HeC vs DevRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeC
Manage your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure on the go. Monitor servers, deploy resources, and handle DNS with a native iOS experience. Offers read-only access for free, with a premium upgrade for full control and advanced features.
- Server monitoring and management
- DNS zone management
- Resource deployment with One-Click Apps
- Push notifications for alerts
- Cost optimization recommendations
- Native SwiftUI interface
- Face ID and Touch ID authentication
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Your Hetzner Cloud infrastructure, always with you. HeC is the most complete iOS client for Hetzner Cloud. Monitor servers, manage DNS, deploy resources, and respond to incidents from anywhere. There is no official Hetzner Cloud app for iOS. HeC fills that gap with a fully native SwiftUI experience built for iOS. No web views, no compromises. Available in English and German. This is an independent, third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Hetzner Online GmbH. FREE TIER (Read-only) - Live dashboard with a world map of your server locations - Real-time CPU, disk I/O, and network metrics with interactive charts - Home screen widgets for infrastructure overview and server status - Browse all servers, volumes, networks, load balancers, firewalls, DNS zones, and server labels - Browse Object Storage buckets and files, preview them, and share download links - See Hetzner's Object Storage status right above your buckets when it reports a problem - Server action history with filtering - View firewall rules, SSH keys, certificates, and DNS records - Hetzner Status feed with live incidents and maintenance - Switch between multiple projects instantly - Face ID and Touch ID authentication - Full dark mode and light mode support PREMIUM Everything above, plus full read and write control: Monitoring and Alerts - Push notifications for server status changes - CPU, disk, and network threshold alerts - Batch monitoring for all servers in a project - Stock alerts for sold out server types - Bucket and Storage Box monitoring: alerts when one stops answering, recovers, or is deleted - Push alerts for Hetzner status incidents, maintenance, and updates Servers - Create, delete, and fully manage cloud servers - One-click Apps: deploy pre-installed software like Coolify, Docker, WordPress, Nextcloud, and GitLab, with built-in instructions for accessing each app after deploy - Cloud-init editor with templates, form builder, and YAML editor - VNC console access directly from your device - Power controls, rescue mode, root password reset - Rebuild, upgrade, downgrade, attach ISOs - Label Inspector for bulk add, update, or remove of Hetzner labels across many servers at once DNS - Full zone management with all 16 record types - Zone file editor with BIND format export and import - SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email security wizards - SOA configuration and zone protection Networking - Private networks with subnets and routes - Load Balancers with services, targets, and health checks - Floating IPs and Primary IPs - Firewalls with granular inbound and outbound rules Storage and Security - Block storage volumes with attach and resize - Server snapshots and automatic backups - Storage Boxes with sub-accounts - Object Storage buckets: create with Object Lock, set visibility, upload files, and manage folders - SSH keys and TLS/SSL certificates - Placement groups and protection settings Cost Optimization - Right-sizing recommendations - Unused resource detection - Full monthly cost breakdown SECURITY FIRST - 100% native SwiftUI, no web views - API keys in the iOS Keychain, protected by biometrics - Push service uses a verified read-only token - No S3 keys or Storage Box passwords leave your iPhone GET STARTED IN 30 SECONDS 1. Generate an API token at console.hetzner.cloud 2. Open HeC and paste your token 3. Your entire project loads instantly Free to monitor. Upgrade to take full control. Terms and conditions: https://apps.borovina.com/hec/terms/terms.html Privacy policy: https://apps.borovina.com/hec/privacy-policy/privacy-policy.html
DevRemote
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a local control center for compatible devices. DevRemote connects directly to phones, tablets, TVs and streaming devices over your local Wi‑Fi network. No account is required. Pair once, reconnect quickly and manage your device without reaching for a USB cable. CONNECT • Discover compatible devices on your local network • Pair with Wireless Debugging using a code or QR code • Connect directly by IP address and port • Keep recent devices ready for fast reconnection REMOTE CONTROL • Navigate with a D-pad or touchpad • Control playback, volume and power • Send text and use Menu, Home and Back controls SCREEN, APPS AND FILES • View and control the device screen in real time • Capture screenshots or recordings when supported • Browse installed apps, install APK files and manage app actions • Browse folders and transfer, rename, move or delete files DEVICE TOOLS • Review system version, hardware, battery, memory and storage • Run Shell commands from a focused terminal • Inspect and filter Logcat output while troubleshooting DevRemote is designed for local, direct control. Device traffic stays on your local network, and you do not need to create an account. Some advanced actions require Pro. COMPATIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS The target device must support and have ADB or Wireless Debugging enabled. Both devices must be on a reachable local network, and you must complete any pairing or debugging authorization on the target device. Code and QR pairing are available only on devices that provide those options. App installation, file management and Shell commands operate on the connected device, not on your iPhone or iPad. Features vary by device, system version and permissions. DevRemote is not a universal remote for all TVs or operating systems. Protected or DRM video may not appear in screen mirroring. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://softfinch.com/devremote/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DevRemote at none against HeC's 2. DevRemote also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. HeC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. DevRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeC ships an update every 4 days, DevRemote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HeC | DevRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dorian Borovina | 文武 马 |
In-app purchases
HeC
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year
DevRemote
No in-app purchases





