Comparison

ServerControl by Stratospherix vs PST Viewer & Converter

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

Head to head
About

ServerControl by Stratospherix

Remotely manage and control Windows servers from your iPhone. Reboot, shut down, and monitor services like IIS, all without needing a Remote Desktop session. It offers robust service management and secure authentication.

Highlights
  • Remote server reboot and shutdown
  • Schedule reboots and shutdowns
  • Manage Windows services (start, stop, pause)
  • Change service startup types
  • Active Directory authentication
  • No RDP required
Features
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Restart or shutdown Windows servers, monitor and manage services running on servers remotely from your iPhone, wherever you are with ServerControl. Managing Windows servers inevitably means rebooting or restarting them. With ServerControl you can issue immediate or scheduled reboots remotely from your iPhone when out of the office. Simply connect using your VPN and manage your Windows servers with ServerControl. Monitor your Windows services, restart hung services such as IIS. Stop, start and pause any Windows service, or change the startup options for services, just like you can in Windows Services Manager. No additional software is necessary on your Windows server. Connect directly with ServerControl, without the need for a Remote Desktop session. REBOOT OR SHUTDOWN WINDOWS SERVERS - Immediate or delayed Windows server reboot and shutdown. - Choose whether running applications should be forced to close. - Choose from 4 editable messages to display to logged on users. - Efficient protocol use. Doesn't use RDP. - Windows machines only. Macs can not be rebooted or shutdown with ServerControl. SERVICE CONTROL MANAGER - Start, Stop and Pause Windows services. - Change the startup type of services (Disabled, Manual, Automatic) - Enumeration of dependent services. Even Windows can't do this remotely. - Automatically starts/stops dependent services. AUTHENTICATION & ACCESS - Authenticates using Active Directory. - Automatically uses WiFi or any of the cellular data networks when using a VPN. - Seamless integration with the iPhone's built-in VPN. PROFESSIONAL - Developed by professional Enterprise software engineers. - Engineered from scratch specifically for the iPhone. - Reliable, fast, high-quality software. - Excellent product support. NOTES - The ‘Administrator’ account is required when connecting to the remote computer in order to reboot, shutdown, or start/stop services. Please see our website for more information about this.

About

PST Viewer & Converter

This application allows professionals to securely view and convert Outlook PST archives to the MBOX format. It preserves mailbox integrity, metadata, and attachments, offering selective export options for efficient email management and migration across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Open and view PST files with attachments
  • Accurate PST to MBOX conversion
  • Preserve folder hierarchy and metadata
  • Selective export and date filtering
  • Local, private, and secure processing
  • Cross-device compatibility (Mac, iPad, iPhone)
Features
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PST Viewer & Converter makes it easy to open, view, and convert Outlook PST files directly on your device. Browse emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, and other mailbox data without requiring Microsoft Outlook. Key Features * Open and view PST files quickly and securely * Browse emails with support for attachments * Access contacts, calendars, notes, and tasks * Search and filter mailbox content efficiently * Convert PST data into supported export formats * Preview files before exporting * Preserve original folder structure and data integrity * Simple, intuitive interface designed for productivity Whether you need to access archived Outlook data, recover important emails, or convert PST files for use on other platforms, PST Viewer & Converter provides a fast and reliable solution. Perfect for: * Viewing archived Outlook mailboxes * Accessing PST files without Outlook * Migrating or converting email data * Managing business and personal email archives Your data remains private and is processed securely on your device whenever possible. View PST archives with clarity. Convert to MBOX with precision. Professional email migration for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Send feedback to: admin@yenpi.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ServerControl by Stratospherix4 screens
PST Viewer & Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PST Viewer & Converter at Free against ServerControl by Stratospherix's $4.99. PST Viewer & Converter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). ServerControl by Stratospherix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

PST Viewer & Converter is free to download; ServerControl by Stratospherix costs $4.99 up front. PST Viewer & Converter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. ServerControl by Stratospherix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PST Viewer & Converter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ServerControl by Stratospherix's written reviews are positive against 77% of PST Viewer & Converter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ServerControl by Stratospherix ships an update every 26 months, PST Viewer & Converter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ServerControl by Stratospherix versus PST Viewer & Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterServerControl by StratospherixPST Viewer & Converter
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.5% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStratospherix Ltd延平 陈

Customer experience

ServerControl by Stratospherix

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative20.6%

PST Viewer & Converter

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

ServerControl by Stratospherix

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PST Viewer & Converter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Weekly$7.997 Days
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is ServerControl by Stratospherix free?
ServerControl by Stratospherix costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PST Viewer & Converter free?
PST Viewer & Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ServerControl by Stratospherix or PST Viewer & Converter?
PST Viewer & Converter is rated higher. ServerControl by Stratospherix averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PST Viewer & Converter averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do ServerControl by Stratospherix or PST Viewer & Converter have ads?
Neither ServerControl by Stratospherix nor PST Viewer & Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ServerControl by Stratospherix or PST Viewer & Converter?
ServerControl by Stratospherix ships an update every 26 months, and PST Viewer & Converter every 3 weeks. Most recently, ServerControl by Stratospherix was updated on October 29, 2026 and PST Viewer & Converter on October 22, 2026.

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