Comparison

Docker Server Admin vs HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

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

Head to head
About

Docker Server Admin

Manage Docker containers, images, and Linux hosts remotely via SSH. Monitor system performance with detailed stats and control your environment with an integrated terminal and SFTP file explorer.

Highlights
  • Docker container monitoring & management
  • Linux host performance dashboard
  • Real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network stats
  • Integrated SSH terminal with jump host support
  • SFTP file explorer for remote file management
  • Docker image management
Features
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Docker Server Admin – Comprehensive Docker and Linux Host Management. Monitoring and management of Docker containers, images, and Linux hosts through a secure SSH connection. Docker Container Stats. Gain valuable insights into your Docker containers with detailed statistics: * CPU Usage: Visualize real-time CPU data with comprehensive charts. * Memory Usage: Track memory consumption with intuitive graphical representations. * Disk I/O: Monitor disk read/write operations through detailed charts. * Network I/O: Analyze network traffic with line charts showing data transfer rates. Linux Host Stats Dashboard. Keep your Linux hosts in check with a robust stats dashboard: * Load Averages: View load averages over 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 15 minutes. * CPU Load: Access charts displaying overall and per-core CPU load. * Memory, Swap & Disk Usage: Monitor memory, swap, and disk utilization in real-time. * Disk I/O: Get insights into disk transactions per second and read/write rates. * Network I/O: Track transmission (TX) and reception (RX) rates for comprehensive network monitoring. Docker Container Management. Easily manage your Docker containers with a user-friendly interface: * Container Overview: View a list of containers with names, IDs, statuses, and port mappings. * Container Control: Start, stop, restart, or remove containers as needed. * Inspect & Logs: Inspect container details and access logs for troubleshooting. Docker Image Management. Manage your Docker images with powerful tools: * Image Overview: Access a list of images, including names, IDs, and versions. * Image Control: Run containers from images, inspect image details, pull new images, or delete unwanted ones. SSH Terminal: The built-in SSH client offers full access to your host system's command line, empowering you to perform administrative tasks remotely: * Jump Host & Proxy Support: Connect securely via SSH jump hosts or SOCKS5 proxies, enabling you to manage servers in layered network environments. * Interactive Terminal: Experience a fully interactive terminal that supports real-time command execution, run complex scripts and commands with ease. * Command Management: Benefit from features such as command snippets, making it easy to reuse previous commands. * Copy and Paste Functionality: Quickly copy and paste text between your device and the terminal, simplifying the workflow when working with scripts or configuration files. * Startup & Batch Snippets: Automate your routine tasks with predefined startup snippets or execute batch commands across multiple sessions, saving time and increasing productivity. * Session Persistence: Keep your sessions active for long-running tasks, allowing you to disconnect and reconnect without losing your place. SFTP Explorer: Efficiently manage files on your server: * File & Directory Management: Upload, download, edit, move, rename, and delete files easily. * Streamlined Workflow: Perform operations on files and folders effortlessly, ensuring efficient handling of file transfers or system updates. * User-Friendly Navigation: Browse directories smoothly while managing file permissions directly from the app. The app is a docker third-party client, the app is not affiliated with Docker Corporation. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of use: https://septudio.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://septudio.com/privacy-policy

About

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

Manage your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure on the go with this native application. Monitor server status, control actions like start/stop/reboot, and manage volumes, networks, firewalls, and storage boxes. Securely access your projects with API tokens stored in the iOS Keychain.

Highlights
  • Monitor server status and metrics
  • Start, stop, and reboot servers
  • Manage volumes, networks, and firewalls
  • Control Storage Boxes
  • Built-in SSH terminal
  • Support for multiple projects
Features
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Take full control of your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure with HetzMate. HetzMate is a powerful, native app that lets you monitor, manage, and control your Hetzner Cloud projects on the go. SERVERS • View all your cloud servers with real-time status indicators • Actions: Start, stop, reboot, and power-cycle servers • SSH: Connect via the built-in terminal • Monitor CPU, disk, and network metrics with graphs • Manage server backups and snapshots • View and manage attached volumes, networks, and firewalls INFRASTRUCTURE • Volumes: View, manage, and monitor your block storage volumes • Networks: Overview of private networks and subnets • Load Balancers: Monitor and manage your load balancers FIREWALLS • View firewall configurations • Add, edit, and delete firewall rules • Apply firewalls to your servers STORAGE BOXES • Manage your Hetzner Storage Boxes • View storage usage, access credentials, and settings The app supports multiple Projects and API tokens are securely stored in the iOS Keychain. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Hetzner Online GmbH. "Hetzner" is a trademark of Hetzner Online GmbH. HetzMate is an independent third-party application. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Docker Server Admin4 screens
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud at 100% against Docker Server Admin's 64%. HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Docker Server Admin's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 1) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Docker Server Admin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Docker Server Admin has 144 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Docker Server Admin's written reviews are positive against 100% of HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Docker Server Admin ships an update every 2 months, HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Docker Server Admin versus HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocker Server AdminHetzMate for Hetzner Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (144 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings144 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer婉媚 邵Lars Herres

Customer experience

Docker Server Admin

All ratings144 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative21.2%

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Docker Server Admin

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Card charged without open subscription
  • Support requests unanswered
  • Loading bar is annoying
  • CPU values don't change
  • Blue 'Add' button covers bottom menu
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  • Credential invalid errors
  • App crashes on startup
  • Incorrect memory usage reported
  • Cannot connect to Ubuntu servers

Requested features

2 requests
  • Network visualization
  • List of bash commands

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Docker Server Admin

Subscriptions1
  • Docker Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Docker Pro$59.99
6 purchases

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

Subscriptions4
  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$8.991 Year
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  • HetzMate Pro Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • HetzMate Pro$5.99
  • HetzMate Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Docker Server Admin free?
Docker Server Admin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud free?
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Docker Server Admin or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud?
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud is rated higher. Docker Server Admin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Docker Server Admin or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud have ads?
Neither Docker Server Admin nor HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Docker Server Admin or HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud?
Docker Server Admin ships an update every 2 months, and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud every 2 weeks. Most recently, Docker Server Admin was updated on October 15, 2026 and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud on October 1, 2026.

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