ServerCat vs AVKit
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
AVKit
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AVKit is the field companion for live event AV professionals. Access 70+ specialized calculators and references covering sound, lighting, video, rigging, electrical, networking, streaming and more — all in one app, online or offline. SOUND Speaker impedance, SPL at distance, audio patch sheets, cable loss, delay alignment, Dante network, PA sizing, microphone advisor, wireless frequency coordination, mixing tips, intercom systems, SPL meter, room resonance and phase checker. LIGHTING DMX patch with auto-addressing, fixture library (150+ fixtures), DMX simulator, rig power calculator, gobo reference, gel converter (Lee/Rosco/GAM), Art-Net/sACN, gel-to-LED color matching, beam angle, lamp life, dimmer curves, followspot guide, LED strips and color temperature measurement. VIDEO Throw ratio (3 modes), projector advisor, LED wall calculator, video switcher wizard, media server comparison, video bandwidth (SDI/HDMI/NDI), formats & resolutions, video latency chain, fiber optic link budget, multi-screen tiling, color spaces, signal flow diagrams and screen calculator. CAPTATION Camera lens calculator, PTZ assistant, recording storage, camera setup wizard, replay/slow-motion, genlock/sync reference, capture switchers and PTZ lens calculator. RIGGING & ELECTRICAL Load distribution, sling angle calculator, truss load tables, safety standards, PDU budget, cable gauge, generator sizing, phase balance, connectors reference and power standards by country. NETWORK & STREAMING AV VLAN setup, network bandwidth, switch configuration, Dante network, NDI/HX, network diagnostics, encoder bitrate and streaming platform specs. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • 200+ technical manuals from top brands (L-Acoustics, d&b, Robe, Barco, Shure, DiGiCo, MA Lighting and more) • Global search across all tools • Unit converter, timecode calculator, AV glossary, decibel calculator • Project manager with contacts, checklist and planning • Emergency numbers by country • Community tool suggestions with voting • English and French interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVKit at none against ServerCat's 3. AVKit also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). ServerCat's advantage is chart position (#54 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
Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. AVKit asks for nothing beyond the download.
ServerCat ships an update every 6 days, AVKit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerCat | AVKit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #54 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Early Moon, LLC | Loic DAVID-ROGEAT |
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)
AVKit
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
AVKit
No in-app purchases







