Comparison

Kube Lite vs KubeNode

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

Head to head
About

Kube Lite

Features
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Kube Lite is a full-featured Kubernetes client built for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're on-call, commuting, or away from your desk, you stay in full control of your clusters โ€” no laptop required. CONNECT TO ANY CLUSTER Add clusters manually with a server URL and bearer token, paste a kubeconfig, or import one straight from the Files app. Kube Lite supports both token and client-certificate authentication, and stores every credential securely in your device's Keychain โ€” never on a third-party server. BROWSE ALL YOUR RESOURCES Navigate from cluster โ†’ namespace โ†’ resource kind โ†’ instance through a clean, native interface. Kube Lite uses the Kubernetes API discovery endpoints to enumerate every resource type โ€” including Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) โ€” so every object in your cluster is browsable. VIEW AND EDIT YAML Tap any resource to see its full YAML with syntax highlighting. Switch to edit mode to make changes inline and apply them directly to the cluster. Server-side validation errors are surfaced immediately, so you can fix issues on the spot. STREAM POD LOGS Open a live log stream for any container. Logs scroll in real time with pause and resume support, and the viewer handles disconnects gracefully โ€” you'll always know what your pods are doing. EXEC INTO PODS Launch a shell inside any running container with a full terminal emulator. Keyboard input is multiplexed over a WebSocket using the native Kubernetes exec protocol โ€” exactly the way kubectl exec does it. SECURE BY DESIGN โ€ข Credentials and certificates stored exclusively in the iOS Keychain โ€ข Direct cluster communication โ€” no relay, no cloud backend โ€ข Import and export kubeconfig via the Files app, with full privacy BUILT FOR MODERN iOS Kube Lite is built with SwiftUI and feels at home on iOS. It follows system conventions for navigation, typography, and layout โ€” no chrome, no clutter, just your cluster. AVAILABLE IN YOUR LANGUAGE Kube Lite is fully localized in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Perfect for: โ€ข Platform engineers and SREs who need cluster access on the move โ€ข Developers debugging workloads in staging or production โ€ข Anyone who manages Kubernetes and wants a native iOS companion Connect your cluster and take control โ€” from anywhere. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KubeNode

Features
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KubeNode is a mobile Kubernetes operations companion designed for engineers and SREs who need fast cluster visibility and action from anywhere. With KubeNode, you can connect securely to clusters using kubeconfig import, manage multiple clusters and switch active context quickly, browse core Kubernetes resources by namespace, monitor live pod logs with filtering and auto-scroll, open an interactive pod terminal for in-cluster troubleshooting, run operational actions like scale, restart, and pod delete with confirmation flows, track activity through local audit records, view cluster health insights from a modern dashboard, and use Demo Mode to explore the full experience without a real cluster. KubeNode is built for speed, clarity, and safe operations on mobile.

Screenshots

Kube Lite4 screens
KubeNode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KubeNode at none against Kube Lite's 4. KubeNode also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Kube Lite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. KubeNode asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Kube Lite versus KubeNode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKube LiteKubeNode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size11 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperๆŒฏๆ—ญ ๆŸฏABDULLAH CAGRI TAS

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Kube Lite

Subscriptions4
  • Standard (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Standard (Yearly)$79.991 Year
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  • Pro (Yearly)$169.991 Year
None

KubeNode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kube Lite free?
Kube Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KubeNode free?
KubeNode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kube Lite or KubeNode have ads?
Neither Kube Lite nor KubeNode shows ads.

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