Comparison

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud vs Rackline

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Rackline

Features
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Rackline is your Hetzner infrastructure command centre for iPhone and iPad. Monitor servers, investigate alerts, track infrastructure costs, follow live operations and securely administer Hetzner Cloud resources from anywhere. EXPLORE EVERYTHING IN DEMO MODE Try Rackline before connecting a real account. Demo Mode gives you a complete, realistic infrastructure environment with servers, networks, storage, monitoring, automation, alerts and cost data — no Hetzner credentials required. MONITOR YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE • View Cloud servers and dedicated infrastructure • Monitor CPU, disk and network metrics • Track uptime and active alerts • Follow Hetzner incidents and maintenance • View live and completed infrastructure operations • Monitor resource health across projects MANAGE HETZNER CLOUD Rackline brings essential Cloud infrastructure into one native interface: • Servers • Networks • Firewalls • Load balancers • Primary and floating IPs • Volumes • Snapshots and backups • DNS zones and records • SSH keys • Images and certificates • Placement groups AUTOMATE ROUTINE WORK Build and manage runbooks, schedules and reusable infrastructure recipes for common operational tasks. UNDERSTAND YOUR COSTS See estimated infrastructure costs, resource-level breakdowns and potential optimisation opportunities without converting your provider’s billing currency. SECURITY FIRST Rackline is designed around least-privileged access. Start with a read-only Hetzner Cloud token for monitoring. Add a separate Administration token only if you want to make changes. Credentials are stored in the Apple Keychain on your device. Rackline communicates directly with Hetzner by default — your Cloud API credentials are not sent to a Rackline server. Sensitive and destructive operations use additional safeguards including explicit confirmation and device-owner authentication. RACKLINE PRO Demo Mode remains available without connecting an account. Rackline Pro unlocks connections to your real Hetzner infrastructure and secure administration features. Rackline is an independent third-party app developed by WORK Digital Media and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hetzner. Rackline is an independent third-party app developed by WORK Digital Media and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hetzner. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud4 screens
Rackline4 screens

Verdict

The call

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud and Rackline are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Rackline sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, Rackline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud versus Rackline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHetzMate for Hetzner CloudRackline
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars HerresWamil, Kendall

In-app purchases

6 purchases

HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time2
  • HetzMate Pro$5.99
  • HetzMate Pro$7.99
2 purchases

Rackline

Subscriptions2
  • Rackline Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Rackline Pro Annual3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud free?
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rackline free?
Rackline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud or Rackline have ads?
Neither HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud nor Rackline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud or Rackline?
HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rackline every 2 weeks. Most recently, HetzMate for Hetzner Cloud was updated on October 25, 2026 and Rackline on October 13, 2026.

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