Comparison

ServerCat vs OctoGlow

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

OctoGlow

Features
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OctoGlow – Smart Control for Your OctoPrint-Enabled 3D Printer Take full control of your 3D printer connected via OctoPrint from anywhere with OctoGlow. Monitor your prints live, adjust temperatures, control movement, and manage every step of the printing process — all in one powerful app. Key Features: Real-time temperature control: Set and monitor nozzle and bed temperatures. Manual printer movement: Move printer axes directly from your device. Live webcam monitoring: Watch your prints in real time from anywhere. Upload and start prints: Send GCODE files to your printer and initiate printing easily. Live status tracking: View current temperatures, progress, estimated time remaining, and more. OctoGlow is the modern and reliable companion for every 3D printing enthusiast using OctoPrint. Stay connected with your printer and enhance your productivity.

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
OctoGlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctoGlow at none against ServerCat's 3. ServerCat's advantage is chart position (#48 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. OctoGlow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ServerCat versus OctoGlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatOctoGlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLCHasan Ustunel

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)

OctoGlow

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

OctoGlow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OctoGlow free?
OctoGlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ServerCat or OctoGlow have ads?
Neither ServerCat nor OctoGlow shows ads.

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