# RemoteX vs Caret

The clearest difference is device support: Caret at 5 against RemoteX's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RemoteX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Caret sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteX | Caret |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caret-ssh-server-manager/id6775111587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primoz Cigoj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876002445) | [成杰 于](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697576648) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remotex-server-ops/id6766106493)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoteX Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| RemoteX Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |


### Caret

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caret-ssh-server-manager/id6775111587)

A native server console for developers and sysadmins to connect to Linux boxes via SSH. Manage AI coding agents, monitor server performance, and interact with Docker containers. Features include a full terminal, SFTP file manager, and an optional AI assistant.

**Highlights:** Full SSH terminal with VT/xterm engine, Live server monitoring dashboard (CPU, memory, disk), Docker container management and deployment, SFTP file manager with text file editing, AI coding agent management, Snippets and quick command execution, Secure credential management with Keychain/Keystore

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteX free?

RemoteX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Caret free?

Caret is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RemoteX or Caret have ads?

Neither RemoteX nor Caret shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RemoteX or Caret?

RemoteX ships an update every 4 days, and Caret every 4 days. Most recently, RemoteX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Caret on October 28, 2026.

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