Comparison

Beszel vs DockCat

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

DockCat

This mobile app allows operators to manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure by connecting to a Dockhand server. View dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and monitor recent activity directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Connect to Dockhand server
  • Switch between environments
  • View dashboard health
  • Inspect containers
  • Stream logs
  • Monitor recent activity
Features
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DockCat is a mobile companion for Dockhand, built for operators who manage containers and self-hosted infrastructure. Connect to your Dockhand server, switch between environments, view dashboard health, inspect containers, stream logs, and keep an eye on recent activity from iPhone. DockCat keeps server credentials on your device using secure storage and connects directly to the Dockhand server you choose.

Screenshots

Beszel4 screens
DockCat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Beszel at none against DockCat's shown. Beszel also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). DockCat's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DockCat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beszel has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beszel ships an update weekly, DockCat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Beszel versus DockCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeszelDockCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBRUNO DURANDChiang Kao

Customer experience

Beszel

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative11.8%

DockCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Beszel

No in-app purchases

None

DockCat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beszel free?
Beszel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DockCat free?
DockCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Beszel or DockCat?
DockCat is rated higher. Beszel averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DockCat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Beszel or DockCat have ads?
DockCat shows ads; Beszel does not.
Which is updated more often, Beszel or DockCat?
Beszel ships an update weekly, and DockCat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beszel was updated on October 11, 2026 and DockCat on October 7, 2026.

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