# Mildred vs Container Express

The clearest difference is rating: Container Express at 4.0 against Mildred's 2.0. Mildred's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mildred sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Container Express sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Container Express holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Mildred ships an update every 10 days, Container Express fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mildred | Container Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mildred-docker-ssh-client/id1522800022/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/container-express/id6737900516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丽娟 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/979088935) | [Filippo Maguolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154554717) |

## What reviewers say

### Mildred

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mildred-docker-ssh-client/id1522800022)

Manage Docker servers and connect via SSH with tunneling and port forwarding. Monitor container statistics, CPU, and memory usage with customizable alerts. Access your intranet services and execute custom shell commands remotely.

**Highlights:** SSH client with password/RSA authentication, SSH tunneling and port forwarding, Docker server management, Container statistics and monitoring, Customizable shell commands, Push notification alerts

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 License / Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 2 Licenses / Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 4 Licenses / Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 License / 6 Months | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 License / Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 2 Licenses / 6 Months | $10.99 | per 6 months |
| 2 Licenses / Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| 4 Licenses / 6 Months | $21.99 | per 6 months |
| 4 Licenses / Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Container Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/container-express/id6737900516)

This app allows you to manage your Docker engine, inspect containers, view live logs, and access a full exec terminal. It also provides insights into your Docker host's hardware resources and includes an SSH tunnel. It is a premium application requiring a subscription or lifetime unlock.

**Highlights:** Manage Docker engine, Inspect containers, Live logs, Resource usage monitoring, Exec terminal, SSH tunnel

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mildred free?

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

### Is Container Express free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mildred or Container Express?

Container Express is rated higher. Mildred averages 2.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Container Express averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mildred or Container Express have ads?

Neither Mildred nor Container Express shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mildred or Container Express?

Mildred ships an update every 10 days, and Container Express fortnightly. Most recently, Mildred was updated on September 21, 2026 and Container Express on September 18, 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.*