Comparison

ServerCat vs Probe

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

Probe

Features
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Probe is a simple SSH client for people who just want to get the job done. Open it, tap a host, get a shell. That's it. What's in the box • A host has more than one address — Probe lets you list a few (LAN, public, whatever) and picks a sensible one based on the network you're on. • Remembers what worked — once an endpoint connects on a given network, that's the one it tries first next time. • Warns when something's off — like trying to reach a private address with no VPN up. • Pins host fingerprints — if a server's identity changes, you decide whether to trust it. • Keys live in the iOS Keychain — they don't leave your device. • A keyboard row that actually has Ctrl, Esc, Tab, arrows, and pipes where your thumb can reach them. What's not in the box No accounts. No tracking. No ads. No syncing. No "pro" tier. Your hosts and keys stay on your phone. Requirements • iOS 17 or later • An Ed25519 SSH key — Probe imports an OpenSSH-format key, or generates one for you.

Screenshots

ServerCat4 screens
Probe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Probe at none against ServerCat's 3. Probe also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). ServerCat's advantage is chart position (#73 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. Probe asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, Probe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ServerCat versus Probe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerCatProbe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (996 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings996 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarly Moon, LLCPedro Almeida

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)

Probe

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

Probe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServerCat free?
ServerCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Probe free?
Probe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ServerCat or Probe have ads?
Neither ServerCat nor Probe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerCat or Probe?
ServerCat ships an update every 5 days, and Probe every 2 days. Most recently, ServerCat was updated on September 30, 2026 and Probe on September 17, 2026.

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