Comparison

Beszel vs Bucketmate

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

Head to head
About

Beszel

Monitor your servers remotely with real-time system statistics, Docker container performance, and customizable dashboards. Requires a separate Beszel instance to function. Offers a private, ad-free experience with home screen widgets for quick access to key metrics.

Highlights
  • Multi-instance server connection
  • Real-time CPU, memory, and temperature stats
  • Docker container resource monitoring
  • Customizable dashboard
  • Home screen widgets
  • Flexible data time ranges
Features
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Meet Beszel Companion – Your ultimate server management app for iOS! Note: A Beszel instance (https://beszel.dev) is required to use this app. Multi-Instance Support: Securely connect to and seamlessly switch between multiple Beszel hub instances. Perfect for managing work, home, and personal projects all in one place. Real-Time System Stats: Monitor your server's CPU usage, memory load, and system temperatures with beautiful, interactive charts. Docker Container Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the resource usage of all your running containers. Drill down into individual container performance with detailed graphs. Customizable Dashboard: Pin your most important system or container charts to a personalized "Home" screen for at-a-glance visibility of what matters most to you. Home Screen Widgets: Configure widgets to display key system metrics from any of your instances directly on your home screen. Native iOS Experience: Enjoy a fast, clean, and intuitive interface that supports Dark Mode and feels right at home on your device. Flexible Time Ranges: Analyze data from the last hour up to the last 30 days to track trends and diagnose issues. 100% Private, No Telemetry: Beszel Companion is designed with your privacy as the top priority. The app connects directly to your hub instances and collects absolutely no data, analytics, or telemetry. All your credentials and server information stay securely on your device.

About

Bucketmate

Features
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Like Finder, but for S3-compatible storage. BucketMate helps you browse buckets, upload files, preview objects, create share links, and manage S3-compatible storage from a native app. - Fast file browsing and search - AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO, and other S3-compatible providers - Secure by design: credentials and data stay on your device - Trial includes one connection and uploads up to 100MB - Upgrade to Pro to unlock larger uploads and advanced actions

Screenshots

Beszel4 screens
Bucketmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beszel at none against Bucketmate's 2. Beszel also leads on chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Bucketmate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Beszel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beszel ships an update weekly, Bucketmate every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Beszel versus Bucketmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeszelBucketmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRUNO DURANDTran Huu Dung

In-app purchases

None

Beszel

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bucketmate

One-time2
  • Bucketmate Pro$18.99
  • Bucketmate Pro$28.99

Questions

Is Beszel free?
Beszel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bucketmate free?
Bucketmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Beszel or Bucketmate have ads?
Neither Beszel nor Bucketmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beszel or Bucketmate?
Beszel ships an update weekly, and Bucketmate every 10 days. Most recently, Beszel was updated on November 14, 2026 and Bucketmate on November 10, 2026.

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