# Netli.fyi vs Caret

The clearest difference is rating: Caret at 5.0 against Netli.fyi's 4.0. Caret also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and device support (5 vs 1). Netli.fyi's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Netli.fyi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Caret sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Caret holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Netli.fyi ships an update every 6 weeks, Caret every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Netli.fyi | Caret |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlifyi-netlify-client/id6741714545/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caret-ssh-server-manager/id6775111587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fenrir Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603058334) | [成杰 于](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697576648) |

## What reviewers say

### Netli.fyi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netlifyi-netlify-client/id6741714545)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Developer Tools, #78 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Manage your Netlify projects, deploys, domains, and site configurations directly from your iOS device. Monitor builds in real-time, trigger actions, and handle DNS records without needing a browser or CLI.

**Highlights:** Create and deploy projects, Monitor real-time deploys with logs, Manage custom domains and DNS records, Edit site configurations and environment variables, Switch between multiple Netlify teams, Receive push notifications for deploy status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netli.fyi Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Netli.fyi Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Buy a coke | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy a lunch | $9.99 | one-time |


### Caret

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caret-ssh-server-manager/id6775111587)

A native server console for developers and sysadmins to connect to Linux boxes via SSH. Manage AI coding agents, monitor server performance, and interact with Docker containers. Features include a full terminal, SFTP file manager, and an optional AI assistant.

**Highlights:** Full SSH terminal with VT/xterm engine, Live server monitoring dashboard (CPU, memory, disk), Docker container management and deployment, SFTP file manager with text file editing, AI coding agent management, Snippets and quick command execution, Secure credential management with Keychain/Keystore

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Netli.fyi free?

Netli.fyi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caret free?

Caret is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Netli.fyi or Caret?

Caret is rated higher. Netli.fyi averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Caret averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Netli.fyi or Caret have ads?

Neither Netli.fyi nor Caret shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Netli.fyi or Caret?

Netli.fyi ships an update every 6 weeks, and Caret every 3 days. Most recently, Netli.fyi was updated on September 30, 2026 and Caret on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*