ServerBox vs SynoDocker
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.
SynoDocker
Manage your Synology NAS containers remotely from your mobile device. View container status, resource usage, and logs. Start, stop, and restart containers with ease, even when away from your computer.
- Remote container management
- View container status and resource usage
- Start, stop, and restart containers
- Access container logs
- Supports various sign-in methods
- Demo mode for exploration
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SynoDocker is an app for signing in to Synology DSM and managing containers in Container Manager—without sitting at a computer. WHY SYNODOCKER If you run Home Assistant, Plex, reverse proxies, or other services in Container Manager, you often need a quick look at what is running, why something stopped, or a way to restart it while you are away. SynoDocker talks directly to your NAS. There is no SynoDocker cloud account and no extra server in the middle. SIGN IN YOUR WAY • Local IP, DDNS hostname, or QuickConnect ID • HTTP or HTTPS, including self-signed certificates on networks you trust • Common DSM ports (HTTP 5000, HTTPS 5001), or QuickConnect with no port to fill in • DSM username and password (not a QuickConnect account) • Two-factor authentication with a one-time code and a Paste shortcut • Optional Remember sign-in: the session is stored in the on-device Keychain and cleared when you sign out CONTAINER LIST After sign-in you can: • See every container’s name, image, and running or stopped status • Check CPU, memory, and network overview at a glance • Search by name or image • Filter All / Running / Stopped • Pull to refresh, or turn on auto-refresh (3, 5, 10, 30 seconds, or a custom 1–3600 seconds) The list is available after sign-in. Opening a container for full details is a premium feature. CONTAINER DETAILS (PREMIUM) Unlock monthly, yearly, or lifetime to: • View live CPU and memory • See container ID, image, project, CPU priority, memory limit, auto-restart, and web portal • Inspect network mode, gateway, IP, MAC address, restart policy, and port mappings • Read real volume mount paths and the start command • Browse environment variables as KEY / VALUE • Scroll recent logs (ANSI color codes stripped) • Long-press to copy logs, env vars, mounts, command, gateway, IP, MAC, and ports • Start, stop, restart, or force-stop a container (force-stop is for unresponsive containers—use with care) DEMO MODE Tap Try Demo on the sign-in screen to explore six sample containers with no NAS. Demo data is discarded when you leave. PRIVACY Login and container traffic go from your iPhone to the NAS you enter (and to Synology QuickConnect only if you use a QuickConnect ID). Container lists, logs, and environment variables are not uploaded to us. Purchases are handled by Apple. WHAT YOU NEED • iPhone, iOS 17 or later • A Synology NAS with Container Manager (or the older Docker package) installed and running • A DSM account allowed to use that package SUBSCRIPTIONS • Monthly — auto-renews every month • Yearly — auto-renews every year • Lifetime — one-time purchase, no renewal The container list is included after sign-in. Container details, logs, configuration, and start/stop/restart require an active subscription or a lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app and charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime: iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions, or Manage Subscription in the app. Restore purchases on a new device with the same Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://jiw.github.io/SynoDocker/privacy_en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Synology, DSM, Container Manager, Docker, and QuickConnect are trademarks of their respective owners. SynoDocker is an independent app and is not affiliated with Synology Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ServerBox at none against SynoDocker's 3. ServerBox also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. SynoDocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ServerBox asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ServerBox against 5.0 for SynoDocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerBox has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | ServerBox | SynoDocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (90 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 吐司工作室 | 钊辰 王 |
Customer experience
ServerBox
SynoDocker
In-app purchases
ServerBox
No in-app purchases
SynoDocker
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$3.991 Year
- Lifetime$9.99









