# Docker Manager GUI vs Docker Server Admin

The clearest difference is rating: Docker Server Admin at 4.7 against Docker Manager GUI's 4.3. Docker Server Admin also leads on ratings volume (144 vs 37). Docker Manager GUI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Docker Manager GUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Docker Server Admin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Docker Server Admin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 144 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Docker Manager GUI's written reviews are positive against 64% of Docker Server Admin's.

Docker Manager GUI ships an update every 2 weeks, Docker Server Admin every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Docker Manager GUI | Docker Server Admin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-manager-gui-whaledeck/id1581548562/reviews) | **[4.7 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-server-admin/id1591150334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **144** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #176 |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Seida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503312095) | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) |

## What reviewers say

### Docker Manager GUI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-manager-gui-whaledeck/id1581548562)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Docker environment with a visual dashboard that centralizes performance metrics, container logs, and actions across multiple servers. Easily monitor your entire setup, gain insights into containers, and quickly address issues. Tailor the tool to fit your workflow for increased efficiency.

**Highlights:** Visual dashboard for Docker environments, Centralized performance metrics, Container logs and actions, Multi-server management, Split View for side-by-side monitoring, Biometric authentication

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WhaleDeck Pro \| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| WhaleDeck Pro \| Annual | $20.99 | per year |
| WhaleDeck Pro \| Lifetime | $57.00 | one-time |


### Docker Server Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-server-admin/id1591150334)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Docker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Docker Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Docker Manager GUI free?

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

### Is Docker Server Admin free?

Docker Server Admin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Docker Manager GUI or Docker Server Admin?

Docker Server Admin is rated higher. Docker Manager GUI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Docker Server Admin averages 4.7 from 144 ratings.

### Do Docker Manager GUI or Docker Server Admin have ads?

Neither Docker Manager GUI nor Docker Server Admin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Docker Manager GUI or Docker Server Admin?

Docker Manager GUI ships an update every 2 weeks, and Docker Server Admin every 2 months. Most recently, Docker Manager GUI was updated on September 23, 2026 and Docker Server Admin on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Docker Manager GUI or Docker Server Admin?

Docker Manager GUI currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Docker Server Admin at #176. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*