Comparison

Container Manager for Docker vs Shellton

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

Head to head
About

Container Manager for Docker

Remotely manage Docker environments from your phone. Control containers, deploy Compose stacks, view live logs, and access a terminal, all secured with biometrics. Ideal for homelabs, VPS, and enterprise servers.

Highlights
  • Remote Docker management
  • SSH and Engine API support
  • Container lifecycle control
  • Live stats and dashboard
  • Integrated terminal
  • Docker Compose management
  • Biometric security
Features
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Manage Docker on any remote host from your phone — over SSH or the Engine API. Start/stop containers, deploy Compose stacks, tail live logs, and exec into a real terminal, all secured with Face ID. Whether you're running a homelab, a small VPS, or a fleet of enterprise servers, Docker Manager provides a secure, intuitive, and lightning-fast interface to keep your services running smoothly. CORE FEATURES: • Multi-Server Fleet Management: Connect to multiple Docker hosts seamlessly via secure SSH or direct TCP (Docker API). Switch between servers with a single tap. • Complete Container Lifecycle: Start, stop, pause, restart, and delete containers with ease. • Live Stats & Dashboard: Monitor real-time CPU, RAM, and network usage with beautiful, interactive charts. • Integrated Terminal: Exec directly into any running container with a fully functional built-in terminal. Run commands, troubleshoot, and fix issues without opening your laptop. • Docker Compose & Stacks: Full support for managing Docker Compose stacks. View, deploy, and monitor complex multi-container apps. ADVANCED INFRASTRUCTURE: • Images, Volumes & Networks: Complete control over your Docker environment. Prune unused images, manage network configurations, and inspect volumes. • Combined Logs Viewer: Troubleshoot instantly with real-time, combined container logs and Docker event streams. • Reverse Proxy Support: Integrated Proxy Manager dashboard to keep tabs on your web traffic and routing. • Deploy on the Go: Deploy new containers and spin up services directly from your device. MOBILE-FIRST EXPERIENCE: • Home Screen Widgets: Monitor your vital container stats right from your home screen without even opening the app. • Push Notifications: Stay informed with background tasks and alerts when critical containers go offline. • Biometric Security: Keep your server access secure with Face ID / Fingerprint locking and encrypted secure storage for all your credentials. SECURE BY DESIGN: Your security is our priority. Credentials and host keys are stored securely using local encrypted storage. Connect safely using standard SSH keys or passwords—no extra agents or software required on your servers. Perfect for: DevOps Engineers monitoring production environments Homelab enthusiasts managing self-hosted services (Nextcloud, Plex, Home Assistant) Web Developers checking on staging servers Anyone who wants the power of Docker in their pocket!

About

Shellton

Features
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Shellton is a native ACP cockpit and persistent SSH/Mosh terminal for developers who want to run coding agents from iPhone without moving their work into a proprietary cloud relay. RUN CLAUDE AND CODEX ON YOUR HOSTS. Connect to a saved SSH or Mosh host, choose Claude or Codex, and start or resume an agent session in the directory where your code already lives. Shellton launches the official Agent Client Protocol adapter on demand and carries the session over your existing encrypted connection—no Shellton account, relay server, or host daemon. AN AGENT INTERFACE BUILT FOR MOBILE. Follow live transcripts, reasoning, tool activity, and plans without squeezing a desktop terminal onto your phone. Approve or deny tool requests, send the next instruction by keyboard or voice, switch between conversations, and hand control back to tmux when you return to a computer. EVERY DROPPED SESSION IS A BUG. Shellton tries Mosh first on every connection. Mosh survives Wi-Fi handoffs, dead zones, and locked-screen suspends. If the server does not have mosh-server installed, Shellton transparently falls back to SSH. VOICE INPUT, ON-DEVICE. Tap the mic and dictate agent prompts or terminal commands. Supported speech engines run on your device; your audio is never sent to Shellton. KEYBOARD THAT WORKS FOR DEVELOPERS. Use a configurable accessory bar with modifier keys, arrows, and custom escape sequences. Build bars in the app or author them in YAML and import them from Files. Hyper, Meh, Kitty keyboard protocol, and tmux prefix shortcuts are supported. FULL-SCREEN TERMINAL. Use a true-color SwiftTerm terminal with Nerd Font glyphs, themes, snippets, per-host history, SSH key management, host-key verification, Live Activities, and tmux-aware navigation. YOUR DATA STAYS YOUR OWN. Shellton uses privacy-preserving product analytics for feature adoption and connection reliability. Analytics never include hostnames, addresses, usernames, commands, terminal text, credentials, voice audio, transcripts, or raw errors, and can be disabled in Settings. There is no advertising or cross-app tracking. SSH keys live in the iOS Keychain, app data remains local, and accessory-bar configuration can sync through your private iCloud container. KEY FEATURES • Native ACP conversations with Claude and Codex • Live transcripts, plans, tool activity, and permission approvals • Direct operation over your SSH or Mosh hosts; no proprietary relay • Auto Mosh-to-SSH fallback per host • On-device voice input • Customizable accessory bar with YAML import/export • Live Activities for active sessions • Ed25519 and ECDSA SSH key generation and import • Optional Face ID protection for stored credentials • Trust-On-First-Use host-key verification • Anonymous, opt-out product analytics; no tracking or ads CONVERSATION REQUIREMENTS • A saved SSH-accessible host with Node.js 22 or later and npm • Authentication with the selected agent provider when prompted • Shellton resolves the official ACP adapter through npx on demand; users do not install a separate Shellton daemon or generic ACP service TERMINAL REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17.0 or later • An SSH server you can connect to • mosh-server on the remote host for persistent Mosh sessions (optional) SHELLTON PRO An optional auto-renewable subscription unlocks voice input, agent conversations, custom accessory bars, and session-continuity tools. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://datons.github.io/shellton-site/privacy/

Screenshots

Container Manager for Docker4 screens
Shellton4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shellton at none against Container Manager for Docker's 4. 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. Container Manager for Docker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Shellton asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Container Manager for Docker ships an update fortnightly, Shellton every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Container Manager for Docker versus Shellton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContainer Manager for DockerShellton
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB46 MB
Age rating+417+
DeveloperAntonios FrerisJesus Lopez

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Container Manager for Docker

One-time4
  • Tier 1 Supporter$1.99
  • Tier 2 Supporter$3.99
  • Tier 3 Supporter$12.99
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  • Tier 4 Supporter$39.99
None

Shellton

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Container Manager for Docker free?
Container Manager for Docker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shellton free?
Shellton is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Container Manager for Docker or Shellton have ads?
Neither Container Manager for Docker nor Shellton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Container Manager for Docker or Shellton?
Container Manager for Docker ships an update fortnightly, and Shellton every 2 weeks. Most recently, Container Manager for Docker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shellton on September 22, 2026.

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