HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud vs S3Panel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud
Manage your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure on the go with this native application. Monitor server status, control actions like start/stop/reboot, and manage volumes, networks, firewalls, and storage boxes. Securely access your projects with API tokens stored in the iOS Keychain.
- Monitor server status and metrics
- Start, stop, and reboot servers
- Manage volumes, networks, and firewalls
- Control Storage Boxes
- Built-in SSH terminal
- Support for multiple projects
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Take full control of your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure with HetzMate. HetzMate is a powerful, native app that lets you monitor, manage, and control your Hetzner Cloud projects on the go. SERVERS • View all your cloud servers with real-time status indicators • Actions: Start, stop, reboot, and power-cycle servers • SSH: Connect via the built-in terminal • Monitor CPU, disk, and network metrics with graphs • Manage server backups and snapshots • View and manage attached volumes, networks, and firewalls INFRASTRUCTURE • Volumes: View, manage, and monitor your block storage volumes • Networks: Overview of private networks and subnets • Load Balancers: Monitor and manage your load balancers FIREWALLS • View firewall configurations • Add, edit, and delete firewall rules • Apply firewalls to your servers STORAGE BOXES • Manage your Hetzner Storage Boxes • View storage usage, access credentials, and settings The app supports multiple Projects and API tokens are securely stored in the iOS Keychain. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Hetzner Online GmbH. "Hetzner" is a trademark of Hetzner Online GmbH. HetzMate is an independent third-party application. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
S3Panel
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S3Panel is an S3 browser and Cloudflare R2 bucket manager for iPhone and iPad. Connect your storage providers, browse buckets, inspect folders, download objects, and use manifest-backed search to find files quickly without copying customer object contents into S3Panel. Key features: - Manage S3-compatible and Cloudflare R2 connections - Browse buckets, folders, and objects from a responsive mobile workspace - View folder object counts and total sizes using cached manifest statistics - Search object names and keys quickly with the S3Panel manifest index - Upload and download files with transfer progress, retry, scheduling, and advanced upload options - Configure bucket policy, lifecycle rules, static website hosting, default encryption, ACL presets, and versioning where supported by the storage provider - Create share links and run parameterized Shortcuts actions for upload, search, and link workflows - Keep object contents in the customer storage provider; S3Panel stores only account data, connection metadata, and manifest/index information needed for search and folder stats S3Panel does not host or copy your bucket contents. Storage access is controlled by the credentials and permissions you provide. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ S3Panel Terms: https://s3panel.com/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: S3Panel at every 2 days against HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud's every 3 weeks. S3Panel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and S3Panel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, S3Panel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud | S3Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lars Herres | Hafsa GmbH |
In-app purchases
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud
- HetzMate Pro Subscription$0.991 Month
- HetzMate Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
- HetzMate Pro Subscription$8.991 Year
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- HetzMate Pro Subscription$12.991 Year
- HetzMate Pro$5.99
- HetzMate Pro$7.99
S3Panel
- S3Panel Pro Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- S3Panel Pro Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- S3Panel Lifetime$89.99
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