Comparison

Gravel Host vs RCON Console & Server Admin

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

Head to head
About

Gravel Host

Easily deploy and manage your own high-performance Minecraft server with dedicated hosting. Monitor, configure, and control your game servers with intuitive tools suitable for all experience levels.

Highlights
  • One-click server deployment
  • Real-time server monitoring
  • Easy configuration and management
  • 24/7 support team
  • Dedicated servers
  • Customizable server settings
Features
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Gravel Host puts your game servers in your pocket. Deploy, monitor and control your Minecraft and game servers from anywhere — no laptop needed. Whether you're launching your first server or you're a seasoned admin, Gravel Host is built to be simple, fast and powerful. Everything you need to run your server is right at your fingertips. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Power control — start, stop and restart in one tap • Live stats — real-time CPU, RAM and disk usage • Console — watch live logs and send commands • Files — browse and edit with a built-in code editor • Backups — create and restore on the go • Databases, schedules, startup variables and network settings • Sub-users — invite others and set their permissions MADE FOR MINECRAFT • See who's online and manage players in real time • Op, kick, ban and whitelist with a tap • Install plugins, mods and modpacks straight from the app STAY IN THE LOOP • Push notifications when a server goes offline or back online • A home-screen widget for status and player counts at a glance SAFE AND SUPPORTED Your servers are protected against DDoS attacks, and our support team is available around the clock. As online services grow, DDoS attacks have become increasingly common — we take the steps needed to keep your servers online and secure. Available in English and French. Note: Gravel Host is the companion app for Gravel Host game hosting — you'll need a Gravel Host account and at least one server to sign in.

About

RCON Console & Server Admin

Manage and monitor game servers remotely with a comprehensive toolkit. Features include RCON console, SSH terminal, FTP client, and network diagnostic tools. Supports a wide range of popular games for efficient server administration.

Highlights
  • Real-time RCON console with autocomplete
  • Full SSH2 terminal access
  • FTP client for file management
  • Network tools (Ping, Port Scanner)
  • Customizable themes and configurations
  • Multi-server support
Features
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RCON Console & Server Manager is a toolkit for people who run their own game server: an RCON console, an SSH terminal, an FTP file browser and network tools, on iPhone and iPad. RCON CONSOLE - Send admin commands and read the replies, with autocomplete and command history - Saved servers with favorites, groups and quick connect - Command aliases, bookmarks and macros - Export console logs with timestamps SSH TERMINAL - SSH2 terminal with password login and saved hosts FTP CLIENT - Browse folders and transfer files (passive mode) NETWORK TOOLS - TCP Ping: connection time to a host and port (not ICMP) - Port Scanner - Wake-on-LAN - Raw TCP Terminal FREE AND PRO Free: up to 2 saved servers (a third one for 24 hours after watching a rewarded ad), 5 aliases, 8 bookmarks, 3 macros, all connection tools, JSON import and export. Ads are shown. Pro (optional: weekly, monthly, annual or one-time purchase): unlimited servers, aliases, bookmarks and macros, Scheduled Commands (they run only while that server's console is open), extra themes and console font options, no ads. COMPATIBILITY Works with servers that speak the Source RCON, WebSocket RCON or BattlEye RCON protocol, such as Minecraft, Rust, ARK, Valheim, DayZ, Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2 servers. You need the server address, RCON port and RCON password from your host. Saved RCON passwords are stored in the iOS Keychain. No account needed. Game names are trademarks of their owners; this app is not affiliated with them. Terms & Condition: https://masaapps360.com/rcon/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://masaapps360.com/rcon/privacy/

Screenshots

Gravel Host4 screens
RCON Console & Server Admin2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gravel Host at 100% against RCON Console & Server Admin's 33%. Gravel Host also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). RCON Console & Server Admin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. RCON Console & Server Admin sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Gravel Host asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gravel Host holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Gravel Host's written reviews are positive against 33% of RCON Console & Server Admin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gravel Host ships an update every 10 months, RCON Console & Server Admin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Gravel Host versus RCON Console & Server Admin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGravel HostRCON Console & Server Admin
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (8 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGravel HostGrima Hdez

Customer experience

Gravel Host

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RCON Console & Server Admin

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Gravel Host

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

RCON Console & Server Admin

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • RCON Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • RCON Pro Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Gravel Host free?
Gravel Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RCON Console & Server Admin free?
RCON Console & Server Admin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gravel Host or RCON Console & Server Admin?
Gravel Host is rated higher. Gravel Host averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while RCON Console & Server Admin averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Gravel Host or RCON Console & Server Admin have ads?
RCON Console & Server Admin shows ads; Gravel Host does not.
Which is updated more often, Gravel Host or RCON Console & Server Admin?
Gravel Host ships an update every 10 months, and RCON Console & Server Admin every 2 months. Most recently, Gravel Host was updated on October 24, 2026 and RCON Console & Server Admin on October 28, 2026.

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