Comparison

ServerCat vs Blackarch Manual

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

Blackarch Manual

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Blackarch Manual puts the full power of the Blackarch Linux security toolkit in your pocket. Whether you’re on a red team engagement, running a CTF, or studying for your next certification, BlackarchPlaybook gives you instant access to over 200 tools across 21 categories — all beautifully organised and searchable, right from your iPhone.

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
Blackarch Manual4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ServerCat at Free against Blackarch Manual's $2.99. ServerCat also leads on chart position (#95 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Blackarch Manual's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

ServerCat is free to download; Blackarch Manual costs $2.99 up front. ServerCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. Blackarch Manual asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
ServerCat versus Blackarch Manual: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatBlackarch Manual
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (996 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings996 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#95 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLCDYLAN JOHNS

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)

Blackarch Manual

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

Blackarch Manual

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blackarch Manual free?
Blackarch Manual costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ServerCat or Blackarch Manual have ads?
Neither ServerCat nor Blackarch Manual shows ads.

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