Comparison

Compute vs ServerView

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

Head to head
About

Compute

Connect to your Mac, private server, or AWS instance via SSH from your iPhone or iPad. Run Jupyter or Cloud VSCode on the go using SSH port forwarding for on-the-fly coding.

Highlights
  • SSH connection to local Mac, servers, and AWS
  • SSH Port Forwarding
  • Run Jupyter notebooks remotely
  • Code with Cloud VSCode on the go
  • Connect from iPhone and iPad
Features
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TO CONNECT TO YOUR LOCAL MAC: 1. Open System Preferences; 2. Type SSH in the search field and select Remote Login option; 3. Enable remote login; 4. Use [hostname].local and your username / password to connect. We believe that it should be easy to solve any computational problem using any device. That's why we've built Compute. Connect by SSH to your Mac, private server or even AWS instance using your iPhone or iPad.  It's also possible to use SSH Port Forwarding to run Jupyter or Cloud VSCode to code something on the go. Please tell us what you think! skintimeapp@gmail.com Don't forget to rate the app! Privacy policy: https://skintimeapp.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://skintimeapp.com/terms.html

About

ServerView

Manage and monitor your servers remotely with this app. Execute commands, view logs, and track resource usage in real-time. Supports multiple servers for comprehensive control.

Highlights
  • Real-time server status monitoring
  • Remote command execution via SSH
  • Log viewing with search and filter
  • Multi-server management
  • AI Vibe Coding support
  • Command script creation (Pro)
Features
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ServerView App is a mobile application for easily managing and monitoring servers. It provides a series of functions, including server status monitoring, remote command execution, log viewing, etc., helping administrators to easily manage servers and monitor and control the server's operating status anytime and anywhere. The main function: 1. Server status monitoring: - Monitor the server's CPU, memory, disk and other resource usage in real time. - Display the running status of the server, including online status, number of connections, etc. 2. Execute commands remotely: - Provides remote terminal functionality, administrators can remotely log in to the server through the application and execute commands. - Supports commonly used system commands, such as viewing file lists, viewing processes, restarting the server, etc. 3. Log viewing: - Display log files on the server and support real-time viewing of log content. - Provides search and filtering functions to facilitate administrators to quickly locate and analyze log information. 4. Multi-server management: - Supports management of multiple servers, administrators can easily switch and manage multiple servers. - Each server has independent monitoring and management pages for administrators to view and operate. [Instructions for automatic subscription of Pro members] After upgrading to Pro, you can use all functions of the App without restrictions, enjoy future free updates, and promise no ads. - get-SSH terminal command line functionality - get-create command script function - get-configuration export function - get-configuration import function - get-ad-free access - get more features in the future Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. If you purchase a continuous annual subscription project, unless you cancel the order at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle, the project will automatically renew and your account will be charged the renewal fee within 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. You can cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. You can cancel the activated continuous annual subscription service through the following methods: For Apple mobile phones, go to "Settings" on the iOS device → "iTunes Store and App Store" → select "Apple ID" → click "View Apple ID" → click "Subscribe" on the account settings page → cancel the subscription. 【Service Agreement】 http://zhequtao.com/PrivacyPolicy/dingyuezhengce.html 【Privacy Agreement】 http://zhequtao.com/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

Compute3 screens
ServerView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServerView at 50% against Compute's 33%. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Compute sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ServerView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compute ships an update every 6 weeks, ServerView every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Compute versus ServerView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComputeServerView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman Tsopin连喜 罗

Customer experience

Compute

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral66.7%
Negative0.0%

ServerView

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Compute

Subscriptions2
  • Coffee$3.991 Month
  • Lunch$8.491 Month
3 purchases

ServerView

Subscriptions2
  • Pro 1Month7 Days trial$4.993 Months
  • Pro 12Month7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Permanent$29.99

Questions

Is Compute free?
Compute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ServerView free?
ServerView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compute or ServerView have ads?
Neither Compute nor ServerView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compute or ServerView?
Compute ships an update every 6 weeks, and ServerView every 2 months. Most recently, Compute was updated on September 25, 2026 and ServerView on September 17, 2026.

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