Comparison

SMTP Tester Pro vs Kontainer

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

Head to head
About

SMTP Tester Pro

This application helps developers and IT professionals test and debug SMTP connections. It offers an intuitive interface for configuring servers, composing emails, and analyzing detailed transaction logs. Predefined templates for popular services and custom template management simplify setup and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • SMTP server configuration
  • Support for various authentication methods
  • Multiple TLS modes
  • Customizable timeout settings
  • Email composition with CC/BCC
  • Template management
  • Detailed SMTP transaction logs
Features
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Test any SMTP server from your iPhone or iPad. Enter the server, pick the encryption and login method, send a real test email, and see the complete SMTP conversation in a color-coded transaction log. SMTP Tester Pro is built for IT admins, developers and email administrators who need to know why mail isn't going out. Connection and security: - TLS modes: Require STARTTLS (port 587), Require TLS (SSL/TLS, port 465), Normal and Ignore TLS - Login methods: LOGIN, PLAIN, CRAM-MD5 and XOAUTH2, or no login for relays and test servers - Self-signed certificates and custom OpenSSL cipher suites - Adjustable timeout Real test emails: - To, CC and BCC with comma-separated addresses - HTML body with a built-in template and a plain-text fallback - File attachments from the Files app - Custom headers such as Reply-To or X-Priority Transaction log: - Every command and server reply, color-coded, with a color legend - Successful and failed sends are saved in the log, grouped by day - Search a log, show or hide timestamps, copy or share it - Clear error messages with the server's own reply and troubleshooting tips Templates: - Server settings for Microsoft 365, Gmail, Outlook.com, iCloud Mail, Yahoo Mail, AOL Mail, Zoho Mail, GMX Mail, Yandex Mail and Mail.com - Save your own servers as templates, stored encrypted on your device - Password-protected backup and restore of your templates Privacy and appearance: - Face ID lock and password visibility settings - Passwords and access tokens are never written to the log - Light, Dark and System appearance, adjustable log font size and colors - Works on iPhone and iPad

About

Kontainer

Manage Docker and Kubernetes environments from your mobile device. This app provides a unified interface to oversee containerized deployments across various cloud and edge locations, with an AI assistant for natural language management.

Highlights
  • Container management (view, start, stop, remove)
  • Image and volume management
  • Docker Swarm service management
  • Kubernetes environment monitoring
  • AI chat for natural language container control
  • Multi-instance Portainer server connection
Features
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Kontainer is the premier mobile client for Portainer, designed for DevOps engineers, sysadmins, and self-hosters to monitor and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes (K8s) clusters from anywhere. Whether you run a homelab, Synology NAS, cloud VPS, or multi-node production clusters, Kontainer connects directly to your Portainer CE/EE endpoints with zero third-party relay. Key Highlights: โ€ข Instant Container Monitoring: View real-time container status, resource usage, and health checks. โ€ข Live Logs & Inspection: Stream container logs in real time and troubleshoot errors on-the-go. โ€ข Quick Actions: Start, stop, restart, recreate, or bulk-manage containers with a single tap. โ€ข Stacks & Compose: Deploy, inspect, and manage Docker Compose stacks effortlessly. โ€ข Multi-Instance & Environments: Seamlessly switch between local LAN, Tailscale, WireGuard, and cloud servers. โ€ข Privacy & Security First: Direct TLS connection to your Portainer endpoints using API keys or Basic Auth. โ€ข AI Assistant: Troubleshoot crash logs and optimize your container deployments with AI. Features: Container Management Containers: View, start, stop, restart, and remove containers Images: Pull, remove, and manage Docker images Volumes: Create and manage persistent storage volumes Networks: Create and configure Docker networks Services: Manage Docker Swarm services Portainer Integration Multiple Instances: Connect to multiple Portainer servers Authentication: Support for Basic Auth and API Key authentication SSL/TLS: Custom certificates and SSL error handling Stacks: Deploy and manage Docker Compose stacks Kubernetes Support Environments: Connect to Kubernetes environments via Portainer Namespaces: View and manage Kubernetes namespaces Deployments: Monitor and manage deployments Pods: View pod status and details Services: Manage Kubernetes services ConfigMaps & Secrets: View configuration resources MCP AI Assistant AI Chat: Chat with AI to manage containers using natural language MCP Proxy Server: HTTP wrapper for portainer-mcp exposing MCP via SSE Connection Testing: Verify MCP server credentials before saving Multi-provider Support: Compatible AI services, self-hosted models, and custom endpoints DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Portainer, or any of its subsidiaries or its affiliates. The official Portainer website can be found at https://www.portainer.io/

Screenshots

SMTP Tester Pro4 screens
Kontainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kontainer at 100% against SMTP Tester Pro's 75%. Kontainer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). SMTP Tester Pro's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99 and Kontainer $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMTP Tester Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Kontainer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 5 level
SMTP Tester Pro versus Kontainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMTP Tester ProKontainer
Price$3.99 โ€” better$6.99
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#173 โ€” betterโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorian BorovinaTrang Nguyen

Customer experience

SMTP Tester Pro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Kontainer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SMTP Tester Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Kontainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMTP Tester Pro free?
SMTP Tester Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kontainer free?
Kontainer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMTP Tester Pro or Kontainer have ads?
Neither SMTP Tester Pro nor Kontainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMTP Tester Pro or Kontainer?
SMTP Tester Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kontainer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMTP Tester Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kontainer on October 24, 2026.

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