Tempest 3 vs Container Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tempest 3
This cross-platform client offers robust server management with AI assistance for diagnostics and task completion. Securely connect, edit files, and synchronize workflows across devices with advanced encryption and collaboration features.
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Cloud synchronization
- Advanced security with end-to-end encryption
- AI Copilot for server tasks
- Comprehensive SSH/SFTP support
- Server and Kubernetes management
- Collaboration and sharing features
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Tempest is the SSH and Remote Desktop client built for people who actually manage servers. Connect via SSH, SFTP, or Mosh. Forward ports. Transfer files. Manage Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate in real-time. All from your phone, tablet, or Mac — with end-to-end encrypted cloud sync across every device. CORE FEATURES • SSH & Mosh — Reliable connections, even on flaky networks. Mosh keeps your session alive where SSH drops. • SFTP File Manager — Browse, edit, and transfer remote files with a native file manager experience. • Port Forwarding — Set up local and remote SSH tunnels in seconds. • Storm AI (Pro) — An AI agent that plans, executes, and completes terminal tasks for you. Not a chatbot — a copilot that actually runs commands. • Real-Time Collaboration — Invite teammates into your live terminal session. Debug together, resolve faster. • Kubernetes — Sync kubeconfigs, switch clusters, manage pods with AI-assisted workflows. • Post-Quantum Cryptography — One-tap switch to PQC key exchange. Protect your connections against future quantum threats today. • Connection Multiplexing — Reuse TCP connections. New sessions open instantly as additional channels. • Hardware Security Keys — FIDO2 / YubiKey authentication via ed25519-sk and ecdsa-sk. • 1Password Integration — Pull credentials directly from your vault. SECURITY FIRST Zero-knowledge architecture. Your data is end-to-end encrypted before it ever leaves your device. Encryption keys stay on your device — we never see them. Encryption is fully open-sourced for transparency. SYNC EVERYTHING Sessions, keys, snippets, and configurations sync across major OS. Pick up exactly where you left off. PRO UNLOCKS • Background connection persistence • Biometric app lock • Server performance monitoring dashboard • Full Storm AI access • Cloud sync --- Tempest is built by engineers, for engineers. Questions? Join us on Discord: gotempest.app/discord
Container Express
This app allows you to manage your Docker engine, inspect containers, view live logs, and access a full exec terminal. It also provides insights into your Docker host's hardware resources and includes an SSH tunnel. It is a premium application requiring a subscription or lifetime unlock.
- Manage Docker engine
- Inspect containers
- Live logs
- Resource usage monitoring
- Exec terminal
- SSH tunnel
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Manage containers in your Docker engine instance or search and pull an image. Full container inspection with live logs, resource usage and full exec terminal. Observe docker host hardware resources (Linux or macOS). SSH tunnel included. -- This is a Premium app that requires subscription or lifetime unlock -- Terms and conditions: https://containerexpress.filippomaguolo.net/terms-and-conditions/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tempest 3 at 100% against Container Express's 0%. Tempest 3 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position 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
Both are free to download. Tempest 3 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Container Express sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tempest 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tempest 3's written reviews are positive against 0% of Container Express's.
Tempest 3 ships an update every 5 days, Container Express every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tempest 3 | Container Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #149 — better | #200 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atlas Express LLC | Filippo Maguolo |
Customer experience
Tempest 3
Container Express
In-app purchases
Tempest 3
- Tempest Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
- Tempest Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Tempest Pro Lifetime$179.99
Container Express
- Monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$59.99
