ServerBox vs Scrcpy Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ServerBox
Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.
- SSH client
- SFTP client
- Docker/Podman management
- Snippet feature (experimental)
- Ping utility
- Open Source
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This project is completely OPEN SOURCE. You can click the "App Support" button near the score below to download other system versions or compile them by yourself. Support for major Linux distributions. Support SSH, SFTP, docker/podman management, snippet.(experimental feature) Support Ping.
Scrcpy Remote
Control your Linux, Windows, or macOS desktop remotely from any device. Access your computer for work or management with high-quality screen mirroring and full mouse/keyboard control. Supports various network connections, including secure Tailscale integration.
- Universal desktop access (Linux, Windows, macOS)
- Full mouse and keyboard control
- High-quality screen mirroring
- Network and Tailscale connectivity
- VNC server compatibility
- Automatic reconnection
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Scrcpy Remote - Desktop Remote Control Scrcpy Remote is a powerful remote desktop application that enables seamless control of your Linux, Windows, or macOS computers from anywhere. With built-in VNC server support, you can access your desktop remotely for work, device management, and productivity tasks. 1. Universal Desktop Access Connect to Linux, Windows, and macOS computers. Full desktop control with mouse and keyboard support. High-quality screen mirroring and interaction. 2. Flexible Connectivity Options Network Connection: Access devices over local network or internet. Tailscale Integration: Secure peer-to-peer connections through Tailscale network. Reliable connection management with automatic reconnection. 3. VNC Server Compatibility Works with any VNC-enabled computer. Easy setup and configuration. Optimized performance for smooth remote sessions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ServerBox at Free against Scrcpy Remote's $2.99. ServerBox also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Scrcpy Remote's advantage is chart position (#133 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases 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
ServerBox is free to download; Scrcpy Remote costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ServerBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerBox has 91 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of ServerBox's written reviews are positive against 77% of Scrcpy Remote's.
ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, Scrcpy Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ServerBox | Scrcpy Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (91 ratings) — better | 4.1 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews — better | 77.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #133 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 吐司工作室 | 森 王 |
Customer experience
ServerBox
Scrcpy Remote
Bugs and requests
ServerBox
Reported bugs
11 issues- Server list disk tab unit error (GB displayed as MB, TB as GB)
- App crashes on iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
- App becomes laggy and unresponsive after update
- Adjusting order requires app restart
- App crashes on iOS 12
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- Startup consistently calls Face ID, making it unusable
- Add server button is hidden and cannot be revealed
- Cannot get Debian 12 docker status
- 2FA login to serv00 servers fails
- Cannot reconnect after connection lost
- Auto-capitalization of first letter in code input
Requested features
14 requests- Option to revert to old network/disk tab display
- Fix unit display errors in disk tab
- Support for iPhone 8plus iOS16.X
- Support for iOS 12 crash
- Support for 2FA login on serv00
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- Automatically add current tag when creating new server config
- Support for server jump/intermediate servers
- Option to change app icon
- More diverse color options for UI elements
- Add notes below buttons for clarity
- Support for Windows 10/11
- Web version deployable via Docker
- Focus on network card speed instead of connection count
- Support for IPv6
Scrcpy Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ServerBox
No in-app purchases
Scrcpy Remote
No in-app purchases
