# Docker Manager vs Caret

The clearest difference is rating: Caret at 5.0 against Docker Manager's 3.0. Caret also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). Docker Manager's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Docker Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Caret holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

Docker Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, Caret every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Docker Manager | Caret |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-manager-ssh-and-compose/id6769207135/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caret-ssh-server-manager/id6775111587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Antonios Freris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895614792) | [成杰 于](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697576648) |

## What reviewers say

### Docker Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docker-manager-ssh-and-compose/id6769207135)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Supporter | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Supporter | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Supporter | $39.99 | one-time |


### 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) | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Docker Manager free?

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

### Is Caret free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Docker Manager or Caret?

Caret is rated higher. Docker Manager averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Caret averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Docker Manager or Caret have ads?

Neither Docker Manager nor Caret shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Docker Manager or Caret?

Docker Manager ships an update every 2 weeks, and Caret every 3 days. Most recently, Docker Manager was updated on October 10, 2026 and Caret on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*