# Docker Manager GUI vs Uptime Kuma Manager

The clearest difference is chart position: Uptime Kuma Manager at #140 against Docker Manager GUI's unranked. Uptime Kuma Manager also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Uptime Kuma Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Docker Manager GUI against 4.3 for Uptime Kuma Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Docker Manager GUI's written reviews are positive against 70% of Uptime Kuma Manager's.

Docker Manager GUI ships an update every 2 weeks, Uptime Kuma Manager every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Docker Manager GUI | Uptime Kuma Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-manager-gui-whaledeck/id1581548562/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-kuma-manager/id6446004887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **69.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 24 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florian Seida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503312095) | [Peng Lyu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462802515) |

## What reviewers say

### Docker Manager GUI

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

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, iPhone Duo 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 |


### Uptime Kuma Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uptime-kuma-manager/id6446004887)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Monitor your services from your phone by connecting to your Uptime Kuma servers. Receive instant notifications for downtime and view service status with clear indicators. Securely manage credentials and access protected servers.

**Highlights:** Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers, Background push notifications, Color-coded service status indicators, Secure credential storage (Keychain), Cloudflare Access support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient Uptime Kuma client
- 🚀 Fast connection and status visibility
- ✨ Clean and pleasant interface
- ✅ Works stably
- 💖 Highly recommended for Uptime Kuma users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😡 Subscription for notifications is disliked
- 🤔 One-time purchase preferred over subscription
- 💸 Monetization is considered absurd
- ❌ Colored bars for history not useful
- 📉 Lacks simple mode for history

**Reported bugs**

- Spinner works, nothing else
- App cannot connect
- Connection not working
- Freezing when adding server with TLS
- iOS app seems limited to push notifications

**Requested features**

- One-time in-app purchase for notifications
- Simple mode for history view (❌ or ✅)
- Watch support
- More widgets with customization
- One-time purchase option for lifetime unlock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Docker Manager GUI free?

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

### Is Uptime Kuma Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Docker Manager GUI or Uptime Kuma Manager?

Docker Manager GUI is rated higher. Docker Manager GUI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Uptime Kuma Manager averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Docker Manager GUI or Uptime Kuma Manager have ads?

Neither Docker Manager GUI nor Uptime Kuma Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Docker Manager GUI or Uptime Kuma Manager?

Docker Manager GUI ships an update every 2 weeks, and Uptime Kuma Manager every 9 days. Most recently, Docker Manager GUI was updated on November 7, 2026 and Uptime Kuma Manager on November 7, 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.*