Comparison

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud vs NodeGuard

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

Head to head
About

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud

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CloudFox is your mobile cloud manager for Hetzner Cloud. Manage your servers, firewalls, volumes and DNS zones directly from your iPhone or iPad. Hetzner Cloud • Create, start, stop and manage servers • View server details and performance metrics • Configure firewalls and manage rules • Create, edit, attach and detach volumes • Manage backups and snapshots • Manage DNS zones and records • Manage private networks and routes • Use multiple Hetzner Cloud accounts SSH • Connect directly to your servers • Password and public key authentication • Integrated SSH terminal Files • Connect to Nextcloud, S3, FTP/FTPS/SFTP and WebDAV • Upload, download, rename, move and delete files Additional features • Light and dark mode • App lock with device authentication • Import and export your settings and accounts CloudFox is designed for developers and system administrators who need to manage their infrastructure while on the go.

About

NodeGuard

Instantly monitor your servers and perform emergency actions from your mobile device. This app offers a minimalist interface for sysadmins and developers to check server status, restart services, and parse logs without subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Agentless server monitoring
  • SSH terminal access
  • Docker status dashboard
  • Emergency remote actions (reboot, restart)
  • Real-time log parsing
  • Zero-cloud security
  • Native SwiftUI interface
Features
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When your server goes down, you don't need a clunky desktop IDE on your phone. You need to know the status instantly, and you need to fix it fast. NodeGuard is a minimalist, agentless monitor and emergency remote built specifically for Homelab enthusiasts, sysadmins, and indie developers. No bloated UI, no required accounts, and absolutely NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. THE GEEK EXPERIENCE GLANCE INBOX: A beautifully native, OLED-optimized dashboard. See the health, CPU, and RAM of all your nodes (Docker, Linux VPS, NAS) in one seamless list. SLIDE TO RESCUE: Server acting up? Don't fumble with tiny terminal keyboards on the go. Use our haptic-powered "Slide to Confirm" to trigger an instant reboot, restart a container, or run an emergency script with Native iOS fluidity. LOG PARSER: Read real-time, color-coded, regex-parsed log snippets to diagnose the issue before you even think about opening a full SSH session. ZERO-CLOUD & SECURE: Your API keys, IPs, and credentials never leave your device. NodeGuard uses pure Apple Keychain security. We don't track your servers, period. PRICING: BUY ONCE, OWN FOREVER We hate tech subscriptions as much as you do. • FREE TIER: Manage up to 2 hosts and perform 1 emergency rescue action per day. Perfect for light setups. • PRO LIFETIME (EARLY BIRD): Unlock unlimited hosts, unlimited rescue actions, and prepare for the upcoming macOS native app. Pay once, own it forever. Built with 100% native SwiftUI for the ultimate fluid experience. Keep your homelab green.

Screenshots

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud4 screens
NodeGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud at none against NodeGuard's 1. CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). NodeGuard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NodeGuard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud ships an update every 2 weeks, NodeGuard every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud versus NodeGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudFox for Hetzner CloudNodeGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarsten Strunk倩 罗

In-app purchases

None

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NodeGuard

One-time1
  • NodeGuard Pro — Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud free?
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NodeGuard free?
NodeGuard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud or NodeGuard have ads?
Neither CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud nor NodeGuard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud or NodeGuard?
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and NodeGuard every 2 days. Most recently, CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud was updated on October 24, 2026 and NodeGuard on October 24, 2026.

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