# Docker Server Admin vs HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

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 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Docker Server Admin's advantage is ratings volume (144 vs 1) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Docker Server Admin ships an update every 2 months, HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Docker Server Admin | HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-server-admin/id1591150334/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hetzmate-for-hetzner-cloud/id6756284112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [婉媚 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297240696) | [Lars Herres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713803692) |

## What reviewers say

### Docker Server Admin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-server-admin/id1591150334)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Docker Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Docker Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great Docker app
- 👍 UI is easy to use
- 👍 App does what it needs to do
- 👍 Perfect demonstration
- 👍 Love the UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Support is non-existent
- 🐛 Charges without subscription
- 🐛 Not very fluid, feels clunky
- 🐛 Expensive
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Card charged without open subscription
- Support requests unanswered
- Loading bar is annoying
- CPU values don't change
- Blue 'Add' button covers bottom menu

**Requested features**

- Network visualization
- List of bash commands


### HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hetzmate-for-hetzner-cloud/id6756284112)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| HetzMate Pro Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| HetzMate Pro | $5.99 | one-time |
| HetzMate Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 3 weeks. Most recently, Docker Server Admin was updated on October 15, 2026 and HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*