# Container Manager vs Paperparrot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paperparrot at 87% against Container Manager's 33%. Paperparrot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Container Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Paperparrot sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paperparrot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperparrot has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Container Manager's written reviews are positive against 87% of Paperparrot's.

Container Manager ships an update every 2 months, Paperparrot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Container Manager | Paperparrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/container-manager/id1548293451/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EZV, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274203159) | [Leo Wehrfritz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663611386) |

## What reviewers say

### Container Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/container-manager/id1548293451)

Manage and supervise your Docker containers with ease. This app allows you to view container status, logs, and perform actions like start, stop, and remove. It also supports managing images and volumes, with more features planned.

**Highlights:** Manage Docker containers, Control container status (start, stop, restart), Create new containers, View container logs, Manage Docker images, Manage Docker volumes, Connect to Docker Engine and Portainer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Level - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Supporter Level - Yearly | $11.99 | per year |


### Paperparrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperparrot/id1663665267)

Organize your documents effortlessly with this native client for Paperless-ngx. Upload, scan, and secure files in various formats. Enjoy offline access, custom views, and powerful search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Paperless-ngx instances, Add documents in various formats, Scan documents via camera or network scanner, Secure documents with Face/Touch ID, Extensive search and Spotlight support, Create custom document views, Offline document synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | per year |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Subscription (1 Year) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Container Manager free?

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

### Is Paperparrot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Container Manager or Paperparrot?

Paperparrot is rated higher. Container Manager averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Paperparrot averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do Container Manager or Paperparrot have ads?

Neither Container Manager nor Paperparrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Container Manager or Paperparrot?

Container Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Paperparrot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Container Manager was updated on October 11, 2026 and Paperparrot on October 14, 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.*