Coly for Self vs Orka
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Coly for Self
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Coly is a native client for the self-hosted deployment platforms you already run โ Coolify, Dokploy, EasyPanel, Portainer, Temps, and Towbar โ so you can check on a deploy or restart a stuck service without opening a laptop. Add every instance you manage. Switch between teams and providers from one screen, and see the same dashboard whether you're on Coolify or Dokploy. WHAT YOU CAN DO โข See every resource's real status at a glance โ running, deploying, stopped, or in error โข Start, stop, restart, or trigger a fresh deploy, each behind a confirmation step โข Browse projects, servers, and deployment history, and read logs on the spot โข View environment variables, and edit them where the provider allows it โข Get notified in the background when a deploy finishes, fails, or health changes BUILT FOR SELF-HOSTERS Your API credentials are stored only in this device's Keychain. Coly never sends them anywhere but the instance you point it at. Coolify and Dokploy are fully supported for viewing and control. EasyPanel, Portainer, Temps, and Towbar are read-only today. PREMIUM Unlimited connections and background health alerts. Monthly or yearly, cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Orka
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Orka is a native iPhone and iPad client for monitoring and managing self-hosted Coolify installations. Check the health of your infrastructure at a glance, follow deployments, and act when a resource needs attention. Orka connects directly to the trusted HTTPS server you configure, with no relay service or Orka account. MONITOR - See installation, server, and resource health in one overview - Browse projects, environments, applications, databases, and services - Review active and recent deployments, status, details, and logs - Switch between multiple Coolify installations MANAGE - Deploy, rebuild, start, stop, and restart supported resources - Create and configure projects, applications, databases, services, and infrastructure - Manage environment variables, storage, scheduled tasks, tags, and backups - Move supported resources between projects and environments - Use permission-aware controls that explain when a token needs more access PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE - API tokens are stored in the device Keychain - Coolify API traffic travels directly between your device and your server - No analytics, advertising, tracking SDKs, or persisted API response cache - Sensitive and destructive operations use confirmations and device authentication where appropriate EXPLORE FOR FREE - Use the populated local demo without an account, API token, network connection, or subscription - Demo requests and changes stay on the device and reset when Orka is relaunched SUBSCRIPTION Connecting and managing your own Coolify installations requires Orka Annual. New subscribers receive a 7-day free trial, then pay โฌ9.99 per year; pricing may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://orka.didac.dev/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ REQUIREMENTS Orka requires iOS 17 or later, a trusted HTTPS Coolify installation, and a Coolify API token. Available features depend on the permissions granted to that token. Coolify v4 is supported; older versions are best effort. Orka is an independent client built for the official Coolify API. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Coolify or CoolLabs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Orka at every 11 days against Coly for Self's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Coly for Self sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Orka sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Coly for Self ships an update monthly, Orka every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Coly for Self | Orka |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eray Can Topcu | Didac Sabates Duran |
In-app purchases
Coly for Self
- Coly Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Coly Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Orka
- Orka Annual7 Days trial$8.991 Year









