Comparison

Docker Manager vs Dockhand Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Docker Manager

Manage Docker containers, compose stacks, images, volumes, and networks remotely from your phone. Monitor server resources, view logs, and access terminals within containers. Offers optional alerts and security features for peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Container management (start, stop, restart, pause)
  • Compose stack deployment and editing
  • Image, volume, and network management
  • Live resource monitoring and logs
  • In-container terminal and file manager
  • Vulnerability scanning for images
  • Optional alerts and security features
Features
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Control Docker on your own servers from your phone, over plain SSH or the Docker Engine API. Nothing to install on the server: no agent, no web panel. CONTAINERS • Start, stop, restart, pause, rename, set CPU and memory limits • Live CPU, memory, network and disk stats • Logs with a time range, shareable as a text file • Terminal and file manager inside any container COMPOSE STACKS • Deploy, edit and update stacks with one tap • Per-service scale, restart and logs • Edit a stack's .env with an automatic backup IMAGES, VOLUMES & NETWORKS • Pull, inspect and prune with a preview of what will be deleted • Vulnerability scan for any image (uses Trivy or Grype) • Disk usage breakdown, volume backup and restore • Connect and disconnect containers from networks MONITOR & PROTECT • Dashboard for every host, plus a Docker event log • Optional alerts when a container stops or an endpoint goes down • Home-screen widgets • Face ID / Touch ID lock, SSH host-key pinning, credentials kept in secure storage • Security review of privileged containers and exposed ports APPLE WATCH • Every container on every host, on your wrist, with running and stopped filters • Start, stop, restart, pause and resume, with a confirm step first • Container details: image, uptime, restarts, ports, CPU and memory • Your hosts, keys and passwords stay on your iPhone Free to use, with optional supporter purchases. Docker and the Docker logo are trademarks of Docker, Inc. This app is an independent product and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Docker, Inc.

About

Dockhand Mobile

Features
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Dockhand Mobile is a native iPhone and iPad client for managing your self-hosted Dockhand servers on the go. Connect to one or more Dockhand instances, switch between environments from the main header and run the daily container operations you need without opening a laptop. FEATURES • Multiple servers, each isolated with its own URL, API token and selected environment • Optional per-server custom HTTP headers for reverse proxies such as Cloudflare Access or Pangolin • Environment dashboard: container health, CPU, memory, images, volumes, networks, stacks and events • Containers: filter, sort, start, stop, restart, pause and unpause • Logs, including live streaming when available • Stacks: view related containers, edit compose and .env files with validation, redeploy with pull, build and force recreate options • Images: inspect details, tags, labels and usage; pull, tag, delete and prune unused images • Backups: run backups, review history and destinations • Container update visibility REQUIREMENTS You need access to your own Dockhand server and an API token. The app does not include any server or hosting service. Dockhand Mobile is an independent, open-source community client. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or maintained by the official Dockhand project. Docker is a trademark of Docker, Inc.

Screenshots

Docker Manager4 screens
Dockhand Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dockhand Mobile at 5.0 against Docker Manager's 3.0. Dockhand Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Docker Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Docker Manager sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dockhand Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dockhand Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Docker Manager ships an update fortnightly, Dockhand Mobile every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Docker Manager versus Dockhand Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocker ManagerDockhand Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB11 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAntonios FrerisGiovanny Aranda

Customer experience

Docker Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Dockhand Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Docker Manager

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

Dockhand Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Docker Manager free?
Docker Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dockhand Mobile free?
Dockhand Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Docker Manager or Dockhand Mobile?
Dockhand Mobile is rated higher. Docker Manager averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dockhand Mobile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Docker Manager or Dockhand Mobile have ads?
Neither Docker Manager nor Dockhand Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Docker Manager or Dockhand Mobile?
Docker Manager ships an update fortnightly, and Dockhand Mobile every 6 days. Most recently, Docker Manager was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dockhand Mobile on October 31, 2026.

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