Comparison

NextTerm vs dock

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

Head to head
About

NextTerm

Features
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NextTerm is a focused SSH and SFTP client for developers, system administrators, and anyone who manages servers from iPhone or iPad. Key features: - SSH terminal with custom keyboard controls - Password and OpenSSH private key authentication - Host key verification with trusted known hosts - SFTP file browsing, upload, and download - Local network discovery for nearby services - Secure storage for passwords, PINs, and private keys using Keychain - Optional Face ID / PIN app lock NextTerm Enhanced permanently unlocks command snippets, local SSH tunnels, batch SFTP transfers, path favorites, advanced SFTP actions, session log export, and encrypted configuration backups with one purchase. No subscription. NextTerm does not track you and does not route your server traffic through external services. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

dock

Manage your self-hosted Docker stacks remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Monitor container performance, deploy updates, and access logs and SSH terminals. Features enhanced monitoring for security, backups, and resource management.

Highlights
  • Remote Docker stack management
  • Live container performance monitoring
  • Stack deployment and updates
  • Integrated SSH terminal
  • Enhanced monitoring dashboard
  • Image vulnerability scanning
  • Backup and snapshot management
Features
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dock-g is the native iOS companion for Dockge โ€“ the popular self-hosted Docker stack manager. Built for homelab enthusiasts who want full control over their containers, wherever they are. Connect to your Dockge server and see all running stacks at a glance, including live CPU, RAM and disk usage. Start, stop, restart, update or remove stacks in seconds. Dive into Compose YAML, environment variables, service status and live logs โ€“ all right inside the app. Search your stacks, refresh with pull-to-refresh, and create new stacks straight from your iPhone or iPad. N E W : R E S O U R C E S T A T I S T I C S Find out what your host is really doing. The new Resource Usage view shows CPU, RAM and disk usage per stack โ€“ ranked, with a clear donut chart on top. Switch between CPU, RAM and Disk with a tap, spot resource hogs at a glance, and refresh the numbers live from your Dockge host. D O C K G E E N H A N C E D โ€“ A D V A N C E D M O N I T O R I N G dock-g automatically detects Dockge Enhanced and unlocks a full set of advanced features. Monitoring Dashboard: One screen, four tiles โ€“ backup status, pending image updates, critical CVEs and your next scheduled scan. Each tile takes you straight to the matching detail view. Image Watcher: Track Docker image updates across all your stacks. Filter by status โ€“ updates available, errors, ignored โ€“ and trigger a fresh check with a single tap. Trivy CVE Scanner: Scan every image in your homelab for known vulnerabilities. Browse results by severity (Critical, High, Medium, Low), filter by tapping the severity cards, and open any CVE directly in your browser. Backup & Snapshots: Run Restic backups on demand, monitor their history and browse snapshots file by file. Restore individual files or entire snapshots right from your iPhone. Schedules, on-save triggers and restore tests can all be configured directly in the app. Docker Resources: Manage images, volumes and containers โ€“ inspect sizes and states, stop containers, delete resources and prune dangling images, with a confirmation step before every destructive action. Crash Loop Detection: Surfaces containers that restart too often. Set per-container ignore rules for 1 hour, 24 hours or permanently โ€“ keeping your monitoring clean and relevant. B U I L T - I N S S H T E R M I N A L No third-party app required. dock-g includes a full SSH client, built from the ground up with Apple's Network.framework and CryptoKit. It works on your local network only (RFC 1918) โ€“ no accidental cloud exposure. Host keys are verified with Trust on First Use and stored in the Keychain. A special-keys bar brings Ctrl, Tab, Esc, pipe, tilde and arrow keys to your iPhone, and four terminal themes are available: Default, Solarized Dark, Monokai and Nord. On launch, dock-g automatically reconnects to your last server, and from the services view you can jump straight into any running container via docker exec. P R I V A C Y B Y D E S I G N dock-g is a one-time purchase with no subscription and no tracking. Your server credentials never leave your device โ€“ authentication tokens are stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain. Requires Dockge 1.x or Dockge Enhanced on your local network. Supports iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

NextTerm4 screens
dock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NextTerm at Free against dock's $3.99. NextTerm also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). dock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

NextTerm is free to download; dock costs $3.99 up front. NextTerm sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. dock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NextTerm ships an update every 2 months, dock every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
NextTerm versus dock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNextTermdock
PriceFree โ€” better$3.99
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperlecooSven Uwe Hanold

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NextTerm

Subscriptions2
  • NextTerm Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • NextTerm Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • NextTerm Pro Lifetime$0.99
None

dock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NextTerm free?
NextTerm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dock free?
dock costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do NextTerm or dock have ads?
Neither NextTerm nor dock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NextTerm or dock?
NextTerm ships an update every 2 months, and dock every 10 days. Most recently, NextTerm was updated on November 5, 2026 and dock on November 5, 2026.

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