# CareServer vs NodePass

The clearest difference is monetization model: NodePass at free against CareServer's free with in-app purchases. NodePass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). CareServer's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CareServer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NodePass sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NodePass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CareServer has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CareServer's written reviews are positive against 100% of NodePass's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CareServer | NodePass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/careserver/id6474921250/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodepass/id6747930492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Jump Leyou Information Technology Co. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676025905) | [Argsment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709421270) |

## What reviewers say

### CareServer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/careserver/id6474921250)

Manage Linux servers and containers with SSH, SFTP, and terminal access. Monitor resource usage, network status, and processes. Offers robust file management and port forwarding capabilities.

**Highlights:** SSH, SFTP, and Terminal access, Linux server monitoring (CPU, memory, disk), Container management (Docker, Podman), Port forwarding, Proxy features, File management, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


### NodePass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodepass/id6747930492)

This open-source network tunneling solution provides enterprise-grade TCP/UDP connectivity with an all-in-one architecture. It offers zero-configuration deployment, intelligent connection pooling, and tiered TLS encryption for complex network scenarios. Designed for DevOps and system administrators.

**Highlights:** TCP/UDP tunneling and protocol conversion, Intelligent connection pooling, Tiered TLS encryption, Zero-configuration deployment, Cross-platform, multi-architecture support, Real-time monitoring and visualization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Large | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CareServer free?

CareServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NodePass free?

NodePass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CareServer or NodePass?

NodePass is rated higher. CareServer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while NodePass averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CareServer or NodePass have ads?

Neither CareServer nor NodePass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CareServer or NodePass?

CareServer ships an update every 3 weeks, and NodePass every 3 weeks. Most recently, CareServer was updated on September 24, 2026 and NodePass on September 7, 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.*