Comparison

K8Z vs Orbiter Dev

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

Head to head
About

K8Z

Manage your Kubernetes clusters directly from your mobile device. View cluster metrics, resource overviews, logs, and events. Access containers via shell. Open-source and transparent security.

Highlights
  • Kubernetes cluster management
  • Metric overview
  • Resource overview
  • View logs and events
  • Container shell access
  • Open-source security
Features
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k8z is your Kubernetes clusters manager right in your pocket. It is a mobile and desktop application to manage Kubernetes clusters, provides a metric overview of cluster, overview of all resources in a Kubernetes cluster. It is possible to view logs and events or to get a shell into a container. [About security of your k8s cluster's access credentials (kubeconfig)] Our application, being open source, invites everyone to examine its inner workings, including its handling of API credentials. This transparency ensures that there are no hidden functions that compromise the security. You can get source code from our GitHub repository, it's address at settings page in the application. Privacy Policy: https://k8z.dev/docs/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Orbiter Dev

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Orbiter Dev is a mobile air traffic controller for developers working with single or multiple AI coding agents and IDEs. When an agent wants to run a command, change files, or perform a sensitive action, Orbiter Dev helps you review the request from anywhere using your iPhone or iPad before work continues. It is built for developers who want faster agent workflows without losing human control over risky actions. Key features: - Review approval events from your phone or tablet - Inspect action details, risk level, workspace, and agent source - Approve or reject requests with a clear audit trail - Use Face ID secure action for sensitive approval decisions - Tune Risk Rules to suit your appetite or reduce routine approval noise - View recent approvals & details and actions logged - Pair supported desktop coding environments and agent integrations - Manage & restore Pro subscriptions with StoreKit across devices Orbiter Dev is designed as a companion app for modern developer workflows. It does not replace code review, testing, backups, access control, or deployment safeguards. You remain responsible for reviewing agent actions before allowing them to pursue or block work. Free includes a limited approval workflow. Pro unlocks advanced approval controls for professional use, including unlimited approvals, Face ID approval gates, Risk Rules, and Priority Sync. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

K8Z1 screens
Orbiter Dev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: K8Z at 4 against Orbiter Dev's 2. K8Z also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. K8Z sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Orbiter Dev sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
K8Z versus Orbiter Dev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterK8ZOrbiter Dev
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer矾建 孔RISHIOM SHAH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

K8Z

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Orbiter Dev

Subscriptions2
  • Orbiter Pro — Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Orbiter Pro — Annual$219.991 Year

Questions

Is K8Z free?
K8Z is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbiter Dev free?
Orbiter Dev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do K8Z or Orbiter Dev have ads?
Neither K8Z nor Orbiter Dev shows ads.

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