Comparison

Node vs Docker Server Admin

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

Head to head
About

Node

This tool allows users to connect hardware devices, APIs, and online services through a browser-based editor. It simplifies the creation of custom workflows for various applications by providing a palette of pre-installed nodes.

Highlights
  • Browser-based editor
  • Connect hardware devices
  • Integrate APIs and services
  • Pre-installed nodes
  • Single-tap deployment
  • iOS device node
Features
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A programming tool for wiring together hardware devices, APIs and online services in new and interesting ways. It provides a browser-based editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette that can be deployed to its runtime in a single-tap. Node-PAD is a port of Node-RED for iPhone/iPad. Node-RED is a trademark of OpenJS Foundation and the author of this port is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Pre-installed nodes: dashboard, email, ios-device

About

Docker Server Admin

Manage Docker containers, images, and Linux hosts remotely via SSH. Monitor system performance with detailed stats and control your environment with an integrated terminal and SFTP file explorer.

Highlights
  • Docker container monitoring & management
  • Linux host performance dashboard
  • Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network stats
  • Integrated SSH terminal with jump host support
  • SFTP file explorer for remote file management
  • Docker image management
Features
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Docker Server Admin – Comprehensive Docker and Linux Host Management. Monitoring and management of Docker containers, images, and Linux hosts through a secure SSH connection. Docker Container Stats. Gain valuable insights into your Docker containers with detailed statistics: * CPU Usage: Visualize real-time CPU data with comprehensive charts. * Memory Usage: Track memory consumption with intuitive graphical representations. * Disk I/O: Monitor disk read/write operations through detailed charts. * Network I/O: Analyze network traffic with line charts showing data transfer rates. Linux Host Stats Dashboard. Keep your Linux hosts in check with a robust stats dashboard: * Load Averages: View load averages over 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 15 minutes. * CPU Load: Access charts displaying overall and per-core CPU load. * Memory, Swap & Disk Usage: Monitor memory, swap, and disk utilization in real-time. * Disk I/O: Get insights into disk transactions per second and read/write rates. * Network I/O: Track transmission (TX) and reception (RX) rates for comprehensive network monitoring. Docker Container Management. Easily manage your Docker containers with a user-friendly interface: * Container Overview: View a list of containers with names, IDs, statuses, and port mappings. * Container Control: Start, stop, restart, or remove containers as needed. * Inspect & Logs: Inspect container details and access logs for troubleshooting. Docker Image Management. Manage your Docker images with powerful tools: * Image Overview: Access a list of images, including names, IDs, and versions. * Image Control: Run containers from images, inspect image details, pull new images, or delete unwanted ones. SSH Terminal: The built-in SSH client offers full access to your host system's command line, empowering you to perform administrative tasks remotely: * Jump Host & Proxy Support: Connect securely via SSH jump hosts or SOCKS5 proxies, enabling you to manage servers in layered network environments. * Interactive Terminal: Experience a fully interactive terminal that supports real-time command execution, run complex scripts and commands with ease. * Command Management: Benefit from features such as command snippets, making it easy to reuse previous commands. * Copy and Paste Functionality: Quickly copy and paste text between your device and the terminal, simplifying the workflow when working with scripts or configuration files. * Startup & Batch Snippets: Automate your routine tasks with predefined startup snippets or execute batch commands across multiple sessions, saving time and increasing productivity. * Session Persistence: Keep your sessions active for long-running tasks, allowing you to disconnect and reconnect without losing your place. SFTP Explorer: Efficiently manage files on your server: * File & Directory Management: Upload, download, edit, move, rename, and delete files easily. * Streamlined Workflow: Perform operations on files and folders effortlessly, ensuring efficient handling of file transfers or system updates. * User-Friendly Navigation: Browse directories smoothly while managing file permissions directly from the app. The app is a docker third-party client, the app is not affiliated with Docker Corporation. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use: https://septudio.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://septudio.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Node4 screens
Docker Server Admin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Docker Server Admin at Free against Node's $1.99. Docker Server Admin also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (144 vs 6). Node's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Docker Server Admin is free to download; Node costs $1.99 up front. Docker Server Admin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Docker Server Admin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docker Server Admin has 144 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Node's written reviews are positive against 64% of Docker Server Admin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Node ships an update every 3 weeks, Docker Server Admin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Node versus Docker Server Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNodeDocker Server Admin
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.7 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6144 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#90 — better#154
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Angelo Ruta婉媚 邵

Customer experience

Node

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Docker Server Admin

All ratings144 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative21.2%

Bugs and requests

Node

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Docker Server Admin

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Card charged without open subscription
  • Support requests unanswered
  • Loading bar is annoying
  • CPU values don't change
  • Blue 'Add' button covers bottom menu
Show 4 more
  • Credential invalid errors
  • App crashes on startup
  • Incorrect memory usage reported
  • Cannot connect to Ubuntu servers

Requested features

2 requests
  • Network visualization
  • List of bash commands

In-app purchases

None

Node

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Docker Server Admin

Subscriptions1
  • Docker Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Docker Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Node free?
Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Docker Server Admin free?
Docker Server Admin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Node or Docker Server Admin?
Docker Server Admin is rated higher. Node averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Docker Server Admin averages 4.7 from 144 ratings.
Do Node or Docker Server Admin have ads?
Neither Node nor Docker Server Admin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Node or Docker Server Admin?
Node ships an update every 3 weeks, and Docker Server Admin every 2 months. Most recently, Node was updated on October 8, 2026 and Docker Server Admin on October 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Node or Docker Server Admin?
Node currently peaks at #90 in the App Store charts, and Docker Server Admin at #154. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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