Comparison

PortX 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

PortX

Access and manage remote systems on your mobile device with this powerful SSH client. It offers multi-session support, intuitive session management, and an advanced keyboard for efficient command input. Customize appearance and enjoy an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-session support
  • Intuitive session management
  • Multi-line compose bar
  • Advanced keyboard with special characters
  • Multiple authentication types
  • Customizable appearance
Features
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****** Please switch to our new app, Xcasca. This app will be deprecated soon. ****** Xcasca, the new version of PortX, is now available! This current app will soon be deprecated, so please install Xcasca to continue. You can install Xcasca from the link below. https://apps.apple.com/app/xcasca-ssh-sftp-client/id6749602189 --------------------------------------------------------------- PortX Mobile brings the power of our desktop SSH Client to your mobile device (SFTP is currently available on the Desktop version only, but will be supported on Mobile soon). With a wide variety of features in a lightweight package, PortX Mobile allows you to access and manage remotes systems on-the-go through an intuitive user interface. PortX Mobile Features: ◦ Multi-Session Support. Have multiple connections open at once. Access to any of your sessions a just a finger-swipe or click away. ◦ Intuitive Session Management. Organize and edit your sessions with PortX’s session management. ◦ Compose Bar. The multi-line Compose Bar allows you to type out, edit, and review your string before sending. ◦ Advance Keyboard. Quick access to all special characters for whatever the situation calls for. ◦ Multiple Authentication Types. Password, Public Key, and Keyboard Interactive authentication support. ◦ Customizations. Modify appearance, font, and colors. ◦ Ad-Free ◦ More features coming soon. ◦ Desktop version also available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. PortX redefines how you interact with a mobile SSH Client. On-the-go session management has never been easier.

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

PortX4 screens
Docker Server Admin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Docker Server Admin at 4.7 against PortX's 3.7. Docker Server Admin also leads on chart position (#190 vs unranked) and ratings volume (144 vs 19). PortX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Docker Server Admin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. PortX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Docker Server Admin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docker Server Admin has 144 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of PortX's written reviews are positive against 64% of Docker Server Admin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PortX ships an update monthly, Docker Server Admin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
PortX versus Docker Server Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortXDocker Server Admin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings)4.7 (144 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings19144 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSarang Computer, Inc.婉媚 邵

Customer experience

PortX

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews120 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative15.0%

Docker Server Admin

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

In-app purchases

None

PortX

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 PortX free?
PortX is free to download, 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, PortX or Docker Server Admin?
Docker Server Admin is rated higher. PortX averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Docker Server Admin averages 4.7 from 144 ratings.
Do PortX or Docker Server Admin have ads?
Neither PortX nor Docker Server Admin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PortX or Docker Server Admin?
PortX ships an update monthly, and Docker Server Admin every 2 months. Most recently, PortX was updated on October 1, 2026 and Docker Server Admin on October 3, 2026.

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