ServerCat vs Cmdly
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
Cmdly
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Stop googling the same commands over and over. Cmdly is a fast, no-nonsense cheat sheet for the commands you always forget. Git flags, that one docker command, the kubectl syntax you can never remember — all in one place, always in your pocket. Tap any command to copy it, then paste it straight into your terminal. Done. START WITH READY-MADE SETS Cmdly comes loaded with hundreds of the most-used commands across git, bash, vim, python, docker, kubectl, npm/node, rails and more. Pick the systems you use and you're ready to go in seconds. MAKE IT YOURS Add your own commands as you go. Create whole new systems for anything — terraform, psql, your team's custom scripts, whatever you reach for. If you type it in a terminal, it belongs here. FIND IT FAST Search across everything by command, description, or tag. No scrolling, no digging. BULK IMPORT Got commands scattered across notes and gists? Import a CSV and pull them all in at once. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE Your commands sync privately across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through your own iCloud. Add something on your laptop, grab it on your phone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No servers. No tracking. Your commands live on your device and sync through your personal iCloud — nobody else can see them, including us. Cmdly is the reference you'll actually use. Add it once, stop googling forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cmdly at none against ServerCat's 3. ServerCat's advantage is chart position (#51 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Cmdly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ServerCat | Cmdly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #51 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Early Moon, LLC | Andrien Ricketts |
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)
Cmdly
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
Cmdly
No in-app purchases









