network probe snapshots Use ServerSSH for: · SSH terminal access · Linux server management · VPS and cloud server checks · Homelab and NAS maintenance · Docker host management · SFTP file transfer · DevOps quick actions · Remote script execution If you have any questions about the app, or requests for features you would like to see, just write a short review or use the button inside the app to contact me. Get more support on https://www.whalesgrowth.top ServerSSH Pro Subscriptions You can subscribe for ServerSSH Pro Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. ServerSSH Pro offers subscriptions. The subscription prices are: (i) Monthly Subscription ($4.99 / Month) (ii) Yearly Subscription ($24.99 / Year) Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Our app is functional without purchasing an Auto-Renewable subscription, and you can use all the unlocked content after the subscription expires. Q: How do I restore the subscriptions on new devices? A: You can tap the 'Restore' button on the subscription page. Privacy Policy: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/pp/ Terms of Service: https://www.whalesgrowth.top/tos/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServerCat at 77% against ServerSSH's 0%. ServerCat also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). ServerSSH's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and ServerSSH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, ServerSSH monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerCat | ServerSSH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (996 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 996 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #58 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Early Moon, LLC | 小玲 王 |
Customer experience
ServerCat
ServerSSH
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
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- Add support for Telnet and other protocols
- Improve terminal experience (e.g., Tmux bindings, font customization)
ServerSSH
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ServerCat
- Premium Annual Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Premium Upgrade Discount$5.99
- ServerCat Lifetime Premium$18.99
ServerSSH
- iTermSSH Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
- iTermSSH Yearly Pro$24.991 Year
- ServerSSH Pro Lifetime$34.99








