# CareServer vs Orange Net

The clearest difference is update cadence: Orange Net at every 5 days against CareServer's every 3 weeks. CareServer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CareServer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Orange Net sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CareServer ships an update every 3 weeks, Orange Net every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CareServer | Orange Net |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/careserver/id6474921250/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26** | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanjing Jump Leyou Information Technology Co. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676025905) | [DigitsFn, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676362730) |

## 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 |


### Orange Net

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orange-net/id6757329871)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orange Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CareServer free?

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

### Is Orange Net free?

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

### Do CareServer or Orange Net have ads?

Neither CareServer nor Orange Net shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CareServer or Orange Net?

CareServer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Orange Net every 5 days. Most recently, CareServer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Orange Net on September 24, 2026.

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