Comparison

Kontainer vs 3X Client

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

Head to head
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: Manage Portainer from Anywhere Kontainer is your mobile solution for managing Portainer, the leading container management platform. With Kontainer, you can effortlessly oversee Docker and Kubernetes environments from the palm of your handβ€”whether they’re running on developer laptops, in your data center, on the cloud, or at the edge. Kontainer supports multi-cluster and multi-device management, MCP and AI chat feature, giving you full control over your containerized deployments across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The app provides a unified interface that allows you to manage Docker and Kubernetes endpoints in a single view, making it easier than ever to monitor, configure, and optimize your container operations. 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: OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, 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/

About

3X Client

Features
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3X Client is a native iOS administration application for managing 3x-ui server panels. Features: - Client Management: Edit, update, and manage inbound client configurations, data usage limits, expiry dates, and IP limits. - Server Status: View overall system health, including CPU load, memory usage, disk space, and network throughput. - Log Viewer: Read live server logs to inspect system events and troubleshoot connections. - Protocol Support: Visualizes VLESS, VMess, Trojan, Shadowsocks, and WireGuard inbounds configured on your server. Requirements: Requires a running 3x-ui server instance. This app is an administrative interface and does not provide built-in VPN server infrastructure or proxy connections.

Screenshots

Kontainer4 screens
3X Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3X Client at Free against Kontainer's $6.99. Kontainer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

3X Client is free to download; Kontainer costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Kontainer versus 3X Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKontainer3X Client
Price$6.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrang NguyenArtem Tselikov

In-app purchases

None

Kontainer

No in-app purchases

None

3X Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kontainer free?
Kontainer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3X Client free?
3X Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kontainer or 3X Client have ads?
Neither Kontainer nor 3X Client shows ads.

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