Comparison

ServerBox vs PokePVE

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

PokePVE

Manage Proxmox VE virtual machines and containers directly from your iOS device. Offers full cluster overview, guest hardware editing, backup and snapshot management, and native VNC/terminal connections with a polished iOS experience.

Highlights
  • Full cluster overview with live metrics
  • Complete VM and container management
  • Edit guest hardware on the fly
  • Backup and snapshot creation/restoration
  • Full storage management
  • Native VNC client
  • Native terminal emulator
Features
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PokePVE is the Proxmox VE client built for people who run real infrastructure. Manage VMs and containers, edit guest hardware, handle backups and snapshots, browse storage, and connect via native VNC or terminal — all with a clean, native iOS experience that feels as complete as the Proxmox WebUI itself. No compromises. No missing features. Just Proxmox, properly. — FEATURES — - Full cluster overview See all your nodes, guests, and storage at a glance. Live CPU, memory, network, and disk metrics, updated in real time. - Complete VM and CT management Start, stop, reboot, clone, migrate, and destroy. Create new guests from scratch or from templates. Everything you'd do in the WebUI — in a few taps. - Edit guest hardware on the fly Adjust CPU cores, memory, disks, network adapters, PCI passthrough, and more. Something most clients simply don't offer. - Backups and snapshots, mastered Create, restore, schedule, and roll back — directly from your phone. - Storage, fully managed Browse ISOs, templates, backups, and volumes across all storage backends. Upload, delete, inspect — no need to switch to a browser. - Native VNC, built in SwiftUI A real VNC client, not a WebKit wrapper. Smooth, responsive, and designed for touch. Works with Linux desktops, Windows guests, and console sessions. - Native terminal emulator A proper terminal for xterm.js sessions and SSH-style workflows — with native iOS keyboard support and gesture controls. - Designed for iOS Pure SwiftUI. Dark mode. Dynamic Type. Haptics. The kind of polish you'd expect from a first-party app. — WHO IT'S FOR — - Sysadmins and DevOps engineers managing production clusters - Homelab enthusiasts running Proxmox at home - Developers spinning up test environments on the go - Anyone who's ever wished the Proxmox WebUI fit in their pocket — NOTES — - Requires a Proxmox VE server (version 7.x or later recommended) - Supports API token and username/password authentication - Works over LAN, VPN (WireGuard, Tailscale), or direct internet - No data collected. No accounts. Your server, your keys, your control. — DISCLAIMER — PokePVE is an independent, third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. Proxmox® and Proxmox VE® are trademarks of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. — LEGAL — Privacy Policy: https://1248.ink/apps/pokepve/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ServerBox4 screens
PokePVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ServerBox at none against PokePVE's 3. ServerBox also leads on ratings volume (92 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating and ads 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. PokePVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ServerBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 PokePVE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerBox has 92 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, PokePVE monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ServerBox versus PokePVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerBoxPokePVE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (92 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings92 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer吐司工作室泽彬 谢

Customer experience

ServerBox

All ratings92 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.5%

PokePVE

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PokePVE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ServerBox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PokePVE

Subscriptions2
  • PokePVE Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • PokePVE Pro Annual Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • PokePVE Pro Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is ServerBox free?
ServerBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PokePVE free?
PokePVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ServerBox or PokePVE?
PokePVE is rated higher. ServerBox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while PokePVE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ServerBox or PokePVE have ads?
Neither ServerBox nor PokePVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerBox or PokePVE?
ServerBox ships an update fortnightly, and PokePVE monthly. Most recently, ServerBox was updated on October 20, 2026 and PokePVE on October 1, 2026.

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