Comparison

ServerCat vs TerminalX

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

TerminalX

Features
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Connect to your servers smarter than ever. TerminalX is the first SSH terminal on Apple ecosystem with built-in AI assistance. KEY FEATURES: SSH & Terminal • Full SSH2 support with password and key authentication • Modern terminal emulator with 256-color support • iCloud Keychain integration for secure key storage • Multiple connections with tabbed interface • Port forwarding (local, remote, dynamic) • Mosh protocol support for unstable connections AI-Powered Assistance • Get instant explanations for error messages • Generate commands from natural language • AI suggests fixes for common issues • Context-aware command completion • Multiple AI providers supported Server Monitoring • Real-time CPU, memory, disk monitoring • Multi-server dashboard overview • Health status indicators and alerts • Quick connect from monitoring view Smart Features • Command snippets library with categories • SFTP file browser with drag & drop • Session history and command search • Custom themes and fonts • Keyboard shortcuts for power users Universal App • Native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac • iCloud sync for connections and settings • Stage Manager and Split View support • External keyboard full support SUBSCRIPTION: • Free: 2 connections, basic snippets, 10 AI queries/day • Pro: Unlimited everything, priority support • 7-day free trial for Pro subscription • Lifetime option available Built with privacy in mind. All credentials stored locally in Secure Enclave. Your data never leaves your device. --- SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Terms of Service: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://terminalx.mixxai.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
TerminalX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ServerCat at #81 against TerminalX's unranked. ServerCat also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and TerminalX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ServerCat versus TerminalX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatTerminalX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (996 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings996 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLCWiz Studio

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)

TerminalX

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

TerminalX

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • TerminalX Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TerminalX free?
TerminalX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ServerCat or TerminalX have ads?
Neither ServerCat nor TerminalX shows ads.

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