Comparison

ShellBean vs Docker Management

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ShellBean

A powerful SSH and SFTP client with integrated monitoring and scripting automation for efficient Linux server management. Offers advanced terminal features, file editing, and secure data synchronization.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced SSH/SFTP client
  • Server monitoring tools
  • Scripting automation
  • Built-in text editor
  • Multi-level jump server login
  • SFTP file management
  • iCloud data synchronization
Features
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ShellBean is a professional, modern, full-featured SSH SFTP client that integrates monitoring and scripting automation tools over SSH to help you quickly and easily manage your Linux servers without installing any third-party applications. ShellBean offers the following free features: - Move the cursor quickly with single-tap and long-press drag gestures in terminal - Supports multi-level jump servers login - Built-in text editor, easy to edit files - Multiple SSH terminal color schemes and fonts settings - SFTP within Files App (read-only) (iOS 16 and above) - Support for iOS/iPadOS/macOS systems - iPad split-screen support - Support iOS 17 Widget, Monitor Server at Home Screen - Face ID unlock App - SSH Terminal - Zmodem rz sz file transfer - SSH keys management - Port forwarding, support for local, remote and dynamic three modes - Server, code snippets and Port forwardings can be managed in groups - Securely synchronize data between all your devices via iCloud (using only your private iCloud space) - View the process list, sort by PID, COMMAND, CPU, MEM - View server usage per CPU core - Support displaying CPU temperature - Memory usage - Network traffic and rates, as well as traffic status for each interface - Disk Partition Occupancy and Read/Write Rates - Monitor the status of NVIDIA graphics cards - Select servers to run Snippets in batches - Manage Snippets and run them on servers within touchs - SFTP file management within Files App (iOS 16 and above) Unlocking the Premium version you will get the following features: - Dynamic port forwarding - Monitor disk inode data - Quickly execute snippets in the terminal - Terminal split screen and broadcast input - Terminal logging to file Data security: All data is only stored locally on your device and in your private iCloud space, we will not upload any of your server, key, script data. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://shellbean.app/privacy

About

Docker Management

Monitor and manage Docker events and resources remotely via SSH. Receive real-time notifications for container, image, and volume changes. Offers extensive control over Docker operations directly from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Receive Docker event notifications
  • Connect via SSH with password or key
  • Manage containers (start, stop, remove)
  • Monitor container resource usage and logs
  • Build and manage Docker images
  • Manage Docker volumes and networks
  • Customize notification triggers and silence windows
Features
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Receive notifications of docker events such as "start,create,delete,tag etc" of "container/image/volume/network" directly to your mobile. Connect via ssh to your Linux/MacOS machine to monitor/manage your docker. This application allows you to: - add multiple servers - connect through password or ssh key - receive notifications on docker events - ability to customize notification triggers - select events to be notified - choose what to exclude/include - pick a silence window (to not receive notifications) - list containers - create containers - start containers (multiple at once) - stop containers (multiple at once) - restart containers (multiple at once) - remove containers (multiple at once) - inspect containers - view resource usage of containers - view logs of containers (real time) - search on logs of containers - enter shell of containers - list images - vulnerability image scanning - build images - search images on registries - pull images (also from private registries) - remove images (multiple at once) - inspect images - list volumes - remove volumes (multiple at once) - inspect volumes - list networks - remove networks (multiple at once) - inspect networks - docker compose - list projects - start project - stop project - restart project - remove project Features - Server info is stored on phone only (the data is wiped out once the app is removed) - Receive notifications on docker events - Run "docker system prune" to clean up unnecessary resources NOTE No docker daemon or docker api is required to be enabled for this app, simply connect via ssh. It is strongly recommended NOT to open unnecessary ports on your server (such as enabling docker daemon) as it can expose your server to more security threads. Q/A Q: Why I can not connect with non-root users? A: The docker commands are executed by the app without "sudo" so you will need to add your non-root user to the docker group with the following command: sudo usermod -aG docker $USER sudo reboot Q: How to connect to Docker Desktop on MacOS? A: On MacOS, enable 'Remote Login' and if using non-root user, add user to the docker group. Q: How to connect to Synology server? A: If using non-root user, then add user to docker group on your server: sudo synogroup --add docker sudo synogroup --memberadd docker $USER sudo chown root:docker /var/run/docker.sock Q: How to connect to QNAP server? A: If non-root user, then add user to docker group on your server: sudo addgroup $USER administrators Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Found a bug? Send an email to: nevis.applications@gmail.com

Screenshots

ShellBean4 screens
Docker Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShellBean at 86% against Docker Management's 40%. ShellBean also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ShellBean sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Docker Management sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShellBean holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShellBean has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ShellBean's written reviews are positive against 40% of Docker Management's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, Docker Management monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShellBean versus Docker Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellBeanDocker Management
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (15 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews86.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer北京如电科技有限公司Nevis Shkenza

Customer experience

ShellBean

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative6.2%

Docker Management

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

ShellBean

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$19.99
  • Lifetime$24.99
7 purchases

Docker Management

Subscriptions2
  • Docker Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Docker Yearly Pro$12.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Donation$2.99
  • Good Donation$9.99
  • Docker Lifetime$29.99
Show 2 more
  • Pretty Good Donation$49.99
  • The Best Donation$99.99

Questions

Is ShellBean free?
ShellBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Docker Management free?
Docker Management is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShellBean or Docker Management?
ShellBean is rated higher. ShellBean averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Docker Management averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ShellBean or Docker Management have ads?
Neither ShellBean nor Docker Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellBean or Docker Management?
ShellBean ships an update every 6 days, and Docker Management monthly. Most recently, ShellBean was updated on September 22, 2026 and Docker Management on September 22, 2026.

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