Comparison

Banana Code vs ContainerDesk

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

Head to head
About

Banana Code

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Banana Code is a mobile AI coding agent. Pick a GitHub repo, describe the changes you want in plain English, choose any LLM model, and get a pull request with working code. All from your phone. HOW IT WORKS 1. Connect your GitHub account 2. Select a repository (public or private) 3. Type what you want changed ("Add error handling to the payment module") 4. Pick a model (ANY model!) 5. Watch the agent work in real time 6. Review the PR and merge when ready The agent clones your repo, creates a branch, makes changes across multiple files, and opens a pull request. Sessions run on a dedicated server, so you can close the app and come back later to get your PR. BRING YOUR OWN KEY Unlike tools that lock you into one model at $20+/month, Banana Code lets you use your own API key from OpenRouter, Anthropic, or OpenAI. Sign in with your ChatGPT subscription and use models you already pay for. The app is just $5/month. FEATURES - Any LLM model via OpenRouter (hundreds of options with live pricing) - Real-time streaming so you can watch the agent think and code - Full GitHub integration: clone, branch, commit, push, and PR creation - Attach screenshots to give the agent visual context - Session history with full conversation logs - Supabase integration (beta): run SQL, inspect schemas, write migrations - Dark theme with zero distractions YOUR CODE STAYS YOURS Repos are cloned to a temporary workspace and deleted after each session. API keys are encrypted at rest using device-level secure storage. You can revoke GitHub access or delete your account and all data at any time from Settings. AI-generated code should always be reviewed before merging. Banana Code is a tool for developers, not a replacement for code review. REQUIREMENTS - GitHub account (free) - API key from OpenRouter, Anthropic, or OpenAI (pay-per-use, typically pennies per session) - Internet connection required SUBSCRIPTION - $5/month after a 3-day free trial - Cancel anytime from Settings or your Apple ID subscriptions - Payment charged to Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Privacy Policy: https://bananacode.ai/privacy Terms of Service: https://bananacode.ai/terms

About

ContainerDesk

Manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters remotely from your Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Securely connect via SSH without exposing your Docker daemon or installing agents. Features include real-time stats, logs, interactive terminals, and file browsing.

Highlights
  • Remote Docker and Kubernetes management
  • Secure SSH connection
  • Real-time container stats and logs
  • Interactive terminal access
  • File browser for containers
  • Kubernetes cluster overview
  • Cross-device sync (iCloud Pro)
Features
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ContainerDesk is the native cockpit to manage your Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters remotely, from your Mac, iPad and iPhone. No Docker daemon exposed to the network, no agent to install: ContainerDesk talks to the Docker API and kubectl through a secure SSH connection. Your servers stay closed; you stay in control. DOCKER • All your containers, grouped by Docker Compose project • Real-time stats (CPU, RAM) and streaming logs with search • Start, stop, restart, remove, with confirmation • Interactive terminal and exec inside a container • File browser (download and upload) • Images (pull, remove, prune), volumes and networks • Create containers and deploy a local container to a remote server KUBERNETES • Pods by namespace, deployments, services, ingress • Logs, console and terminal inside a pod • Scale, rollout restart, edit ConfigMaps and Secrets • Guided Deployment creation • Cluster overview: top consumers A REAL TERMINAL A true interactive (PTY) terminal on your hosts and straight inside your containers and pods: autocomplete, colors, history. SECURITY FIRST • Everything goes through SSH, never an open Docker port • Human approval before every destructive action • Host keys verified (TOFU) with an alert on change • Secrets stored in the Keychain, never in the clear • Local audit log • Zero telemetry: your data never leaves your devices FROM MAC TO PHONE One native app on macOS, iPadOS and iOS. Organize servers with favorites and folders; with iCloud (Pro), they sync across your devices. PRO Unlock unlimited servers, Kubernetes, the MCP server (for AI agents), iCloud sync and deployment. One-time purchase, yours for life. Built for developers, sysadmins and homelab enthusiasts who want to manage Docker and Kubernetes cleanly, securely, from anywhere.

Screenshots

Banana Code4 screens
ContainerDesk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Banana Code at 15.1 against ContainerDesk's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Banana Code sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and ContainerDesk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 7 level
Banana Code versus ContainerDesk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBanana CodeContainerDesk
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew JohnstonNetMeSafe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Banana Code

Subscriptions1
  • Banana Code Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

ContainerDesk

One-time1
  • ContainerDesk Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Banana Code free?
Banana Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ContainerDesk free?
ContainerDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Banana Code or ContainerDesk have ads?
Neither Banana Code nor ContainerDesk shows ads.

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