Comparison

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud vs Kestrel

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 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

Kestrel

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Take total control of your infrastructure from anywhere. Kestrel is a premium, server management client designed for developers, sysadmins, and power users who demand performance, security, and smart features on the go.. Privacy Policy: Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud4 screens
Kestrel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud at none against Kestrel's 4. CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Kestrel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud ships an update every 2 weeks, Kestrel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud versus Kestrel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudFox for Hetzner CloudKestrel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarsten StrunkMichael Wright

In-app purchases

None

CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Kestrel

Subscriptions3
  • Kestrel Pro$3.991 Month
  • Kestrel Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Kestrel Suite$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kestrel Pro Lifetime$50.00

Questions

Is CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud free?
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kestrel free?
Kestrel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud or Kestrel have ads?
Neither CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud nor Kestrel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud or Kestrel?
CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kestrel fortnightly. Most recently, CloudFox for Hetzner Cloud was updated on October 5, 2026 and Kestrel on October 3, 2026.

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