Comparison

Uptime Kuma Manager vs DockCat

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

Head to head
About

Uptime Kuma Manager

Monitor your services from your phone by connecting to your Uptime Kuma servers. Receive instant notifications for downtime and view service status with clear indicators. Securely manage credentials and access protected servers.

Highlights
  • Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers
  • Background push notifications
  • Color-coded service status indicators
  • Secure credential storage (Keychain)
  • Cloudflare Access support
Features
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Uptime Kuma Manager allows you to connect to your Uptime Kuma servers and monitor the services directly from your phone. With a clean and simple interface, you can quickly view the status of your services and receive notifications when they go down. Features: • Connect to multiple Uptime Kuma servers • Stay informed with Background Push Notifications • View the status of your services with color-coded indicators • Securely store Uptime Kuma server credentials with Keychain • Support for Cloudflare Access protected servers — connect through Cloudflare Zero Trust with service token authentication Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://github.com/rebornix/uptime-kuma-monitor/blob/main/ukm-privacy.md

About

DockCat

This mobile app allows operators to manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure by connecting to a Dockhand server. View dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and monitor recent activity directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to Dockhand server
  • Switch between environments
  • View dashboard health
  • Inspect containers
  • Stream logs
  • Monitor recent activity
Features
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DockCat is a mobile companion for Dockhand, built for operators who manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure. Connect to your Dockhand server, switch between environments, view dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and keep an eye on recent activity from iPhone. DockCat keeps server credentials on your device using secure storage and connects directly to the Dockhand server you choose.

Screenshots

Uptime Kuma Manager4 screens
DockCat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DockCat at 5.0 against Uptime Kuma Manager's 4.3. DockCat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). Uptime Kuma Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Uptime Kuma Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DockCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DockCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Uptime Kuma Manager has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uptime Kuma Manager ships an update every 9 days, DockCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Uptime Kuma Manager versus DockCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUptime Kuma ManagerDockCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (41 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeng LyuChiang Kao

Customer experience

Uptime Kuma Manager

All ratings41 ratings
Positive80.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative22.2%

DockCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Uptime Kuma Manager

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Spinner works, nothing else
  • App cannot connect
  • Connection not working
  • Freezing when adding server with TLS
  • iOS app seems limited to push notifications
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  • Test notifications work once, then fail
  • Cannot see monitors or groups in iOS app
  • Authentication options not working (2FA rejection)
  • Graph construction incorrect for longer periods
  • Widget shows entries as unreachable, doesn't update well
  • App doesn't recognize installation
  • Does not work with HTTPS
  • App freezes when adding server with TLS

Requested features

13 requests
  • One-time in-app purchase for notifications
  • Simple mode for history view (❌ or ✅)
  • Watch support
  • More widgets with customization
  • One-time purchase option for lifetime unlock
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  • Critical notification option (bypass sleep focus)
  • Two decimal points for Uptime %
  • Custom headers for Cloudflare Zero Trust access
  • Lifetime unlock option
  • iCloud syncing
  • User-adjustable yellow threshold for service checks or match web interface display
  • Support for Apple Watch with status viewing
  • Groups displayed correctly

DockCat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Uptime Kuma Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Premium Subscription Yearly$9.991 Year
None

DockCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Uptime Kuma Manager free?
Uptime Kuma Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DockCat free?
DockCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Uptime Kuma Manager or DockCat?
DockCat is rated higher. Uptime Kuma Manager averages 4.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while DockCat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Uptime Kuma Manager or DockCat have ads?
DockCat shows ads; Uptime Kuma Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Uptime Kuma Manager or DockCat?
Uptime Kuma Manager ships an update every 9 days, and DockCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Uptime Kuma Manager was updated on October 18, 2026 and DockCat on October 7, 2026.

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