Comparison

Uptime Mate vs Beszel

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

Head to head
About

Uptime Mate

Monitor the status of your services directly from your Apple Watch. This app provides instant visibility into your Uptime Kuma dashboard without needing to access a laptop or rely on notifications.

Highlights
  • Instant service status overview
  • Native Apple Watch complications
  • Connects to Uptime Kuma instance
  • No data collection
  • Simple setup
Features
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Uptime Mate brings your Uptime Kuma dashboard to Apple Watch, so you always know if your services are up, without opening a laptop or checking notifications. Instant status, zero friction See the health of your services in seconds. No noise, no alerts - just the information you need. Built for Apple Watch Native complications for your watch face Quick overview of all monitors Made for homelab & DevOps Perfect for self-hosters who want peace of mind without constant interruptions. Connects to your own Uptime Kuma instance No data collection, no third-party tracking Simple setup

About

Beszel

Monitor your servers remotely with real-time system statistics, Docker container performance, and customizable dashboards. Requires a separate Beszel instance to function. Offers a private, ad-free experience with home screen widgets for quick access to key metrics.

Highlights
  • Multi-instance server connection
  • Real-time CPU, memory, and temperature stats
  • Docker container resource monitoring
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible data time ranges
Features
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Meet Beszel Companion – Your ultimate server management app for iOS! Note: A Beszel instance (https://beszel.dev) is required to use this app. Multi-Instance Support: Securely connect to and seamlessly switch between multiple Beszel hub instances. Perfect for managing work, home, and personal projects all in one place. Real-Time System Stats: Monitor your server's CPU usage, memory load, and system temperatures with beautiful, interactive charts. Docker Container Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the resource usage of all your running containers. Drill down into individual container performance with detailed graphs. Customizable Dashboard: Pin your most important system or container charts to a personalized "Home" screen for at-a-glance visibility of what matters most to you. Home Screen Widgets: Configure widgets to display key system metrics from any of your instances directly on your home screen. Native iOS Experience: Enjoy a fast, clean, and intuitive interface that supports Dark Mode and feels right at home on your device. Flexible Time Ranges: Analyze data from the last hour up to the last 30 days to track trends and diagnose issues. 100% Private, No Telemetry: Beszel Companion is designed with your privacy as the top priority. The app connects directly to your hub instances and collects absolutely no data, analytics, or telemetry. All your credentials and server information stay securely on your device.

Screenshots

Uptime Mate3 screens
Beszel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beszel at none against Uptime Mate's 2. Uptime Mate's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Mate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Beszel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uptime Mate ships an update every 5 days, Beszel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Uptime Mate versus Beszel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUptime MateBeszel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph ScherbeckBRUNO DURAND

Customer experience

Uptime Mate

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beszel

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Uptime Mate

One-time2
  • Pro$1.99
  • Premium Icon$3.99
None

Beszel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Uptime Mate free?
Uptime Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beszel free?
Beszel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Uptime Mate or Beszel have ads?
Neither Uptime Mate nor Beszel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Uptime Mate or Beszel?
Uptime Mate ships an update every 5 days, and Beszel weekly. Most recently, Uptime Mate was updated on September 22, 2026 and Beszel on September 25, 2026.

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