Uptime Mate vs Beszel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant service status overview
- Native Apple Watch complications
- Connects to Uptime Kuma instance
- No data collection
- Simple setup
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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
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.
- Multi-instance server connection
- Real-time CPU, memory, and temperature stats
- Docker container resource monitoring
- Customizable dashboard
- Home screen widgets
- Flexible data time ranges
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Uptime Mate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Beszel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Uptime Mate ships an update every 5 days, Beszel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Uptime Mate | Beszel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christoph Scherbeck | BRUNO DURAND |
Customer experience
Uptime Mate
Beszel
In-app purchases
Uptime Mate
- Pro$1.99
- Premium Icon$3.99
Beszel
No in-app purchases








