Comparison

Harbour vs Coly for Self

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

Head to head
About

Harbour

Manage multiple Docker servers and containers from your iOS device. Monitor container status, control stacks, and receive background notifications. Requires Portainer to be installed.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple Docker servers
  • Control containers and stacks
  • Monitor container status and logs
  • Home Screen widgets for container insights
  • Handoff support for seamless transitions
  • Background notifications
  • iPadOS support
Features
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Meet Harbour - Portainer management app for iOS! Note: Portainer (https://portainer.io) is required to use Harbour. Multiple Servers & Endpoints Effortlessly manage multiple Docker servers and endpoints from one centralized platform. Whether it's your home server, or production environment at work, Harbour ensures seamless connectivity and control. Manage Your Containers Take charge of your Docker containers with ease. From managing container's states, to monitoring their status and logs, Harbour puts container management at your fingertips. Control Your Stacks Streamline your application deployment process by managing Docker stacks efficiently. With Harbour, you can effortlessly view, start/stop, deploy and remove stacks, ensuring smooth operation of your containerized applications. Widgets - Containers at a Glance Stay informed about your containers' status and performance with Harbour's intuitive widgets. Get (almost) real-time insights right on your Home Screen, keeping you updated without switching between applications. Handoff - Continue Where You Left Off Seamlessly transition between your iOS device and other Apple devices with Handoff support. Start your Docker management tasks on one device and effortlessly continue from where you left off on another, ensuring uninterrupted productivity. Background Notifications Stay informed about important events and updates even when Harbour is not actively in use. Background notifications keep you in the loop, ensuring you never miss critical alerts regarding your Docker containers. iPadOS Support Extend your Docker management capabilities to your iPad with full support for iPadOS. Enjoy the convenience of managing your containers and stacks on a larger screen, whether you're at your desk or on the go. No Telemetry Your privacy matters. Harbour is committed to respecting your privacy by ensuring that no telemetry data is collected :)

About

Coly for Self

Features
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Coly is a native client for the self-hosted deployment platforms you already run — Coolify, Dokploy, EasyPanel, Portainer, Temps, and Towbar — so you can check on a deploy or restart a stuck service without opening a laptop. Add every instance you manage. Switch between teams and providers from one screen, and see the same dashboard whether you're on Coolify or Dokploy. WHAT YOU CAN DO • See every resource's real status at a glance — running, deploying, stopped, or in error • Start, stop, restart, or trigger a fresh deploy, each behind a confirmation step • Browse projects, servers, and deployment history, and read logs on the spot • View environment variables, and edit them where the provider allows it • Get notified in the background when a deploy finishes, fails, or health changes BUILT FOR SELF-HOSTERS Your API credentials are stored only in this device's Keychain. Coly never sends them anywhere but the instance you point it at. Coolify and Dokploy are fully supported for viewing and control. EasyPanel, Portainer, Temps, and Towbar are read-only today. PREMIUM Unlimited connections and background health alerts. Monthly or yearly, cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Harbour4 screens
Coly for Self2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coly for Self at Free against Harbour's $2.99. Harbour's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Coly for Self is free to download; Harbour costs $2.99 up front. Coly for Self sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Harbour asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harbour ships an update every 6 weeks, Coly for Self monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Harbour versus Coly for Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarbourColy for Self
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKacper KaczmarzykEray Can Topcu

In-app purchases

None

Harbour

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Coly for Self

Subscriptions2
  • Coly Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Coly Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Harbour free?
Harbour costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coly for Self free?
Coly for Self is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Harbour or Coly for Self have ads?
Neither Harbour nor Coly for Self shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harbour or Coly for Self?
Harbour ships an update every 6 weeks, and Coly for Self monthly. Most recently, Harbour was updated on October 30, 2026 and Coly for Self on October 25, 2026.

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