ServerCat vs Hiyd
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
Hiyd
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Write a note. Publish to your Jekyll site. Done. Hiyd is a fast, focused Markdown editor built for Jekyll and GitHub Pages bloggers. Capture an idea, add your front matter, and publish straight to your GitHub repo — without opening a laptop. WHY HIYD • Fast capture — open the app and start writing in Markdown immediately • YAML front matter — set title, date, tags and layout per post, the way Jekyll expects • Publish to GitHub — commit directly to your site's repo, right from your note • Live preview — see rendered Markdown as you write • Archive — keep a clean, searchable history of everything you've written • iCloud sync — your notes follow you between Mac and iPhone • Face ID / Touch ID lock — keep drafts private • Siri Shortcuts & deep links — jump straight to a new note or your archive Built with SwiftUI for a clean, accessible experience on both macOS and iOS. SUPPORT HIYD Hiyd is free to use. If it saves you time, you can leave a one-time tip or become an annual Supporter — entirely optional, and never required to use the app. Privacy Policy: https://thechels.uk/app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ServerCat at every 6 days against Hiyd's every 3 weeks. ServerCat also leads on chart position (#74 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and Hiyd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ServerCat ships an update every 6 days, Hiyd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerCat | Hiyd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #74 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Early Moon, LLC | Mat Benfield |
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)
Hiyd
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
Hiyd
- Annual Subscription$7.991 Year
- SmallTip$1.99
- MediumTip$4.99
- LargeTip$6.99









