Comparison

Container Express vs PoBase

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Manage Docker engine
  • Inspect containers
  • Live logs
  • Resource usage monitoring
  • Exec terminal
  • SSH tunnel
Features
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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/

About

PoBase

Features
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PoBase is a powerful mobile management application that allows you to easily manage your PocketBase accounts from your iPhone or iPad. Access it from anywhere without relying on PocketBase's official web interface: View and edit collections Create, update, and delete records User management and authorisation File uploading/downloading Real-time data tracking Monitor settings and system status Managing your self-hosted PocketBase backends is now in your pocket! An indispensable mobile assistant for developers, indie makers, and self-hosted project owners. Features: • Support for multiple PocketBase instances • Secure authentication (email/password + OAuth) • Collection schema viewing • Filtering, sorting, and searching • Batch operation support • Dark mode & modern iOS design • Fast and lightweight – runs entirely locally Compatible with the open-source PocketBase backend project (pocketbase.io). We welcome your feedback – we're listening to your feature suggestions! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.erayjs.com/pobase/privacy

Screenshots

Container Express4 screens
PoBase2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Container Express at Free against PoBase's $2.99. Container Express also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). PoBase's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On 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

Container Express is free to download; PoBase costs $2.99 up front. Container Express sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PoBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Container Express ships an update fortnightly, PoBase monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Container Express versus PoBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContainer ExpressPoBase
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilippo MaguoloEray Can Topcu

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Container Express

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$59.99
None

PoBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Container Express free?
Container Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PoBase free?
PoBase costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Container Express or PoBase have ads?
Neither Container Express nor PoBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Container Express or PoBase?
Container Express ships an update fortnightly, and PoBase monthly. Most recently, Container Express was updated on September 18, 2026 and PoBase on September 21, 2026.

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