Comparison

Portainer Mobile vs API DNS Manager

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

Head to head
About

Portainer Mobile

Manage Docker environments directly from your mobile device. Monitor container stats, control lifecycles, access logs, and manage images and networks securely. Offers a native, high-performance experience for DevOps engineers and administrators.

Highlights
  • Real-time container monitoring
  • Full container lifecycle management
  • Real-time log streaming
  • Multi-server support
  • Image and network management
  • Secure terminal interface
Features
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Portainer Mobile is the definitive professional tool for managing your Docker environments directly from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built specifically for DevOps engineers, system administrators, and developers, this app brings the full power of the Portainer API to your pocket, ensuring your containers stay healthy and your deployments stay on track—no matter where you are. Trusted by over 1,000 users on other platforms with top-tier feedback, Portainer Mobile offers a native, high-performance experience that makes server management feel effortless. KEY FEATURES Real-Time Monitoring: View live stats for your containers, including CPU usage, memory consumption, and network health. Complete Lifecycle Management: Start, stop, restart, or remove containers with a single tap. Log Access on the Go: Debug issues in seconds with real-time log streaming and a searchable console. Multi-Server Support: Seamlessly switch between multiple Portainer instances or environments. Image & Network Management: Manage your local and remote images and inspect network configurations with ease. Push-to-Action: Quickly execute commands on running containers through a secure terminal interface. BUILT FOR SECURITY We know that server security is your #1 priority. Portainer Mobile uses a direct API connection to your server. Zero Middle-Man: Your credentials and API keys are stored securely on your device’s Keychain. No Data Harvesting: We do not track your server activity or collect your container data. Encrypted Communication: Always connects via HTTPS to ensure your data is shielded. WHY PORTAINER MOBILE? Unlike mobile web browsers that are clunky and hard to navigate, Portainer Mobile provides a Native iOS Experience. Whether you are managing a single Raspberry Pi at home or a complex swarm in the cloud, our interface is designed for speed and clarity. SUPPORT & COMMUNITY We are committed to making this the best Docker management tool on the App Store. Join our growing community of users and help us shape the future of mobile DevOps. Official Website: https://umegs.com Support: info@umegs.com

About

API DNS Manager

Features
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API DNS Manager is a utilities app for operators who manage DNS through their own provider APIs. Sign in with your own API credential and edit zones and records on the go. FEATURES • Connect with your own API credential (stored securely on device) • Browse DNS zones and records • Add, edit, and delete DNS records • Toggle proxied / DNS-only where your provider supports it • Bulk update A/AAAA record IPs across a zone • Email routing helpers where supported by the connected API • Traffic overview (when available from the provider) • Tools for zone setup and cache purge where supported • Global search across zones and records • Favorites and change history • Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock • Multiple API accounts (switch between saved tokens) HOW IT WORKS The app talks directly to the DNS API you configure. Your token does not pass through FastX servers. You control token permissions in your provider dashboard. APP STORE VERSION • No in-app purchases • No external license or activation required • Updates only through the App Store • Free to use after download REQUIREMENTS • A DNS provider account with API access • An API token with permissions for the zones you manage (zone read + DNS edit recommended) API DNS Manager is an independent utility published by FastX. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party DNS or CDN vendor.

Screenshots

Portainer Mobile4 screens
API DNS Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

Portainer Mobile and API DNS Manager are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Portainer Mobile versus API DNS Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortainer MobileAPI DNS Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUMEGSGeorge Gheorghe Dumitru

In-app purchases

None

Portainer Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

API DNS Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Portainer Mobile free?
Portainer Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is API DNS Manager free?
API DNS Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Portainer Mobile or API DNS Manager have ads?
Neither Portainer Mobile nor API DNS Manager shows ads.

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