Comparison

ServerCat vs SynRTK

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

SynRTK

Features
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GNSS RTK, Precise positioning service with RTK devices of SYNEREX, Inc. * Setting options Broadcasts connection status to NTRIP server via USB or Bluetooth. Broadcasts location information obtained by receiving satellite signals. Connects with existing connection information when running the app. Hides the SynRTK app with Back when connected to NTRIP. Shows location information. Shows NMEA data log. * NTRIP Server Configuration You can use the NTRIP Account built into the SynRTK terminal or use an external NTRIP Account * Satellite screen - Satellite signal strength/position display It shows followings: - Number of satellites used - PDOP (Position dilution of precision) - HDOP (Horizontal dilution of precision) - VDOP (Vertical dilution of precision)

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
SynRTK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SynRTK at none against ServerCat's 3. SynRTK also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). ServerCat's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SynRTK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerCat ships an update every 6 days, SynRTK every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ServerCat versus SynRTK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatSynRTK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLCSYNEREX

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)

SynRTK

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
None

SynRTK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SynRTK free?
SynRTK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ServerCat or SynRTK have ads?
Neither ServerCat nor SynRTK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerCat or SynRTK?
ServerCat ships an update every 6 days, and SynRTK every 11 days. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on October 15, 2026 and SynRTK on October 6, 2026.

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