Koaloud vs Hetznerly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Koaloud
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Koaloud is an AI-assisted cloud server management client for developers and operators. Use Koaloud to manage cloud provider credentials, create and inspect cloud servers, open SSH terminal sessions, configure DNS records, and start server-focused AI chats from a single app. Key features: - AI-assisted SSH operations: describe your goal in plain language, and Koaloud generates and executes the commands for you โ installing software, inspecting logs, checking systemd services, and troubleshooting ports and firewalls. - Multi-cloud server management: create, delete, and query servers across Linode, Vultr, DigitalOcean, Alibaba Cloud ECS, Tencent Cloud CVM, and Huawei Cloud ECS. - DNS management: manage A, CNAME, and TXT records on Cloudflare, GoDaddy, and Alibaba Cloud DNS. - Skill Marketplace: browse and apply reusable server workflows โ one tap to load an Nginx, Docker, PostgreSQL, or WordPress install skill into your chat. - Multiple LLM providers: bring your own API key from OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Kimi, OpenRouter, or MiniMax. A built-in trial lets you start without any key. - Security first: credentials are encrypted locally with AES-256-GCM. SSH private keys go into the system secure storage. A master password gates access and never leaves your device. SSH host fingerprint is verified on first connect. - Cross-platform: macOS, Android, and iOS โ your server workflows stay with you.
Hetznerly
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Hetznerly is the fastest way to run your Hetzner servers โ Cloud, DNS, and Robot โ from one native app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Watch your fleet on a beautiful animated globe. Reboot, snapshot, or scale a server in two taps. SSH directly from your phone, no app-switch. Manage DNS zones. Spin up new instances from any datacenter without leaving the couch. Built native for iOS 26 and macOS 26 with Liquid Glass design, Live Activities, Widgets, Spotlight integration, and full keyboard shortcuts on Mac. Your API tokens are stored in the device Keychain โ Hetznerly has no backend, so they never reach a server of ours. โ Globe Dashboard: see every server and zone on one live map โ Cloud, DNS, Robot โ all your Hetzner products in one place โ Built-in SSH terminal (SwiftTerm) with key authentication โ SFTP browser to upload, download, and manage server files โ Object Storage (S3) browser: configure access keys, browse buckets, upload/download/delete files โ One-tap server actions: reboot, snapshot, rescue mode, scale, delete โ Live Activities while a long-running action is in flight โ Home Screen widget with status of your most-watched servers โ Universal app: iPhone, iPad, Mac โ built for each โ Privacy-first: tokens in the device Keychain, optional Secure Enclave-backed SSH keys, no analytics, no tracking Free to use with your own Hetzner account. No subscription, no analytics, no tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Koaloud at every 5 days against Hetznerly's every 2 months. Koaloud also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Koaloud ships an update every 5 days, Hetznerly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Koaloud | Hetznerly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | youlun zhang | Xiang Bai |
In-app purchases
Koaloud
No in-app purchases
Hetznerly
No in-app purchases









