PokePVE vs Docker Guard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PokePVE
Manage Proxmox VE virtual machines and containers directly from your iOS device. Offers full cluster overview, guest hardware editing, backup and snapshot management, and native VNC/terminal connections with a polished iOS experience.
- Full cluster overview with live metrics
- Complete VM and container management
- Edit guest hardware on the fly
- Backup and snapshot creation/restoration
- Full storage management
- Native VNC client
- Native terminal emulator
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PokePVE is the Proxmox VE client built for people who run real infrastructure. Manage VMs and containers, edit guest hardware, handle backups and snapshots, browse storage, and connect via native VNC or terminal — all with a clean, native iOS experience that feels as complete as the Proxmox WebUI itself. No compromises. No missing features. Just Proxmox, properly. — FEATURES — - Full cluster overview See all your nodes, guests, and storage at a glance. Live CPU, memory, network, and disk metrics, updated in real time. - Complete VM and CT management Start, stop, reboot, clone, migrate, and destroy. Create new guests from scratch or from templates. Everything you'd do in the WebUI — in a few taps. - Edit guest hardware on the fly Adjust CPU cores, memory, disks, network adapters, PCI passthrough, and more. Something most clients simply don't offer. - Backups and snapshots, mastered Create, restore, schedule, and roll back — directly from your phone. - Storage, fully managed Browse ISOs, templates, backups, and volumes across all storage backends. Upload, delete, inspect — no need to switch to a browser. - Native VNC, built in SwiftUI A real VNC client, not a WebKit wrapper. Smooth, responsive, and designed for touch. Works with Linux desktops, Windows guests, and console sessions. - Native terminal emulator A proper terminal for xterm.js sessions and SSH-style workflows — with native iOS keyboard support and gesture controls. - Designed for iOS Pure SwiftUI. Dark mode. Dynamic Type. Haptics. The kind of polish you'd expect from a first-party app. — WHO IT'S FOR — - Sysadmins and DevOps engineers managing production clusters - Homelab enthusiasts running Proxmox at home - Developers spinning up test environments on the go - Anyone who's ever wished the Proxmox WebUI fit in their pocket — NOTES — - Requires a Proxmox VE server (version 7.x or later recommended) - Supports API token and username/password authentication - Works over LAN, VPN (WireGuard, Tailscale), or direct internet - No data collected. No accounts. Your server, your keys, your control. — DISCLAIMER — PokePVE is an independent, third-party client and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. Proxmox® and Proxmox VE® are trademarks of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. — LEGAL — Privacy Policy: https://1248.ink/apps/pokepve/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Docker Guard
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Docker Guard is the fastest way to keep an eye on your Docker hosts from your iPhone or iPad. Docker Guard is a native iPhone and iPad monitoring client for your self-hosted Docker environment. It requires the free, open-source Docker Guard Agent running on your Docker host. Connect to any server running the open-source Docker Guard Agent and get a live, industrial-style dashboard of everything that matters — CPU load, memory usage, and the state of every container, image, volume and network. When something needs a nudge, start, stop or restart containers with a single tap. LIVE DASHBOARD - Circular gauges for aggregated CPU and memory usage across all running containers - Sparkline history so you can spot trends at a glance - Engine version, architecture and host name at the top - Counts for containers, images, volumes and networks, always up to date CONTAINER CONTROL - Full container list with status, image and ports - One-tap start, stop and restart - Filter running vs. stopped - Detail view with environment and mount information IMAGES, VOLUMES, NETWORKS - Browse every image on the host with size and tags - Inspect volumes and their drivers - See each Docker network and its driver PRIVACY AND SECURITY FIRST - Your data never touches our servers. The app talks directly to your own Docker Guard Agent over HTTPS. - TLS certificates are pinned on first use (TOFU). Any change is flagged with a clear warning — you decide whether to trust the new fingerprint. - API key authentication for every request. - All credentials and certificate fingerprints live in the iOS Keychain. - Optional Face ID / Touch ID app lock keeps the app protected even if your device is unlocked. BUILT FOR iOS 26 - Native SwiftUI with the Liquid Glass look and feel - Swift 6 strict concurrency, main-actor by default - iPhone and iPad layouts, portrait and landscape - Light and dark mode - English and German SELF-HOSTED BY DESIGN The Docker Guard Agent is a small, open-source Rust service you run on your own machine as a Docker container. It mounts only the Docker socket, exposes a minimal HTTPS API, and generates its own self-signed certificate on first boot. No cloud relay, no telemetry, no third parties. Full setup instructions and the agent source are available on the Docker Guard website. Docker Guard is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Docker Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Docker Guard at daily against PokePVE's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PokePVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Docker Guard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PokePVE ships an update every 3 weeks, Docker Guard daily. The most recent releases landed on July 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PokePVE | Docker Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 泽彬 谢 | Hans Renz |
In-app purchases
PokePVE
- PokePVE Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- PokePVE Pro Annual Subscription$6.991 Year
- PokePVE Pro Lifetime Access$12.99
Docker Guard
- Control Pack$3.99





