Comparison

Harbour vs LocalRock

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

LocalRock

Features
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Local-network client for robot vacuums: control, map, and onboard your robot through a self-hosted server instead of the robot cloud. Kotlin/Compose Multiplatform.

Screenshots

Harbour4 screens
LocalRock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LocalRock at Free against Harbour's $2.99. LocalRock also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Harbour's advantage is chart position (#28 vs #204). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

LocalRock is free to download; Harbour costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Harbour ships an update every 6 weeks, LocalRock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Harbour versus LocalRock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarbourLocalRock
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#28 — better#204
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKacper KaczmarzykSidon Kodraliu

In-app purchases

None

Harbour

No in-app purchases

None

LocalRock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harbour free?
Harbour costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LocalRock free?
LocalRock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Harbour or LocalRock have ads?
Neither Harbour nor LocalRock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harbour or LocalRock?
Harbour ships an update every 6 weeks, and LocalRock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Harbour was updated on October 23, 2026 and LocalRock on October 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Harbour or LocalRock?
Harbour currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and LocalRock at #204. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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