Comparison

ServerBox vs ReadyServer

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

Head to head
About

ServerBox

Manage your Linux servers remotely with SSH and SFTP. Control Docker containers and utilize experimental snippet features. Ping your servers to check connectivity.

Highlights
  • SSH client
  • SFTP client
  • Docker/Podman management
  • Snippet feature (experimental)
  • Ping utility
  • Open Source
Features
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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.

About

ReadyServer

Manage and monitor virtual private servers directly from your mobile device. Launch new servers quickly, adjust resources on the fly, and receive instant alerts for seamless infrastructure control anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • Launch VPS servers
  • Mobile-first management
  • Hourly billing
  • Low-latency infrastructure
  • Start, stop, monitor servers
  • Instant alerts
  • Scale resources
Features
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ReadyServer is a mobile-first VPS management app designed for developers, hobbyists, and teams who need fast and flexible server control on the go. Create, manage, and monitor VPS servers directly from your phone — no desktop required. Whether you’re launching a new project or managing existing infrastructure, everything stays accessible in one place. Key Features • Launch VPS servers in minutes • Mobile-first VPS management • Flexible hourly billing with no lock-in • Low-latency VPS infrastructure across Asia • Start, stop & monitor servers easily • Instant alerts & notifications • Scale resources anytime • Secure and reliable operations

Screenshots

ServerBox4 screens
ReadyServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ServerBox at none against ReadyServer's shown. ServerBox also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). ReadyServer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ServerBox against 5.0 for ReadyServer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerBox has 90 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of ServerBox's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadyServer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, ReadyServer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ServerBox versus ReadyServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerBoxReadyServer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (90 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings90 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer吐司工作室Apricus Ventures Pte Ltd

Customer experience

ServerBox

All ratings90 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%

ReadyServer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ServerBox

No in-app purchases

None

ReadyServer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ServerBox free?
ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReadyServer free?
ReadyServer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ServerBox or ReadyServer?
ReadyServer is rated higher. ServerBox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while ReadyServer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ServerBox or ReadyServer have ads?
ReadyServer shows ads; ServerBox does not.
Which is updated more often, ServerBox or ReadyServer?
ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, and ReadyServer monthly. Most recently, ServerBox was updated on September 16, 2026 and ReadyServer on July 28, 2026.

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