# ServerCat vs meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ServerCat at 1K against meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale's 2. ServerCat also leads on chart position (#51 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ServerCat against 4.5 for meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerCat has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of ServerCat's written reviews are positive against 100% of meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale's.

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServerCat | meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshterm-ssh-client-tailscale/id6761196011/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Early Moon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119881923) | [AG Applications Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888218641) |

## What reviewers say

### ServerCat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servercat-ssh-terminal/id1501532023)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Grossing · Developer Tools, #195 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Annual Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| ServerCat Lifetime Premium | $18.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 🚀 Convenient and powerful
- 👍 Intuitive and feature-rich
- 👍 Excellent for monitoring Linux servers
- 👍 Beautiful and well-designed UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unstable on iPhone 13
- 🐛 Scrolling and copy-paste issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with some platforms (FreeBSD, Windows)
- 🔋 High CPU usage when connected to servers

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshterm-ssh-client-tailscale/id6761196011)

A private SSH and SFTP client designed for engineers, featuring built-in Tailscale integration for secure connections. It offers persistent terminal sessions that sync across devices and a custom keyboard optimized for command-line use.

**Highlights:** Built-in Tailscale stack, Persistent terminal sessions, Customizable command-line keyboard, Predictive command suggestions, SSH and SFTP support, Multi-client named sessions, Privacy-focused design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServerCat free?

ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale free?

meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ServerCat or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

ServerCat is rated higher. ServerCat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ServerCat or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale have ads?

Neither ServerCat nor meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ServerCat or meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale?

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale every 9 days. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on October 12, 2026 and meshTerm SSH Client Tailscale on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*